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Early Literacy2025-12-12T09:21:04-08:00

Early Literacy

Our early literacy consultant supports districts by providing opportunities to strengthen pedagogy through professional development workshops and collaboration in implementing best practices for developing literacy skills.

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of at-risk elementary students ended year at or above reading benchmarks (22 percentage point gain) after their teachers received a year of literacy coaching in 2024-25

Featured project: Clackamas ESD & Molalla River School District early literacy partnership

When leaders in the Molalla River School District were concerned about their elementary school students’ reading progress, they reached out to Clackamas Education Service District’s Teaching and Learning team for support. Together, we set out to strengthen literacy instruction and give teachers the tools they needed to help every student succeed.

Watch the video to learn more about how Clackamas ESD and the Molalla River School District are working together to build stronger readers.

Upcoming Early Literacy workshops

Program Contacts

Charlotte Gant
Early Literacy Specialist Teaching & Learning

Teaching & Learning News

Apr 20,2026

Staff Spotlight: Wylie Wan, Research Analyst, Data and Evaluation

April 20th, 2026|

When Wylie Wan talks about her work, she starts with a simple idea: the conditions around us shape how we feel, how we work, and how we move through each day. Wylie joined Clackamas Education Service District in 2024 as a research analyst in Data and Evaluation. She brings a [...]

Nov 17,2025

Working together for stronger readers: Clackamas ESD & Molalla River School District early literacy partnership

November 17th, 2025|

When leaders in the Molalla River School District were concerned about their elementary school students' reading progress, they reached out to Clackamas Education Service District's Teaching and Learning team for support. Together, we set out to strengthen literacy instruction and give teachers the tools they needed to help every [...]

Nov 4,2025

Honoring culture, empowering students: Introducing the Clackamas Native American Student Consortium

November 4th, 2025|

This fall, Clackamas ESD is proud to launch the Clackamas Native American Student Consortium, a new initiative designed to support Native American and Alaska Native students across the county. With the guidance and support of families, students and community partners, the consortium will provide opportunities for students to stay connected [...]

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