CRLP at UC Irvine
Teachers as leaders. Teachers as learners. Advancing literacy for all students in California.
Literacy instruction, language development & professional learning for teachers
The California Reading & Literature Project provides transformative professional learning in Reading/Literacy. Our professional learning centers educators as learners and leaders to ensure that every California student receives high-quality, rigorous, comprehensive literacy instruction that is responsive to their identities, assets, and needs.
The UC Irvine/Orange County CRLP region is part of a state-wide network of CRLP regional sites across California. CRLP is one of nine projects that together form the California Subject Matter Projects.
What we do
We serve educational leaders, administrators, and other educational practitioners throughout the Orange County region by providing professional learning opportunities grounded in best practices.
Professional Learning
- Comprehensive/structured literacy and the science of reading
- English Language Development (Integrated & Designated)
- Foundational reading skills
- Reading comprehension
- Discipline-specific literacy in the core content areas (History, English, Science, Mathematics)
- Lesson Study
- Administrator Professional Learning Community
Teacher Leadership
- Building pedagogical content knowledge
- Understanding and responding to student diversity
- Cultivating social-emotional wellness for teachers and students
- Engaging professional learning communities
- Applying adult learning theory
Vision
A community of courageous educators transforming literacy practices to achieve equity for a socially just world.
Mission
The CRLP provides transformative professional learning in Readling / Literacy. Our professional learning centers educates as learners and leaders to ensure that every CA student receives high-quality, rigorous, comprehensive literacy instruction that is responsive to their identities, assets and needs.
Values
Literacy
Literacy is a civil right.
Equity
All students receive high-quality, responsive, culturally affirming literacy instruction.
Leadership
Teacher leadership fosters agency for courageous and informed decision-making.
Community
Inclusive and collaborative educational communities advance collective expertise.
Inquiry
Curiousity and questioning created a cycle of learning, knowing, and understanding.
What Teachers Have To Say About CRLP
“Not only have I seen great teaching strategies modeled, but I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to work with a group of teachers, from a variety of backgrounds, to come together and have wonderful conversations.”
“It has honestly been a ray of sunshine in a tough year – meeting up with colleagues who love to talk about strategies, reading amazing literature, and collaborating with one another is amazing. It validated what I am already doing and inspired me to take risks and try new things!”
“I will repeat that CRLP saved my teaching career. I really came out of my credential program so unprepared to teach the students who sat in front of me. Without the exposure to all the teaching pedagogy, I think my experience would have been vastly different. Plus, I met all of these wonderful CRLP educators who continue to fuel the passion for reaching all students.”
Collaborate with CRLP
Learn more about how CRLP can partner with your school or district to bring high level professional development opportunities to your educators.