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  • VIEW INFORMATION about National technical assistance for State literacy plans.
  • VIEW VIDEO on supporting literacy through CLSD funding.
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Welcome to the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) National Literacy Center website. CLSD supports pre-literacy skills, reading, and writing for students from birth through grade 12, including students in poverty, English learners, and students with disabilities.

The CLSD National Literacy Center website offers information and resources to support states in planning, implementing, and evaluating literacy programs. Browse our site to discover best practices and innovative approaches. Our resources include evidence-based practices, tools and recommendations for practice, news about professional learning events, and other information useful for your work.

State Literacy Plan Support Overview

The CLSD National Literacy Center has expanded its support to include assistance in refining or creating State literacy plans. Watch the video to learn more.

STATE LITERACY PLAN TOOLS

These resources are designed to guide SEAs through the State literacy plan development or revision process.

RESOURCES

The CLSD resource library provides evidence-based resources to help develop, implement, and evaluate literacy programs and strategies.

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING MODULES

These resources and tools are designed to provide SEA and local educational agency (LEA) representatives with relevant and engaging information about literacy and grant implementation topics.