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Curriculum-Based Professional Learning

Rivet’s rigorous screening process affirms our commitment to making an impact on student learning.

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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Make an Impact on Student Learning!

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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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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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

Beyond Questions: Teaching Reading Comprehension Strategies for Deeper Engagement

Mar 18, 2025

If we want students to become critical thinkers, independent learners, and engaged readers, we must provide them with specific strategies for navigating complex texts. By shifting our focus from assessment-driven reading to strategy-driven reading, we empower students to interact with texts in meaningful ways.