The Center for Literacy & Learning

The Center for Literacy & Learning Founded in 1992 as the Center for Development and Learning.

The Center for Literacy & Learning is a Louisiana-based national nonprofit organization that advances literacy and learning through evidence-based practices in the classroom, home, and community.

09/30/2026

🎙️ Something new is coming…

We’re getting ready to launch Plain Talk: The Podcast from The Center for Literacy & Learning!

A new space for conversations about literacy, learning, research, and the people working to help every child, family, and community thrive.

Plain Talk: The Podcast — coming soon.

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We’re excited to celebrate Janeé Butler, The Center’s Director of Program Design & Implementation, as she reveals the co...
09/29/2026

We’re excited to celebrate Janeé Butler, The Center’s Director of Program Design & Implementation, as she reveals the cover of her upcoming book, A Space for Sight Words: Breaking into the Orthographic Layer, published by Express Readers and coming in Spring 2027!

Grounded in research, Janeé’s book explores sight words and orthographic mapping, offering educators insight into how words become automatic for young readers.

We’re so proud to have Janeé on The Center's team and excited to see her expertise reach educators and literacy leaders through this new work.

Congratulations, Janeé! 🎉

Learn more about the book: https://expressreaders.org/janee-butler/

Teaching ALL Words Across Grade LevelsWe’re excited to have Janee’ Butler represent The Center for Literacy & Learning a...
09/28/2026

Teaching ALL Words Across Grade Levels

We’re excited to have Janee’ Butler represent The Center for Literacy & Learning at The Reading League Conference on Wednesday, September 30, in breakout session 2, at 2:15–3:15 p.m. CT!

Janee will present “Teaching ALL Words Across Grade Levels: High-Frequency Words and Beyond,” sharing evidence-based strategies for effective word instruction—from early learners through adolescence.

We’re proud to see Janee sharing her expertise with literacy educators from across the country!

Did you know that dyslexia affects approximately 15–20% of the population?Dyslexia is the most common language-based lea...
09/25/2026

Did you know that dyslexia affects approximately 15–20% of the population?

Dyslexia is the most common language-based learning disability and occurs across all races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

We’re excited to now offer a dedicated Dyslexia page on The Center for Literacy & Learning website, bringing together information and resources to help educators, families, and communities better understand dyslexia.

đź”— Explore our new Dyslexia page: https://www.mycll.org/dyslexia

đź“š Source: International Dyslexia Association

The learning continues with Growing Reading Brains® Unit 2: Oral Language Development!Child Care Resource & Referral age...
09/24/2026

The learning continues with Growing Reading Brains® Unit 2: Oral Language Development!

Child Care Resource & Referral agency coaches from across Louisiana explored the building blocks of oral language and the important role they play in early literacy development.

The session focused on the structures of oral language, phonological development, vocabulary, and ways early childhood educators can intentionally support children as they develop the language skills that lay the foundation for reading.

We’re proud to continue this work alongside the Louisiana Department of Education, strengthening the knowledge and support available to early childhood educators—and ultimately supporting Louisiana’s youngest learners. 💛

đź“© Want to bring Growing Reading Brains® to your school, district, or organization? Email [email protected] to learn more.

We’re excited to welcome Kim Strobel to Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® 2027!An internationally recognized motiv...
09/23/2026

We’re excited to welcome Kim Strobel to Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® 2027!

An internationally recognized motivational speaker, author of Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy, and happiness and well-being expert, Kim brings 27 years of experience in education to her work with educators and leaders across the country.

Her message is simple but powerful: when people feel better, they perform better.

Drawing on positive psychology and the science of happiness, Kim helps educators and organizations strengthen well-being, build resilience, increase engagement and create environments where people can flourish.

Get ready for an inspiring keynote that reminds us that well-being isn't separate from success — it's part of it. 💙

Join Us at Plain Talk 2027 mycll.org/plain-talk

Bring your brand to Plain Talk! Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® offers more than a place to connect—it offers un...
09/22/2026

Bring your brand to Plain Talk!

Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® offers more than a place to connect—it offers unique opportunities to put your brand directly in front of attendees and create meaningful experiences throughout the conference.

Limited sponsorship opportunities remain for Plain Talk 2027.

đź“© Email [email protected] to explore the opportunities and find the right fit for your brand.
📍 February 24–26, 2027 | Hilton New Orleans Riverside

One conference. More learning. One stop.For Plain Talk 2027, we’re bringing Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® and ...
09/22/2026

One conference. More learning. One stop.

For Plain Talk 2027, we’re bringing Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® and the Dyslexia Summit together for one powerful professional learning experience.

Attendees can explore literacy, learning, and dyslexia—all in one place, with access to experts, practical strategies, and conversations designed to strengthen the work happening in classrooms and communities.

And our attendees are already excited: “I’m so excited they’ve combined the dyslexia conference in for a one-stop shop.”

đź“Ť New Orleans
📅 February 24–26, 2027

Make Plain Talk your one-stop shop for learning in 2027.
Register today at mycll.org/plain-talk

Every district has different goals, challenges, and opportunities. Your support should reflect them. The Center for Lite...
09/16/2026

Every district has different goals, challenges, and opportunities. Your support should reflect them.

The Center for Literacy & Learning partners with schools and districts to provide customized, evidence-based support in:
- Science of Reading-focused literacy
- Early childhood
- Professional learning
- Coaching and implementation support
- Family & Community engagement

Tell us what your district needs. Our team will connect with you to explore the right support for your goals.

Start the conversation: [email protected]

🇺🇸 25 years later, we remember.Today, we pause to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the courage of the first r...
09/15/2026

🇺🇸 25 years later, we remember.

Today, we pause to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the courage of the first responders and everyday heroes who stepped forward, and the families and communities forever changed by that day.

As we mark 25 years, we remember the lives, the stories, the service, and the spirit of unity that followed.

We will never forget.

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P. O. Box 342
Metairie, LA
70404

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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