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Center for Literacy Innovation

The Center for Literacy Innovation provides a systematic, multisensory, structured approach to literacy instruction for students who encounter significant challenges in reading. In addition to district curriculum & resources, the Center for Literacy Innovation teachers are highly trained experts in delivering customized reading interventions using a research-based program and strategies in whole group and small group settings. Our learning community is committed to providing high quality learning experiences that will empower students to pursue personal passions and ambitious goals through self-efficacy, innovation, and perseverance.

Classroom Environment: The Center for Literacy Innovation teachers receive specialized training in creating a supportive and nurturing classroom environment that fosters a growth mindset and empowers learners to take charge of their own learning. Teachers and staff work collaboratively with parents/guardians for the social emotional development of each child to ensure increased self-confidence and a desire to grow and learn. 

Program Coordinator: Additional questions about the program, qualifying criteria, and enrollment procedures can be directed to Calla Alford, Assistant Principal at 727-298-2788 or via email at alfordcal@pcsb.org.  

Application Criteria

SCREENING PROCESS

  • Required component of application process
  • Includes direct assessments of word reading accuracy, reading fluency, and oral language skills and a review of your child’s educational records and present school performance.
  • Scores on the screener place students into “risk ranges” based on the likelihood of the student requiring intervention in order to meet benchmark reading goals when compared with other children in the same grade.
  • Students are offered seats at CLI based on the cumulative risk profile they exhibit across the multiple screening components and space available.

If you have questions about your student’s screener results, you may contact school psychologist at (727) 298-2788.