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.

Ready to reimagine writing in your classroom? Join us for two inspiring days of discovering mentor texts, nurturing stud...
06/18/2026

Ready to reimagine writing in your classroom? Join us for two inspiring days of discovering mentor texts, nurturing student voice, and making writing meaningful for every learner.

Click the link to join us July 1-2! https://bit.ly/SU26-Wondrous-Words

đź“ŁNew Blog Post: Notebooks are more than places to record learning; they help students capture questions, observations, d...
06/12/2026

đź“ŁNew Blog Post: Notebooks are more than places to record learning; they help students capture questions, observations, discoveries, and evolving ideas. Read how Heather Rodman explores the power of notebooks to nurture curiosity in the classroom. https://bit.ly/4vOD8pC

Lead with clarity. Coach with purpose. Build strong partnerships, navigate challenges, and gain practical tools to suppo...
06/11/2026

Lead with clarity. Coach with purpose.

Build strong partnerships, navigate challenges, and gain practical tools to support every teacher—and every learner.

Register today! https://bit.ly/SU26-EIC

What if writing became the most joyful part of your students’ day? In this hands-on workshop inspired by Wondrous Words...
06/09/2026

What if writing became the most joyful part of your students’ day? In this hands-on workshop inspired by Wondrous Words, you’ll learn how to use mentor texts to ignite passion, purpose, and powerful craft moves in every student writer.

Register today: https://bit.ly/SU26-Wondrous-Words

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

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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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