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Kids, Books, and Anti-Racism Series: The Quest for Joyful and Equitable Literacy Learning Continues with The Minor Collective!

May 5, 2021 Kass & Cornelius Minor

The Minors have designed a few frameworks and strategies to make the work doable and supportive for all people involved in literacy learning

Literacy Collaborative 2021 Virtual Cohort

April 29, 2021 Center News

The 2021 Literacy Collaborative cohort will be held online through a combination of live, interactive sessions and on-demand learning. Participants apply what they learn and receive job-embedded coaching from Lesley University faculty as part of their coursework.

A Tribute to Robert Slavin

April 27, 2021 Center News

On Saturday we unexpectedly lost a giant in the field of research and literacy education, Bob Slavin. We are heartbroken to lose this esteemed colleague and friend.

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Present Students with Books that Affirm their Identity

April 22, 2021 Center News

In our recent Kids, Books & Anti-Racism workshop with Dr. Sonja-Cherry Paul, she graciously shared a selection of picture books from her bookshelf.

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Amplify the Impact Of Your COVID Relief Funds

April 20, 2021 Latest News & Information

Successful school improvement and accelerated student growth depends on the professional expertise of your team. We actively partner with PreK-8 schools and districts to help them make the most use of their COVID relief funding by creating an effective plan for wise investment of resources. The Center offers a variety of literacy professional development opportunities […]

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Summer 2021: Online Graduate Courses

April 8, 2021 Summer 2021 Online Graduate Courses

Take your career to the next level, whether you are working in a remote setting or socially-distanced classroom!

SUMMER 2021: Professional Development Literacy Educators and School Leaders

March 26, 2021 Center News

Make the most of your summer! Check out these literacy professional development opportunities.

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Learning to Read is Complex: No Reading Program is an Alternative to Teacher Expertise

February 26, 2021 Irene Fountas, Director

As a literacy teacher, your understanding of the composite of competencies that are characteristic of effective reading and writing and how they change over time will set the pathway for your teaching.

Our Top Posts from 2020

January 8, 2021 Center News

Now that 2020 has come to a close, we are reflecting on some of our most read and revisited blog posts from the year.

$3 Million Gift Endows Dr. Gay Su Pinnell Fund for Reading Recovery®

December 18, 2020 Center News

Dr. Gay Su Pinnell generously endowed Lesley University with a $3 million gift to support the Center for Reading Recovery® and Literacy Collaborative within the Graduate School of Education. As a longtime collaborator with our director, Irene Fountas, Pinnell has more than three decades of partnership with Lesley.

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Upcoming Professional Development

Days 1-2: November 12-13, 2025
Day 3: February 5, 2026

Power Up Evidence-Based Reading Intervention with LLI

Join us in New Jersey! Strengthen students’ reading and writing competencies with Leveled Literacy Intervention (Levels A–W: Orange, Green, Blue, Red, Gold, Purple)

$655 Early Bird Discount
$695 Regular Admission
Days 1-2: September 30-October 1, 2025
Days 3-4: October 27-28, 2025

Leading for Literacy: What Every School Leader Needs to Know

In this 4-day institute for school principals and administrators, learn how to support literacy teaching in grades K–6. Learn how to improve student literacy outcomes by developing a coherent vision for literacy and a vibrant school culture that supports teamwork and continuous professional learning.

$1295 (includes professional text)
October 27 - December 17, 2025 (Fall Term II)

Linking Assessment to Teaching: Reading, Writing & Word Study

In this 8-week online course, you’ll develop the skills to systematically observe and analyze students’ reading, writing, and word-solving behaviors.

$2,730 ($875/credit + $35/credit comprehensive fee) - does not include required texts

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