Caliornia Subject Matter Project
CRLP belongs to a larger network of discipline-specific programs known as the California Subject Matter Projects (CSMP), administered by the University of California, Office of the President. Our statewide office is located at University of California, San Diego, provides support for our nine regional sites across the state. At each site, teachers and scholars work together to improve classroom instruction, student learning, and literacy.
Executive Director's Message
Welcome to the CRLP! We are proud to support your
efforts to increase student academic success while
preventing or closing learning gaps, thus preparing a
greater number of California’s diverse students for
success in college, career, and civic life. The California
Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
stress that to be ready for college and career, students
need to read and comprehend increasingly complex
texts across academic disciplines independently.
Preparing students for the rigorous expectations inherent in the standards is no small task. CRLP
Signature Professional Development Programs
synthesize the collective knowledge of teacher-leaders,
scholars, and researchers and translate it into practical
instructional routines and learning scaffolds that foster
the development of academic language and literacy in K-12 classrooms.
We look forward to the opportunity to serve as your professional development partner and support your efforts to increase student success through an equity lens.
Equity in literacy instruction guarantees that every student has the necessary tools to succeed. This idea extends beyond simply offering equal resources; it requires acknowledging and tackling the specific challenges that various student groups encounter. Differences in literacy outcomes are frequently linked to factors like socioeconomic status, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and language skills. Tackling these disparities is not merely a question of fairness; it is a moral obligation that impacts the future of our society.
Shervaughnna Anderson-Byrd
Mission
The CRLP provides transformative professional learning in Reading/Literacy. Our professional learning centers
educators as learners and leaders to ensure that every CA student receives high-quality, rigorous, comprehensive literacy instruction that is responsive to their identities, assets, and needs.
Vision
A community of courageous educators transforming literacy practices to achieve equity for a socially just world.
Values
- Literacy: Literacy is a civil right.
- Equity: All students deserve high quality responsive, culturally affirming literacy instruction.
- Leadership: Teacher leadership fosters agency for courageous and informed decision-making.
- Community: Inclusive and collaborative educational communities advance collective expertise.
- Inquiry: Curiosity and questioning create a cycle of learning, knowing, and understanding.