Children's Literacy Initiative Email Format
Professional Training and CoachingPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees
Children's Literacy Initiative is a nonprofit organization that seeks to close the reading achievement gap between children from economically disadvantaged families and their middle-class peers. The group combines evidence-based literacy instruction with access to curated children's books to support early literacy in Pre-K through 3rd grade classrooms. Its programs include furnishing classroom libraries with up to 200 books and providing teacher-focused literacy coaching. CLI serves school districts and classrooms with economically disadvantaged students, aiming to equip them with foundational reading skills and foster a lifelong interest in reading. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the organization has operated since 1988 and functions within the professional training and coaching sector focused on education equity. In March 2025, CLI announced a partnership with Henrico County Public Schools to support educators and students in achieving stronger literacy outcomes.