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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

The Blueprint for Maryland's Future reinforces the state's focus on evidence-based literacy instruction, structured literacy, and strong family-school partnerships. As districts work to improve reading outcomes and implement these priorities, they need solutions that improve student outcomes while complementing existing district initiatives. Springboard Collaborative helps districts improve student outcomes through evidence-based intervention, family engagement, and educator support that complement Maryland's priorities.

Proven Results with Baltimore City Public Schools since 2018

36,000
students served across 46 schools
46%
average reading gap closed
4.0 months
growth in nonsense word fluency
96%
of teachers learned something new about engaging families
94%
of parents felt more confident supporting their child's reading

Aligned to State Priorities

  • Early literacy screening and data-informed support for students with reading difficulties

    We use district-selected screening tools and provide bilingual Student Action Plans that help families understand student progress and support reading growth at home.

  • Structured literacy, foundational skills instruction, and MTSS-aligned intervention

    We deliver small-group literacy support during the school day and through out-of-school-time programming that reinforce district instructional materials and science-of-reading practices.

  • Family engagement and educator capacity-building as part of statewide literacy improvement efforts

    We provide family literacy workshops, home-reading routines, goal-setting tools, and professional learning that strengthen implementation and literacy outcomes.

Funding Opportunities

  • Blueprint for Maryland's Future Funding

    May support evidence-based literacy instruction, intervention, tutoring, instructional materials, professional learning, and family engagement initiatives.

  • Ready to Read Act Funding

    Supports literacy screening, supplemental instruction, intervention services, and follow-up support for students with reading difficulties.

  • Read and Lead Maryland (CLSD) Funding

    Provides opportunities to strengthen structured literacy implementation, MTSS systems, coaching, educator development, and family literacy initiatives.

  • Federal Title I, III, 21st CCLC, and Other Federal Funding

    Flexible funding streams that may support evidence-based intervention, tutoring, professional learning, multilingual family engagement, and extended learning opportunities.

Resources

  • Case studies

    Baltimore, Peabody

  • White paper

    Driving Student Attendance

  • Family-Educator Learning Accelerator (FELA) Toolkit

What partners say

Springboard creates a space where families feel comfortable coming into the building and talking about literacy. Even parents who may not be strong readers themselves feel comfortable unpacking their struggles and naming them. It's been transformational for our community.

Principal

Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle School, Baltimore City Public Schools

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