Students with CLI-trained teachers received the equivalent of two additional months of literacy instruction. PHILADELPHIA, PA (Aug. 26, 2015) – Teachers play a vital role in ensuring children can read by the end of third grade, but many fail to receive the training and ongoing support necessary to do so. A new study from the American Institutes for Research …
Welcome to the New CLI.org
This is an exciting time at CLI, today we are launching our new website! The new site is closely aligned with CLI’s strategic vision for growth and expansion over the next few years and shows off our brand new logo. The new CLI.org gives visitors an easy way to learn about our services, methods and impact and offers us a great way …
CLI Launches New Visual Identity & Website
August 17, 2015 Children’s Literacy Initiative (CLI) today announced the official launch of its new visual identity and website. CLI is a non-profit organization focused on ensuring low-income students can read and write on grade level by the end of third grade. At the heart of CLI’s new visual identity is a logo that imparts the importance of literacy and …
In Praise of Pre-K
The first few years of a child’s life are critical; a child’s brain grows to 90% of its adult size by age five, and from 3 to 4 years of age, children show rapid growth in literacy. Preschool has been shown to give children a head start in their development; children in preschool have vocabulary scores that are 31% higher than children who do not attend.
Top 5 Ways to Inspire Young Writers
Children write for the same reasons that they listen to stories or read books: to be entertained, to share experiences and ideas, and to try something new. If your child is a reluctant writer, however, it can be hard to know where to start. The good news is that all children have creative imaginations and often just need a little encouragement to put their many ideas down on paper. Use some of the ideas below to make writing a part of your daily routine, and to inspire your child to love writing!
Two Activities That Can Transform Your Vocabulary Instruction
Gone are the days of having students locate and copy the dictionary definitions from long lists of assigned vocabulary words. To foster a love for learning and acquiring new words, instruction must be authentic, engaging, and relevant to students’ lives (Beck & McKeown, 2013).
What is Data Driven Instruction?
“Data driven instruction…” is something we have been hearing for a long time. But what does that really mean in the everyday life of a teacher and his/her classroom? In this age of testing, it is often difficult to keep the notion of using data to make decisions about what is being taught.
Interactive Techniques for Guided Reading Instruction
Tired of the same old routines for small group guided reading instruction? Look no further! Let’s explore a hands-on activity to motivate and engage your young readers. We all recognize that guided reading provides teachers with an opportunity for showing children how to read and for supporting them while they are reading (Fountas & Pinnell, 1996).
Small Changes Your School Can Make to Improve Family Engagement
As educators, we all know that one of the most important ways that we can help children achieve academic and social success is to form strong and collaborative partnerships with their families. Taking the teacher/parent relationship beyond back to school nights and report card conferences can help build strong home-school connections for kids. Having a strong home-school connection leads children to see learning in a more positive light, which prompts them to work harder and actually enjoy school more.
Supporting Emergent Readers Using Sound Boxes
Phonological awareness is a broad umbrella term for many oral language skills, all of which are essential to the growth of young children’s reading skills. In fact, at least 80 percent of all struggling readers are estimated to demonstrate a weakness in phonological awareness.