At Children’s Literacy Initiative, we’re driven by one clear mission: to disrupt early literacy norms and empower every child to become a confident and successful reader.
Through culturally responsive practices and expert guidance, we equip schools and districts to cultivate inclusive, affirming environments where literacy thrives. Our tailored professional development workshops focus on helping educators support every student’s journey, particularly Black and Latinx learners, by fostering equity and joy in the classroom.
Our workshops and coaching sessions are designed to align with your district’s unique goals, grounded in hyper-local data gathering to ensure solutions that resonate with your community. With over 34 years of proven impact, we’ve elevated reading levels and transformed teaching practices in classrooms nationwide.
We’re excited to share this expertise and support your literacy vision.
Whether you’re a seasoned instructional coach, a multilingual educator, or an administrator looking to enhance literacy practices, CLI’s workshops provide actionable insights and personalized coaching that empower educators at every level.
Proven reading and writing techniques you can implement immediately to boost student achievement.
Our experts guide you with hands-on application through modeling, mentorship, and data-informed feedback to ensure what you learn is directly applied in your classroom.
We co-create inclusive learning environments that celebrate the unique perspectives and strengths of each student.
Using your district’s own data, we develop strategies to keep every learner on track for success.
Master effective phonological and phonemic awareness instruction with our comprehensive course. Learn best practices for teaching decoding skills using explicit and systematic phonics methods. Suitable for both core instruction and intervention, this course equips teachers with the tools to enhance students’ literacy skills effectively.
Target Audience
Educators across grade levels (PK-6), including Core Educators, Supplemental Instruction (Tier 2) Educators, Interventionist or Special Educators (Tier 3), Multilingual Educators, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators.
Duration
Three individual 3-hour sessions, best completed within a 3-month period.
Unlock the power of vocabulary and fluency in our comprehensive training course. Gain insights into the continuum of vocabulary learning and effective strategies to develop students’ receptive and expressive vocabularies.
Learn how to prioritize and teach key words while expanding your understanding of fluency instruction and its intersection with instructional practices. Enhance your teaching toolkit and empower your students’ language development journey.
Target Audience
Educators across grade levels (PK-6), including Core Educators, Supplemental Instruction (Tier 2) Educators, Interventionist or Special Educators (Tier 3), Multilingual Educators, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators
Duration
Single 5-hour session
Enhance your literacy instruction with CLI’s Reading, Analyzing, and Discussing Texts training course. Gain insights to support meaningful shared reading experiences, fostering high-level discussions and critical conversations.
This course equips you to facilitate engaging comprehension-focused discussions within your existing curriculum, applicable to both core instruction and intervention settings.
Target Audience
Educators across grade levels (PK-6), including Core Educators, Supplemental Instruction (Tier 2) Educators, Interventionist or Special Educators (Tier 3), Multilingual Educators, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators.
Duration
Single 3-hour session
With a strategic focus on vision alignment, expert support, and impact measurement, CLI ensures continuous progress and improvement. We help districts build capacity in teachers and leaders, creating a ripple effect of positive change that extends far beyond the classroom.
We’ve supported over 33,000 teachers and impacted 730,000 students nationwide this year alone. Now, we’re ready to operationalize our support for your district to achieve its literacy goals. Our work goes beyond traditional professional development; it’s about creating sustainable change that lifts every student and educator.
As one of our partners reflects:
“Our partnership has provided school-based leaders, central office directors and supervisors, as well as teachers, with the collaborative opportunities that are critical to fostering the broad adoption and ownership of the early literacy strategies and practices critical for effective instruction.”
CLI Partner
This moment is a powerful testament to the impact of our collaborative approach, demonstrating how tailored support and persistence can unlock a child’s potential and instill a lifelong love of reading.
Ready to Get Started?Take the next step toward transforming literacy instruction in your district. Schedule a brief consultation to explore how CLI can tailor our services to meet your needs and align with your literacy vision. Connect with us today to learn how CLI can help transform literacy education in your district or schedule a consultation to discover how CLI can support your school’s literacy goals.  Join Our Community of Educational Leaders. Submit your contact information to join our mailing list for valuable insights and resources. |
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