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.

Looking to strengthen small group intervention instruction in grades K–8? LLI is a powerful tool—and we’ll help you use ...
09/08/2026

Looking to strengthen small group intervention instruction in grades K–8?

LLI is a powerful tool—and we’ll help you use it well. Explore lessons that build foundational skills, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing. Learn how to support readers with responsive, targeted teaching.

Register today and join us in October!
Grades K-2: t.ly/PMWLs
Grades 3-8: t.ly/bpTtT

09/01/2026

You support teachers. But who supports you? Literacy coaching is rewarding, challenging work—and no coach should have to do it on their own.

We’re excited to introduce our new Literacy Coaching Network, launching today! Watch this quick message from Cindy Downend, our Center Director, to learn more and click the link to join us today! https://bit.ly/LCN-Member-Registration

Your educators deserve professional learning that is relevant to their work, responsive to your school’s needs, and grou...
08/27/2026

Your educators deserve professional learning that is relevant to their work, responsive to your school’s needs, and grounded in evidence.

Our team partners with schools to design customized learning—from workshops and learning series to classroom-based coaching, consultation, and literacy planning.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/Customized-PD

Words open doors to knowledge. Explore purposeful approaches to vocabulary instruction that help students make connectio...
08/20/2026

Words open doors to knowledge. Explore purposeful approaches to vocabulary instruction that help students make connections, communicate ideas, and learn across subjects. Join our 1-day workshop on October 27th to learn more!

Register: https://cvent.me/DAE7RA

Registration is now open for the Literacy Coaching Network: Learn, Connect, Grow.Sign up today and join this NEW profess...
08/06/2026

Registration is now open for the Literacy Coaching Network: Learn, Connect, Grow.

Sign up today and join this NEW professional learning community designed for literacy coaches, reading specialists, and teacher leaders featuring exclusive webinars, personalized coaching support, practical tools, a members-only literacy resource library, book clubs, and meaningful connection.

Click the link to register today. Access begins September 1st: https://bit.ly/LCN-Member-Registration

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1815 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
02140

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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