Educator Literacy Collaborative: School-Based Literacy

(Formerly The Story Project)

Our professional development and coaching program that supports educators who work with children from birth through age 5, strengthening their ability to teach foundational literacy skills in the classroom.

Two women sit in a colorful, plant-filled classroom; one holds an open illustrated book while a group of children watches from the foreground.
Two women sit at a table reviewing books and colorful learning materials in a classroom, with stacked trays behind them.

On-Site Coaching and Professional Development Workshops

Early Literacy Specialists provide one-on-one coaching in professional development workshops for nearly 500 educators annually. Our Early Literacy Specialists visit under-resourced preschools and childcare centers to provide ongoing coaching to educators throughout the school year.

What Our Specialists Provide:

  • Literacy and language-rich interactions
  • Quality shared reading experiences for young children
  • Tangible ways to integrate literacy strategies into daily activities
  • Interactive professional development workshops
  • Ongoing coaching for educators throughout the school year
Children gather in a classroom around a picture book showing colorful flowers, while one boy points to an illustration. An alphabet display and children’s books are visible in the background.

“Each session helps me grow not only as a teacher, but as a person, strengthening my ability to support and care for the children and families I serve. It inspires me to keep improving and to make a genuine, lasting difference in their lives.”

Participating Educator