Emerging Learners Literacy Foundation

08/29/2026

Dolly Parton’s commitment to placing books in the hands and homes of young children helped inspire my literacy journey and the work of the Emerging Learners Literacy Foundation.
My own children benefited from the Imagination Library, and I later used the books in my literacy courses at LeMoyne-Owen College and the University of Memphis.
Today, ELLF continues that inspiration by expanding access to literacy kits, books, parent workshops, and meaningful family-learning experiences. We are helping parents gain the resources, strategies, and confidence they need to support literacy development at home.
Dolly planted a seed, and ELLF is helping it grow—one literacy kit, one parent workshop, and one emerging learner at a time.

08/27/2026

Every child deserves the opportunity to become a confident, successful reader!

At the NLI Center for Dyslexia & Literacy, we provide personalized, research-based literacy support for children with dyslexia, reading difficulties, and other literacy needs. Through engaging books, hands-on learning, and structured literacy instruction, we help children strengthen their skills and rediscover the joy of reading.

Enrollment is now open! Learn more about our literacy assessments, tutoring, and intervention services:

🌐 https://www.thenationalliteracyinstitute.com/the-nli-center-for-dyslexia-literacy

08/24/2026

🍽️📚 Join us for a special **Chat & Chew about Dyslexia and Literacy!**

Families are invited to enjoy dinner with us while learning more about dyslexia, literacy development, and ways to support children who experience reading challenges.

📅 **Thursday, August 27, 2026**
⏰ **6:00–7:30 p.m.**
📍 **NLI Center for Dyslexia & Literacy**
7539 South Fwy., Suite 7539
Houston, TX 77021

✅ Dinner provided
✅ Free resources for families
✅ Helpful information and conversation
✅ Opportunities to ask questions and connect

This event is free, but families must RSVP.

📧 **Amber Alvarado:** [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
📞 **(866) 921-5849**

Come learn, connect, and dine with us! Please share this invitation with a family who may benefit.

08/23/2026

The NLI Center for Dyslexia & Literacy is now enrolling students for individualized literacy support. We provide research-based instruction designed to address each child’s specific strengths and literacy needs—including support for children with dyslexia and persistent reading difficulties.

Your child is capable. Let us help develop a personalized plan for progress and renewed confidence.

Schedule a parent consultation today:

🌐 https://www.thenationalliteracyinstitute.com/the-nli-center-for-dyslexia-literacy
📧 [email protected]
📞 (866) 921-5849

Please share this post with a family who may need literacy support!

NLI Center for Dyslexia and Literacy in Houston provides evidence-based dyslexia intervention, literacy tutoring, reading support, and personalized programs for K–12 students and families.

06/28/2026

Calling All Literacy Partners!

Emerging Learners Literacy Foundation and the National Literacy Institute are looking for community literacy partners to host a table at our Read for the Record Literacy Fall Festival! No vendor fee!

This free family event will bring children, families, schools, community organizations, authors, tutors, early learning programs, and literacy leaders together for a morning of books, hands-on learning, family fun, and community resources.

We are inviting literacy-focused partners to host a table and share resources, activities, information, giveaways, or interactive experiences that support children and families.

Event Details:
Saturday, October 31
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
7539 South Freeway, Suite 7539
Houston, TX 77021

Partner tables are a great opportunity to:
Share literacy resources
Engage families and children
Promote your organization
Support community reading
Connect with families in the Houston community

Interested in hosting a table?
email [email protected]

Let’s come together to help families fall into reading!

06/03/2026

Great day with Fort Bend ISD Ridgemont Early Center .

05/30/2026

Zero to Six: Leading Early Literacy Through the Science of Reading

At the Zero to Six Science of Reading Early Childhood Leadership Institute, we will focus on three powerful topics every early childhood leader needs to understand and be able to support across classrooms:

1. Science of Reading for PreK–K

The foundation for reading success begins long before children enter first grade. Leaders will explore how oral language, phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, vocabulary, print concepts, and comprehension work together to build strong early readers. This session will help leaders understand what evidence-aligned literacy instruction should look like in PreK and Kindergarten classrooms.

2. Structured Literacy Through Play

Structured literacy does not have to be boring or disconnected from early childhood practice. We will discuss how explicit, systematic instruction can be delivered through hands-on, playful, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Leaders will learn how to support teachers in making literacy instruction intentional, engaging, and aligned to how young children learn best.

3. Early Dyslexia Indicators

Early childhood leaders play a critical role in noticing when young learners may need additional support. We will examine early indicators of dyslexia and reading difficulty, including challenges with phonological awareness, sound-symbol connections, rapid naming, letter-sound knowledge, and language development. The goal is not to label children early, but to recognize needs early and respond with the right support.

Zero to Six is designed for leaders who are ready to move beyond awareness and build literacy systems that work.

Register today:
www.thenationalliteracyinstitute.com

05/30/2026

Early Childhood Leaders: It’s Time to Lead Literacy Differently Through the Science of Reading

The early years are not a waiting period for reading instruction. They are the foundation for future reading success.

Today’s early childhood leaders must understand how the Science of Reading connects to oral language, phonological awareness, vocabulary, print concepts, alphabet knowledge, comprehension, and structured literacy practices.

The Zero to Six Science of Reading Early Childhood Leadership Institute is designed for leaders who are ready to move beyond random literacy activities and build sustainable, evidence-aligned literacy systems for young children.

This is leadership work.
This is Science of Reading work.
This is how we change literacy outcomes from the very beginning.

Register today:
www.thenationalliteracyinstitute.com

05/29/2026