California-Focused. Classroom-Proven.
See how CORE helps California educators strengthen Tier 1 literacy instruction and improve outcomes for all learners.
Watch the video to learn what sets us apart.
California’s Trusted Structured Literacy Partner for 30 Years
Trusted Foundations for Literacy Improvement
In 2022–23 alone, CORE supported 112 local education agencies to not just build knowledge, but make it stick. Two key resources in this work are the Teaching Reading Sourcebook and Assessing Reading: Multiple Measures. Together, these texts anchor our evidence-based guidance, giving educators both the instructional practices and the assessment tools they need. Paired with coaching and sustained implementation support, these resources help shift practice and improve outcomes for students across California.
Our Impact in California
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7,000+ California 3rd graders supported
CORE provided PD and coaching in one-third of Early Literacy Support Block Grant (ELSBG) schools between 2020–2023.
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+0.14 standard deviation increase in ELA scores
CORE-supported schools saw an average ELA gain of 0.14 SD — outperforming nearly 90% of large-scale education interventions (Kraft, 2023).
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450+ California educators trained
Includes over 330 teachers and coaches and 120+ administrators, all trained in the science of reading and high-leverage instructional practices.
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Ongoing coaching and leadership support
CORE’s implementation model goes beyond training to support real classroom change through embedded coaching and planning with site leaders.
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Measurable gains across diverse districts
CORE partners include Bonita, Lancaster, Lodi, Pajaro Valley, Sac City, Stockton, Twin Rivers, and Vista. At Woodbine Elementary in Sac City USD, 3rd grade ELA scores improved from 94 points below standard to 55 below in two years.
“I’m in year 9 of teaching 2nd grade. This has changed how I teach… I was wandering around phonics before, but now I have more direction into what I’m doing.”
Why CORE Is the Best Choice for Professional Learning
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Comprehensive Online Structured Literacy PD
CORE’s Online Language & Literacy Academy (OL&LA) blends self-paced microlearning, live virtual support, and optional coaching into a scalable experience that delivers measurable results.
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Asset-Based, Strength-Oriented Approach
CORE helps educators recognize and build on what students already know and can do, with a focus on strengths rather than deficits.
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Faster Results, Actionable Learning
PD is practical and focused on essential instructional moves so educators can apply what they learn right away.
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Grounded in Trusted Sources
All content is based on the Teaching Reading Sourcebook and Multiple Measures, ensuring educators use proven, reliable tools.
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IDA-Accredited and Standards-Aligned
CORE meets national quality standards and aligns to California’s ELA/ELD Framework, WIDA Standards, and the Science of Reading.
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For Educators at Every Level
Programs support teachers, coaches, principals, and system leaders with role-specific content and coaching.
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Flexible, Real-World Delivery
Online, hybrid, and onsite learning options make it easy to integrate professional learning into district schedules.
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Ongoing Partnership
CORE offers coaching and leadership support to sustain implementation over time. This isn’t a one-time training.
Explore CORE’s offerings
Online Language & Literacy Academy (OL&LA)
- OL&LA Elementary
- OL&LA Secondary
- OL&LA Cohort Leader
OL&LA gives California educators a clear understanding of Structured Literacy and how oral language supports reading success. Self-paced and flexible, the course helps teachers apply what they learn in real classrooms, with practical guidance for working with students from all language backgrounds.
Programs:
- Elementary Reading Academy (ERA)
- Adolescent Literacy Solutions (ALS)
- Leadership for Literacy
- Reading Fundamentals Leaders Institute
These cohort-based experiences help educators translate literacy research into daily instruction. Whether supporting early reading through ERA, reaching older students with ALS, or building leadership capacity, CORE’s live sessions foster shared language, consistent practices, and team-wide momentum.
Services:
- Collaborative Planning
- MTSS/RTI Support
- Assessment Guidance
- Support with Instructional Materials
- Classroom Coaching and Lesson Study
- Executive Coaching and Mentoring
CORE works with California districts to plan, coach, and build internal capacity at every level. From lesson study to leadership mentoring, we support schools in strengthening Tier 1 instruction, using assessments more effectively, and improving outcomes for all learners, including Multilingual Learners.
Program:
- PODER (Spanish-language family literacy program)
While PODER is designed for Spanish-speaking communities, it reflects CORE’s broader commitment to honoring families’ home languages and cultural identities. Including programs like PODER in our ecosystem demonstrates how literacy grows stronger when educators and families work together.
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Anchor your work in proven tools.
CORE’s foundational texts are trusted by educators nationwide and align with Hawaiʻi’s focus on structured, inclusive instruction. These resources support lesson planning, assessment, and instructional decision-making every step of the way.
Let’s Connect California
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