LitLinks
Improving kindergarten readiness; increasing the number of children reading on grade level by age 8
LitLinks is a special initiative established by the Connecticut Community Foundation in 2005 to increase the number of children reading on grade level by age 8.
In designing LitLinks, CCF exercised its important role as a community leader by bringing together teachers, child-care center directors and parents, conducting research and monitoring state and federal early education policies.
As a result, LitLinks has adopted specific, measurable goals aimed at improving kindergarten readiness skills, supporting community collaboratives and improving instructional quality.
LitLinks seeks to increase:
- number of kindergarteners assessed as proficient in their literacy skills
- number of sites accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- number of preschool/public school collaboratives achieving 75% or more of their goals
- number of preschools using curriculum aligned with CT Framework or public school grade level expectations
- number of preschools seeking to improve literacy instruction based on the results of a formal assessment with priority for in class coaching or related consultation
To tackle these objectives, CCF offers:
- grants to improve curriculum, hold Community Conversations, and other efforts
- P3 Grants to build community collaborations of preschools and public schools
- consultative assistance to improve preschool quality
Learn about the latest research and program models in early education.
For more information contact Associate CEO, Carol O’Donnell, 203-753-1315.
