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• Virtual tour of model classrooms
• Wachovia's Reading First Program
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Children's Literacy Initiative Home page

• Message Time Plus - Videos of actual classroom lessons
• CLI Publications and Literacy Materials

About CLI

• Who We Are
  • Where CLI Programs are at Work
  • Organizational History
  • Who Funds CLI
• Who Leads CLI
  • Board of Directors
  • Advisory Board
  • CLI Staff Bios
  • CLI Staff Directory
• Why Literacy Training is Needed
  • Children's Literacy Initiative Mission Statement
• The Effectiveness of the CLI Program: 3 Studies
  • Summary of Studies Conducted by Dr. Virginia A Walter, UCLA
  • CLI's Effect on Pre-kindergarten Classrooms in Baltimore
  • Print-rich Kindergarten Classrooms Dramatically Enhance Learning
    • View data samples of writing dictation assessment
    • View data samples of writing vocabulary assessment
• Educators' Praise/Awards
• Links to Research
• Directions to CLI and Parking Information

Professional Development

• Teach for America Summer Training Institute
• The CLI Professional Development Program
  • The Components
  • View an Institute Agenda for Pre-K, K, 1, 2
    • Day One
    • Day Two
    • Day Three
  • View an Institute Agenda for Third Grade
    • Day One
    • Day Two
  • Materials that are Offered
  • What Teachers Learn
• Links to Research
• Price List
• Books for Reading Aloud
  • Book List Archive
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• Elements of a Good Read Aloud
• Using Assessments
  • View data samples of writing dictation assessment
  • View data samples of writing vocabulary assessment

Blueprint for Early Literacy®

• About Blueprint
• Content Themes
• Skill Cards
• Photos in the Classroom
• Resources, Books and Materials
• The Teacher's Lounge
• Contact a Sales Representative
  • Blueprint Prices (PDF)

The CLI Model Classroom Program

• About CLI Model Classrooms
• Urban Teacher Preparation Project
• Photo Gallery
• List of CLI Model Classrooms

Message Time Plus®

• About Message Time Plus®
• The Instructional Manual with CD-ROM and DVD
• Videos of Actual Lessons
• Lesson Planning and Samples
• Gallery of Children's Writing

Investing in Literacy

• The Importance of Investing in Literacy
     by Linda Katz, Executive Director, CLI
• Six Comments About the Importance of Early Literacy
• Inquirer Editorial "The Smart Money"
• Wachovia "Reading First"
  • Wachovia and CLI: Partners in Early Literacy Programs
  • Books for Reading Aloud
  • For "Reading First Volunteers"-Tips for a Successful Read Aloud
  • Helping Children with Reading- Resources for Volunteers

For Principals

• The Role of Literacy Leader
• Resources
• A Blueprint for Literacy Leadership

CLI's Newsletter: "News & Views"

• Article 1: The McKinsey Report: How the World’s Best-Performing School Systems Come out on Top
• Article 2: Salute to the Sun: Second Graders Writing Poetry
• The Gallery: Children's Writing on Display
• Past Issues of "News & Views"

For Parents

• Does Reading Aloud to Children Matter?
• Tips for Parents on Reading Aloud
• Books for Reading Aloud

Career Opportunities

Contact Us

• Contact Form
• Career Opportunities
• Donating to CLI

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