Literacy

Early Language and Literacy

The UF Lastinger Center for Learning’s Early Language and Literacy program improves the implementation of research-based early language and literacy instruction so that children benefit from increased quality and quantity of language interaction at school and at home.

Program Overview

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The Early Language and Literacy program is a customizable professional learning opportunity designed to:

Elevate early language and literacy instruction
Support learners with evidence-based instructional strategies
Improve learning outcomes
Increase quality and quantity of language interaction at school

Benefits

Improve child learning outcomes specific to early language and literacy
Elevate educator knowledge in the science of child development and the science of reading
Increase use of research-based instructional strategies
Enhance quality, quantity & frequency of language interaction at school

Stipend Information

Stipend eligibility and budget are being determined for the 2025-2026 academic year. Information will be shared as it becomes available.

Please visit the Stipends Hub for information about the 2024-25 stipends.

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Interested in bringing Early Language and Literacy to your organization? Contact our Language and Literacy Partnerships Manager to start the conversation.

Eligible Participants

Infant Toddler Educators (Birth to 3 years)
Pre-kindergarten Educators (Year 4 and 5)

Timeline

This program takes place over the course of one semester with face to face sessions once every month.

Format

The Early Language and Literacy program can be implemented in-person or virtually over 10 months, or 12 months* through the summer and includes the following components:

4-Day Institute online or in-person
2 or 3 online early learning courses
4 virtual Early Literacy Communities of Practice
2 or 3 on-site implementation support visits
Evaluation report

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