April 22, 2014 As part of Children’s Literacy Initiative’s i3 Project, CLI partnered with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) in 2010 for a 3-year evaluation of the impact of the CLI Model Classroom Program. The third year of the data collection will wrap up at the conclusion of this school year, and positive interim results have already been demonstrated …
Children’s Literacy Initiative Names New Board Chair, Launches National Executive Director Search
Children’s Literacy Initiative (CLI) announces the election of Christine S. Beck as chair of its board. The organization has also launched a national search to identify a new executive director to succeed Kelly Hunter, Ed.D, who has accepted a position as Director of Early Development and Learning Resources for the State of Delaware.
Early Literacy Campaign Gains Momentum in Philadelphia
CLI is proud to note that the Philadelphia Early Literacy Campaign continues to grow and impact the schools and children that need us most.
In Philadelphia during the 2013-14 school year, CLI is working with 56 schools and over 400 teachers. These teachers will collectively attend 155 Professional Development Events, including workshops and seminars, and will receive over 6,300 coaching hours from CLI Professional Developer coaches.
CLI will send more than 26,000 books to over 10,000 students in the Philadelphia region.
Ways to Give
Through the United Way Donor Choice Campaign, the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program, our website, and many other avenues, our generous supporters have options in contributing to CLI’s mission.
A Low Cost Solution to Summer Reading Loss for Disadvantaged Students
A Low Cost Solution to Summer Reading Loss for Disadvantaged Students:
Engaging Families, Changing Literacy Practices
When Roberto rushed into school to pick his daughters up from the after school program, he wasn’t aware that his idea of his own role as a parent was about to change. When he walked into the gymnasium, he spotted his daughter sitting in a cluster of children who were being read to by an adult. As soon as she saw him, his 8 year-old daughter ran to him, hugged him and pointed to the woman behind the Family Literacy Night registration desk, saying, “Ask that lady if you can go upstairs with the grown-ups.
CLI News!
Do you want to know what has been going on at CLI throughout the month of March? Make sure you check out all of the happenings at CLI by viewing our most recent news.
Spring Forward
As we near the end of the school year it is impossible to ignore the strides that our students have made throughout the year. Read about how students like to celebrate this season! How do you celebrate spring with your students?!?