Unlock CLSD Funding for High-Quality Literacy Professional Development
Advancing Early Literacy With CLSD
The Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant supports states and districts in strengthening evidence-based literacy instruction from birth through grade 12. RCF’s structured literacy and Orton-Gillingham-aligned training helps educators build strong readers at every level.
Why CLSD Funding Matters
The Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) program is a federal initiative that helps states and districts improve reading outcomes by funding high-quality professional development and research-based instructional practices across early childhood, elementary, and secondary settings.
CLSD supports:
- Science-based professional development that builds educator expertise
- Implementation of evidence-based literacy practice.
- Early identification and support for students with reading difficulties
- Instruction aligned with state literacy priorities
- Long-term, sustainable literacy planning
States distribute CLSD funds to districts and local partners to expand professional learning, strengthen instruction, and increase access to effective literacy models.
Federal CLSD Priorities
CLSD funding is guided by three core priorities:
Birth–Grade 12 Literacy Systems
Evidence-Based Instruction
Equitable Access
How RCF Supports CLSD Goals
RCF’s professional development equips educators to deliver explicit, systematic, evidence-based reading instruction aligned with the science of reading and Orton-Gillingham principles.
Training is available in-person or virtually and focuses on:
- Phonological awareness
- Phonics
- Fluency
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
RCF helps districts develop consistent instructional practices that align with statewide literacy initiatives funded through CLSD.
Why Districts Choose RCF
Districts partner with RCF to strengthen foundational reading instruction and build cohesive literacy practices.
RCF offers:
- Evidence-based training aligned with state literacy priorities
- Flexible delivery for cohorts or individual educators
- Support for early literacy, intervention, and secondary reading
Investing in Teachers
High-quality professional development is central to CLSD’s impact. Districts use CLSD funding to strengthen instructional practice, improve early identification of reading difficulties, and expand the use of evidence-based strategies.
RCF supports this work by helping teachers develop strong instructional habits and practical classroom routines that benefit early learners, emerging readers, and older students who need additional support.
RCF’s Evidence-Based Practices
Coaching reinforces classroom application and long-term implementation.
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