This newsletter, published five times a year, features articles on issues of concern to adult, family, and youth literacy practitioners, as well as recommended resources, announcements, and teaching strategies. This issue contains: (1) Using a License to Drive Improvement: Professional Development in Massachusetts (Jon Steinberg); (2) Building Signature Practices (Barbara Sparks); and (3) Instructional Approaches and Their Implications for Staff Development (Leslee Oppenheim).