We work with teachers to ensure
all children have the power of literacy.
CHANGE STARTS WITH US
Fighting Social Injustice
The continued senseless violence perpetrated in communities of color must stop. It starts with all of us. Our organization is committed to doing our part in facilitating productive conversations about social injustice and racial equity.
Distance Resources
Teachers, Coaches & Families
We've created new resources to help teachers, coaches, and families continue
to provide the early literacy instruction our children need at home.
COVID-19 Response
A Letter from Our CEO
The world has changed, but our mission remains the same.

Our 2019-20 School Year

Transforming Literacy Instruction

30 Years of Experience

Sustained Impact

Proven Impact
The American Institutes of Research report on a randomized control trial evaluation of CLI’s i3 Validation project found statistically significant results for our impact on teacher practice and student learning. Our approach and results are now part of the What Works Clearinghouse.

Validated Approach

Powerful Partnerships
Pivoting its 30+ years’ experience while facing the COVID-19 pandemic, CLI provided teacher coaching and training to support schools and early literacy instruction in the virtual world. Shifting from an in-person model, CLI met the unique needs of educators and students as they transitioned to distance learning.

Expanded Reach
ANNUAL REPORT
Learning Transformed
Our 2020 Annual Report is here!
Click here to see our impact, how we help both teachers and children, and how your donations make that possible in the communities we serve.
COMING SOON

A NEW comprehensive Pre-K curriculum from Children's Literacy Initiative.
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