The Center for Literacy and Learning

OUR MISSION We advance literacy and learning through evidence-based practices in the classroom, home, and community. OUR VISION Everyone is empowered through literacy.

Founded in 1992, The Center for Literacy & Learning is a statewide leader in advancing literacy through evidence-based practices in classrooms, homes, and communities. We empower educators, engage families, and advocate for policies that ensure every child becomes a confident reader.

Our programs include the Literacy Coach Program, Lit Academy, and Science of Reading Learning Academy, offering high-impact training from early childhood through grade 12. We also support early childhood educators through Cornerstones, and lead family engagement efforts like Louisiana Reads! and the Louisiana Statewide Family Engagement Center (LA-SFEC) to bridge learning between school and home.

We host the premier Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® Institute, reaching 3,000+ educators annually, and are planning our second annual Plain Talk About Dyslexia, a summit dedicated to supporting learners with dyslexia.

As one of the driving forces behind Louisiana's literacy growth, we're proud to help lead the change that moved our 4th grade NAEP reading scores from 42nd to 16th in 2024.

Your GiveNOLA Day gift helps us keep pushing forward-for every child, every classroom, and every community.

Testimonials

"The endless support and hands-on coaching I have received has made me a more confident coach and informed literacy leader." -Maggie Bryant, Literacy Coach

"The benefits that we have found with partnering with Louisiana Reads! are the ability to educate and provide literacy resources to our parents in the efforts to bridge the literacy gaps. With all our family engagement efforts we have seen a tremendous amount of improvement in our literacy data." -Nicole Jones, Principal

"There are so many things we do not know about dyslexia, so having advocates speak out about the importance of identification and prevention was powerful." -Plain Talk About Dyslexia attendee