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Welcome to OREGON EARLY LITERACY

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We can and must do better at developing literacy in all children.

-Dr. Nell Duke

Strong readers are developed by teachers implementing strong instructional practices.

Stand for Children Oregon and the Center for Early Literacy and Learning Success supports educators with tools and practices rooted in research because how we teach foundational skills makes all the difference in helping every child learn to read.

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our theory of action

STUDENT LEARNING & CLASSROOM PRACTICES

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LITERACY NECESSITIES

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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

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NETWORK IMPROVEMENT COMMUNITIES

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SITE VISITS & COACHING

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If the Center for Early Literacy and Learning Success (CELLS) provides principals and coaches of Demonstration Network schools with:

  • coaching
  • intentional supports
  • research-informed resources
  • access to Network Improvement Communities
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Then principals will lead the effective implementation of a school-wide literacy program including:

  • instructional coaching for teachers
  • high quality curriculum
  • data driven practices
  • access to extended learning
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As a result, students will demonstrate:

  • accelerated gains in literacy skill development
  • best practices will be systematized
  • schools across the state will have lab sites to learn from
  • amplified literacy learning across the state.

This is coupled with district commitment and alignment to research-based practices.

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the oregon demonstration network

In the 2025-2026 school year, the Oregon Demonstration Network is comprised of 22 leading elementary schools across the state, serving students furthest from opportunity.  The principals and coaches of these schools receive intentional support, professional development, coaching, and are networked to implement effective, research-aligned practices informed by the Early Literacy Success Act in order to achieve accelerated results for K-3 children.

The priority practices of the Oregon Early Literacy Success Act include:

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Schools across our Network use different curriculum, assessments, schedules, and so on. This guidance is intended to provide research-supported implementation of core literacy components and practices, agnostic of curriculum, to ensure all children have access to research-aligned practices every day.

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webinars

HIGH IMPACT SUMMER PROGRAMMING – 2025

Explore the impact of “the summer slide,” learn about research-informed best practices for high impact summer programming, hear from two Oregon districts with a track record of student growth, and reflect on current plans for Summer 2025 programming.

LAUNCHING HIGH-DOSAGE TUTORING

Explore the research around the benefits of High-Dosage Tutoring and learn about research-informed best practices.

HIRING AND SUPPORTING LITERACY COACHES

Explore the research around the benefits of effective Literacy Coaching for teachers and learn about research-informed best practices for Literacy Coaching.

HIGH IMPACT SUMMER PROGRAMMING – 2024

Explore the impact of “the summer slide” and learn about research-informed best practices for high impact summer programming to support literacy success.

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