Early Childhood Oregon

Empowering Early Literacy Across Oregon 

Approved for All Components of the Early Literacy Success Grant

Children’s Literacy Initiative (CLI) is proud to partner with Oregon school districts to improve early literacy outcomes. As an Early Literacy Provider approved by the Oregon Department of Education for all ELSSDG components, CLI offers a full suite of services to help districts achieve transformative results.

Our Services

The services we provide demonstrate early literacy best practices for educators to implement in their schools and classrooms. Using literacy programs, professional learning, and resources, we create the next generation of readers, writers, and critical thinkers.

 

1

Professional Development

Interactive, research-based training tailored to your educators’ needs.

Example Training

Culturally Sustaining Read-Alouds

(Aligned with Oregon’s Early Literacy Framework emphasis on culturally responsive materials and practices, this training helps educators use diverse texts to foster inclusivity and critical thinking in their classrooms.)

Goals:

Equip teachers to foster inclusivity and critical thinking through diverse texts.

Format:

Hybrid sessions, aligned with Oregon’s ELA standards.

Outcome:

Teachers implement strategies that improve student engagement and comprehension.

Complimentary Resource(s):

CFTL Coaching and Shared Text Read Aloud Overview, Professional Development Menu

 

2

Coaching

Personalized, job-embedded support to enhance instructional practices and leadership.

Example Training

Job-Embedded Teacher Coaching

(Aligned with Oregon’s Early Literacy Framework focus on educator knowledge and explicit instruction practices, this coaching provides tailored feedback to enhance classroom effectiveness.)

Objective:

Provide in-classroom feedback to strengthen small group instruction.

Outcome:

Improved teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.

Outcome:

Teachers implement strategies that improve student engagement and comprehension.

Leadership Coaching

Build systems for instructional quality monitoring and literacy program success.

3

Dual Language Professional Development

Training tailored to support multilingual learners.

Example Training

Multilingual Learner Success Workshops

Focus:

Strategies for integrating translanguaging practices and culturally affirming pedagogy.

Outcome:

Educators foster thriving dual-language learning environments.

Complimentary Resource(s):

Vision

4

Dual Language Coaching

Focused support for educators and leaders in dual-language settings.

Example Training

Equity in Dual-Language Instruction

Objective:

Help teachers address systemic barriers and create inclusive classrooms.

Outcome:

Equitable access to literacy for multilingual learners.

Training Formats

We offer flexible formats to meet your district’s needs:

  • In-Person
  • Hybrid (In-Person and Online)
  • Online (Asynchronous)
  • Online (Synchronous)

Take the Next Step

Let’s partner to build a sustainable foundation for literacy success. Schedule a consultation today to discuss your district’s needs and begin planning for the July 2025 implementation of ELSSDG services.

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