The Center for Literacy & Learning

The Center for Literacy & Learning Founded in 1992 as the Center for Development and Learning.
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The Center for Literacy & Learning is a Louisiana-based national nonprofit organization that advances literacy and learning through evidence-based practices in the classroom, home, and community.

Building Strong Readers Starts Early 💙What does effective early literacy instruction look like in an early childhood cla...
06/04/2026

Building Strong Readers Starts Early 💙

What does effective early literacy instruction look like in an early childhood classroom?

Over the next several weeks, we'll be sharing our Early Childhood Literacy Checklist, a series highlighting nine essential components that help build strong literacy foundations for young learners.

From print-rich environments and phonological awareness to family engagement and emergent writing, each component plays an important role in supporting literacy success.

Follow along as we explore practical strategies that help children become confident readers, writers, and communicators.

📋 Part of our series.

Based on research from NELP (2008), NRP (2000), Neuman & Roskos (2020), Lonigan (2015), and Cabell et al. (2019). Love this resource? Contact Jennifer McLain at [email protected] to learn more.

What an incredible week at Teacher Leader Summit 2026! 💙Thank you to everyone who visited Booth 120, attended our presen...
06/02/2026

What an incredible week at Teacher Leader Summit 2026! 💙

Thank you to everyone who visited Booth 120, attended our presentations, played Plinko, and connected with The Center for Literacy & Learning team.

We were honored to share literacy strategies, resources, and professional learning opportunities with educators from across Louisiana.

🎉 Congratulations to Ashton O'Bear of Ascension Parish Schools, winner of our Plinko giveaway and a complimentary registration to Plain Talk About Literacy & Learning® 2027!

Thank you for all you do to support students, families, and communities across our state. 📚✨

Happy Sine Die! As the 2026 Louisiana legislative session comes to a close, The Center for Literacy & Learning is proud...
06/01/2026

Happy Sine Die! As the 2026 Louisiana legislative session comes to a close, The Center for Literacy & Learning is proud to have supported legislation that advances proven literacy strategies and strengthens outcomes for Louisiana students.

This session, we were especially proud to support HB 992, HB 1146, HB 316, and HB 271, bills that help expand evidence-based practices, strengthen educational opportunities, and keep literacy at the forefront of student success.

Thank you to the legislators, educators, advocates, and partners who continue working to ensure every child has the opportunity to become a strong reader. The work continues, and we are grateful to be part of it.

As National Get Caught Reading Month comes to a close, the importance of literacy doesn’t end here. 📚💙Reading opens door...
06/01/2026

As National Get Caught Reading Month comes to a close, the importance of literacy doesn’t end here. 📚💙

Reading opens doors, builds confidence, strengthens communities, and creates opportunity for lifelong learning.

So keep grabbing a book, reading with your family, and making literacy part of everyday life—because every page matters.

Students with strong phonics foundations are significantly more likely to become proficient readers.Research shows that ...
05/29/2026

Students with strong phonics foundations are significantly more likely to become proficient readers.

Research shows that explicit, systematic phonics instruction in the early grades can improve reading outcomes, especially for students at risk of reading difficulties. Science of Reading–aligned instruction continues to highlight phonics as a key component of literacy success.

At The Center for Literacy & Learning, we’re proud to support evidence-based instruction and educator training that helps strengthen literacy outcomes for students across Louisiana. 💙

05/28/2026

As National Get Caught Reading Month comes to a close, we’re looking back on an incredible Literacy Day at the Capitol earlier this month.

From students and educators to lawmakers and advocates, the day was a powerful reminder that Louisiana is united in moving literacy forward. We’re grateful to everyone helping build a stronger future for readers across our state.

We’re proud to see Sabrina Marsh, Director of the Statewide Family Engagement Center at The Center for Literacy & Learni...
05/28/2026

We’re proud to see Sabrina Marsh, Director of the Statewide Family Engagement Center at The Center for Literacy & Learning, featured in NOLA.com discussing the impact of dual language immersion and the importance of building strong language and literacy skills for all learners. 🌎📚

Programs that support bilingualism and biliteracy help students strengthen communication, academic achievement, and cross-cultural understanding — creating meaningful opportunities for future success. 💙

Read more: https://www.nola.com/news/education/dual-language-immersion-program-creates-bilingual-students/article_b0e63848-5819-44f1-833a-97fd3f4a58ab.html

Strong literacy foundations start early. 💙Caldwell Parish educators recently completed their final session of Growing Re...
05/27/2026

Strong literacy foundations start early. 💙

Caldwell Parish educators recently completed their final session of Growing Reading Brains Early Childhood training focused on building literacy-rich learning environments for young learners.

Through evidence-based practices and intentional early learning supports, educators are helping create strong foundations for lifelong literacy success. 📚

Caldwell Parish School District

We’re at Teacher Leader Summit this week! 💙Stop by Booth 120 to meet The Center for Literacy & Learning team, learn abou...
05/26/2026

We’re at Teacher Leader Summit this week! 💙

Stop by Booth 120 to meet The Center for Literacy & Learning team, learn about our summer & fall professional learning opportunities, and play Plinko for a chance to win a FREE registration to Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning®🎉

Our team is also presenting sessions throughout the week on literacy instruction, family engagement, student success, and early childhood learning.

See you at Booth 120!

Strong literacy instruction doesn’t happen by accident. 📚Lit Academy is a research-aligned professional learning experie...
05/26/2026

Strong literacy instruction doesn’t happen by accident. 📚

Lit Academy is a research-aligned professional learning experience designed to help secondary educators strengthen literacy instruction across content areas and build lasting literacy capacity within schools.

Because literacy supports success in every classroom—not just ELA.

Contact Jennifer at [email protected] to learn more about bringing Lit Academy to your school or district. 💙

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3500 North Causeway Boulevard, Suite 1240
Metairie, LA
70002

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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