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Accelerating literacy learning when it matters most. Early screening and evidence-based instruction drive measurable growth in K-3 classrooms.

Overview

Evidence-based literacy instruction, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), educator development, and strong family-school partnerships are central to Illinois' approach to improving reading outcomes. As districts work to strengthen instructional coherence and student achievement, they are looking for approaches that accelerate student learning while complementing existing district initiatives. Springboard Collaborative supports those efforts through evidence-based intervention, meaningful family engagement, and educator support aligned with Illinois' education priorities.

Proven Results In Chicago Public Schools since 2023

4,218
students served across CPS in 57 schools
47%
average reading gap closed
4.7
average months growth
86%
Family workshop attendance
100%
of teachers learn something new about engaging families
95%
parents feel more confident supporting child with reading

Aligned with your state requirements

  • Statewide MTSS implementation and evidence-based literacy practice

    We deliver structured literacy support through Tier 2/3 tutoring, afterschool programming, and summer learning opportunities aligned with district intervention systems.

  • Progress monitoring, instructional coherence, and continuous improvement

    We reinforce district-selected high-quality instructional materials while providing families with clear, actionable updates on student progress.

  • Emphasis on literacy coaching, educator development, and strong family-school partnerships

    We provide job-embedded coaching, professional learning, family workshops, bilingual communication tools, and home-reading strategies that strengthen literacy outcomes.

Funding Opportunities

  • Evidence-Based Funding (EBF)

    Provides flexible funding to support evidence-based intervention, tutoring, family engagement, educator development, and implementation of district literacy priorities.

  • District Literacy Plan Implementation Grant

    Supports literacy coaching, professional learning, curriculum implementation, evaluation, and partnerships with external literacy experts and facilitators.

  • School Improvement Funding (Section 1003)

    Funds evidence-based evidence-based interventions, tutoring, educator development, and school improvement efforts aligned with district literacy goals.

  • 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)

    Supports afterschool, summer learning, family literacy, and academic enrichment programs designed to accelerate student achievement.

  • Early Childhood Block Grant (Prevention Initiative)

    Funds family literacy, parent education, home visiting, and early learning programs that strengthen literacy development before kindergarten.

  • Federal Funding

    Federal funding sources, including Title I, II, III, IV, IDEA, and 21st Century Community Learning Centers, may support evidence-based intervention, educator development, multilingual learner services, family engagement, and expanded learning opportunities.

Resources

  • Case studies

    Baltimore

  • White paper

    Driving Student Attendance

  • Family-Educator Learning Accelerator (FELA) Toolkit

What partners say

By the end of the program, over 31,000 books were read at home and 90% of parents attended the weekly parent workshops. To say this program was remarkable is an understatement.

Serena Klosa

Deputy Chief Officer, OSD, Chicago Public Schools

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