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Webinar Recap – Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan
On September 24, 2024, CLI hosted an insightful webinar focused on the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan (ICLP). This event provided educators with actionable strategies to elevate literacy instruction across the state, equipping them with tools for fostering equitable, literacy-rich environments.
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.
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.
CFTL – Small Group Instruction – Spanish
Available in Spanish to support bilingual students, our Small Group Instruction Framework focuses on teacher-led small group settings, adaptable across reading, writing, strategy groups, and foundational skills. Covering instructional needs from tier 1 to tier 3, this versatile framework empowers educators to create meaningful, tailored learning experiences within diverse literacy blocks.
CFTL – Shared Text and Read Aloud – Spanish
Available in Spanish to support bilingual students and deepen their connection to the material, our Shared Text and Read Aloud Framework provides rich, descriptive indicators to guide educators in observing and enhancing read-aloud experiences. By using this framework, teachers can foster more intentional and consistent observations and feedback through collaborative discussions with colleagues.
CFTL – Foundational Skills Framework – Spanish
Available in Spanish to support bilingual students in their learning journey and foster deeper connections with the material, our Foundational Skills Framework aligns goals, materials, tasks, and activities to ensure children engage in essential learning experiences. By emphasizing ample practice in authentic contexts, students can internalize foundational skills effectively.
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.
CFTL – Shared Text and Read Aloud Framework
Our Framework provides rich, descriptive indicators that guide educators in observing and enhancing read aloud experiences. By leveraging this framework, teachers can foster more intentional and consistent observations and feedback through collaborative discussions with colleagues.
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.