Lesley University Center for Literacy Teaching & Instructional Leadership

Lesley University Center for Literacy Teaching & Instructional Leadership We are a Center at Lesley University, providing literacy professional learning for PreK-8 educators.

We are a PreK-grade 8 professional development center for teachers and administrators directed by Irene Fountas, literacy expert & author. We offer both short and long-term professional development offerings to meet the needs of schools and educators. We offering training in Literacy Collaborative, Reading Recovery, School Leadership, Coaching, Leveled Literacy Intervention, and other literacy topics. We also offer on-site professional development to schools and districts.

Turn favorite books into powerful opportunities for language growth. Explore how repeated read-alouds can deepen vocabul...
06/04/2026

Turn favorite books into powerful opportunities for language growth. Explore how repeated read-alouds can deepen vocabulary, strengthen expressive language, and empower children to think critically, engage in rich discussions, and tell their own stories with confidence.

Click the link to register today! https://bit.ly/SU26-Dialogic-Reading

Take your word study practice to the next level by making your teaching more intentional, responsive, and effective. Joi...
05/28/2026

Take your word study practice to the next level by making your teaching more intentional, responsive, and effective. Join our 5-day institute starting July 20th.

Register today: https://bit.ly/SU26-Word-Study

🎉Coming September 1, 2026: Literacy Coaching Network: Learn, Connect, Grow is a NEW professional learning community desi...
05/26/2026

🎉Coming September 1, 2026: Literacy Coaching Network: Learn, Connect, Grow is a NEW professional learning community designed for literacy coaches, reading specialists, and teacher leaders featuring exclusive webinars, on-demand coaching support, practical tools, a members-only literacy resource library, book clubs, and meaningful connection.

Join the waitlist today! https://bit.ly/LCN-Waitlist

Build a classroom where readers thrive. Learn practical strategies to support individual reading development while creat...
05/21/2026

Build a classroom where readers thrive. Learn practical strategies to support individual reading development while creating a strong community of learners in grades K–8.

Registration is open for our 8-week, online course. Enroll today! https://bit.ly/SU2-Grad-Effective-Reading-Instruction

📣 New Blog Post: Summer is the perfect time to slow down, recharge, and dive into a great book that refreshes your profe...
05/20/2026

📣 New Blog Post: Summer is the perfect time to slow down, recharge, and dive into a great book that refreshes your professional knowledge. Cindy shares a thoughtful collection of new texts for literacy educators — all inspiration for your summer poolside PD.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4dWkllS

Every conversation matters. Learn how to make your coaching interactions constructive, collegial, and impactful in our 4...
05/19/2026

Every conversation matters. Learn how to make your coaching interactions constructive, collegial, and impactful in our 4-day Effective Instructional Coach institute.

Walk away with ready-to-use coaching tools, practical strategies, and renewed momentum for the year ahead. Register today! https://bit.ly/SU26-EIC

Every child deserves strong literacy instruction—and every school leader deserves the tools to make it happen.Our 4-day ...
05/14/2026

Every child deserves strong literacy instruction—and every school leader deserves the tools to make it happen.

Our 4-day institute equips principals, coaches, and school leaders with evidence-based strategies to support K–6 literacy teaching while building a culture of collaboration, coherence, and continuous learning.

Click the link to register today: https://bit.ly/SU26-LFL

Robust comprehension is about synthesizing ideas, making inferences, and critiquing meaning—not just recalling facts. Le...
05/12/2026

Robust comprehension is about synthesizing ideas, making inferences, and critiquing meaning—not just recalling facts. Let’s teach readers to think deeply.

Join our Summer Literacy Institute starting July 13th, register today! https://bit.ly/SU26-SLI

🎉 Giveaway Winner Announcement! 🎉Thank you to all the incredible educators who entered our Teacher Appreciation Week giv...
05/08/2026

🎉 Giveaway Winner Announcement! 🎉

Thank you to all the incredible educators who entered our Teacher Appreciation Week giveaway.

Congratulations, Melanie H! We can’t wait for you to join us for this learning experience.

To everyone who participated—thank you again! We’re so grateful to be part of your literacy journey.

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Cambridge, MA
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