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SECURE LITERACY FOR EVERY CHILD

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Your donations help us provide Black and Latinx children with the high-quality and culturally sustaining literacy instruction they deserve.

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About Us

From Literacy to Liberation

For Black and Latinx children, learning to read is more than skill development—it is an act of liberation. CLI is part of a movement to end colorblind instruction and drive culturally responsive pedagogy practice that centers Black and Latinx children and amplifies reading outcomes.

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Our Impact

Unrivaled Impact

Proven Programs for Empowering Young Minds

We stand out from other organizations providing books and professional development. Our programs are independently evaluated and proven to transform learning outcomes for children, making them powerful readers, writers, and thinkers.

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OUR SERVICES

Empowering Educators

For Lasting Impact in High-Need Communities

CLI helps educators become exemplary instructors who make an impact in helping children achieve reading proficiency at or above grade level.

  • Program Design & Support
  • Instructional Materials & Professional Resources
  • Professional Learning & Coaching
  • Advocacy & Engagement
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TEACHING & COACHING RESOURCES

A Roadmap to Delivering Impactful Instruction

At CLI, we believe in free educator resources. Explore our tools for effective teaching, lesson planning, at-home learning, and coaching support, including resources available in Spanish.

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Early Childhood Foundational Skills Phonetic Awareness Phonics

ALI Learning Pathway

Learn the purpose, preparation, and steps in an ALI Learning Pathway that you would take with teachers using the resource ALI Learning Pathway.

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CFTL

CFTL – Foundational Skills Framework

Our Foundational Skills Framework focuses on aligning goals, materials, tasks, and activities to ensure children engage in the most essential work for their learning. It emphasizes the importance of providing ample practice opportunities in authentic contexts, enabling students to internalize foundational skills effectively.

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Science of Reading

Equity and the Science of Reading

Unlock every child's potential with our latest insights on effective literacy instruction and its impact on Black and Latinx students. This comprehensive body of research equips educators with the strategies needed to enhance reading skills, paving the way for lifelong learning and achievement.

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Individual Child Check-in Template

We provide a template for recording check-in notes with individual children. Teachers can record how the child is doing and what they did to support them.

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CFTL – Small Group Instruction Framework

Our Small Group Instruction Framework emphasizes teacher-led small group instruction, allowing educators to delve deeply into instructional strategies and methods within these focused settings. While the framework centers on these small groups, it is adaptable for various contexts, including reading, writing, strategy groups, and foundational skills. Its versatility supports a wide range of instructional needs across all tiers, from tier 1 to tier 3, ensuring that it can be effectively integrated into diverse literacy block scenarios. This approach empowers teachers to guide and facilitate meaningful learning experiences tailored to their students' needs.

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CFTL

CFTL – Foundational Skills Framework

Our Foundational Skills Framework focuses on aligning goals, materials, tasks, and activities to ensure children engage in the most essential work for their learning. It emphasizes the importance of providing ample practice opportunities in authentic contexts, enabling students to internalize foundational skills effectively.

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Core Service Model

CLI’s Core Service Model

CLI's Core Service Model is more than just a structure; it’s what empowers us to effect meaningful change in the lives of our children and educators. We begin each partnership by engaging in Discovery and Vision Setting & Strategic Planning. Gathering this data on the individual project level allows us to create customized action plans that focus on the most important research-based activities to meet individual partner needs and impact children’s learning.

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Early Childhood Foundational Skills Phonetic Awareness Phonics

ALI Learning Pathway

Learn the purpose, preparation, and steps in an ALI Learning Pathway that you would take with teachers using the resource ALI Learning Pathway.

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CFTL

CFTL – Foundational Skills Framework

Our Foundational Skills Framework focuses on aligning goals, materials, tasks, and activities to ensure children engage in the most essential work for their learning. It emphasizes the importance of providing ample practice opportunities in authentic contexts, enabling students to internalize foundational skills effectively.

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