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CTL has developed and tested its Adolescent Literacy Model (ALM) over the past decade. It is a school-wide, comprehensive, standards-aligned professional development program for middle and high schools.

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Basic Facts!

The game-based practice and formative assessment components, supported by explicit strategy instruction emphasize the developmental and research-based approach to basic fact development. A great program for Tier 1 instruction as well as targeted intervention.

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Artful Reading

Artful Reading is CTL’s original approach to blending literacy and arts. Our modules are based on high-quality picture books, and contain a core text, contain a picture book, supplemental texts, art materials, and lesson plans to deliver the contents of the module.

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Kindergarten Readiness

With today’s children becoming active readers earlier than ever, we have worked with teachers and educators to create Artful Reading Preschool that are sure to kick start your classroom!

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College & Career Readiness

Preparing students for the future takes more than strong academic programming, and our research-based approach brings real life skills to students today.

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From high-quality, arts-integrated materials and lesson plans that guide literacy instruction to personalized coaching to school- and district-wide skill development approaches, CTL has the expertise and passion to help teachers and administrators guide students to higher levels of learning. CTL is committed to working with education professionals to create long-term improvements in students’ educational trajectories.

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Latest news & features from CTL

Adapting ALM for Gifted Learners

Sep 22, 2022

The Adolescent Literacy Model is easily adaptable for meeting the needs of gifted students in heterogeneous classrooms. As teachers strategically select ALM strategies for their lessons, they can simultaneously plan modifications for their students identified as academically gifted.