Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success

The Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success (Center) was established in 2021 by Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker. Per C.G.S. Section 10-14gg, operating within the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), the Center is responsible for implementing Connecticut’s literacy laws, regulations, and policies. Select a link below to learn more.

Mission

The mission of the Center is to lead statewide change and increase the effectiveness of literacy teaching and learning through advocacy, research, and education so that all Connecticut students are reading at or above grade level independently and proficiently by the end of third grade.

Read the Center's K-3 Literacy Plan

Read Connecticut's K-3 Literacy Strategy

Read the K-3 Literacy Strategy in Spanish

Educators

Explore resources to achieve the goals of CT's K-3 Literacy Strategy

Families and Communities

Read, talk, and play every day: literacy tips and resources

Reading Council

Watch meetings and learn more about the Reading Leadership Implementation Council

Spotlight on Success

Learn what schools say about using evidence-aligned literacy practices

Contact Us

Get in touch with your contacts at the Center

 

New and Noteworthy

Get the latest CSDE literacy news and information

Information about Districts and Charter Schools

View information on waivers, models or programs, legislation, and more.

The Center’s Why, How, and What

• Why: Every Connecticut student has the right to read at or above grade level independently and proficiently by the end of third grade
• How: By leading through change and bridging research to support Connecticut educators, families, policy leaders, and community members in increasing effectiveness of literacy teaching and learning
• What: Build comprehensive local and regional literacy educational systems based on culturally responsive, evidence-based literacy teaching and learning practices, strategies, and structures