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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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Making 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 Preschool

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

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Are you ready to create change?

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

Leveraging Literacy and the ALM Model to address Social Emotional Learning Part 3: Writing

Oct 26, 2021

The purpose of writing is what gets at SEL. Having the freedom and space to reflectively write can afford students the opportunity to think about and process how they are feeling, doing and learning. Through the insight gained into the students’ thinking, the teacher can build trust and relationships with students.