We work with elementary teachers in Charleston, SC, to gain the tools, knowledge and skills they need to teach reading effectively. By doing this, we ensure that children learn to read during their foundational early school years—without requiring external tutoring—in order to create a future where no child in South Carolina leaves elementary school without being able to read proficiently.
Our Priorities
We Challenge Ineffective Systems to Drive Meaningful Change by Providing…..
Teacher Training and Professional Development
Equipping teachers with Orton-Gillingham training to ensure students receive evidence-based instruction backed by current research that directly addresses their literacy needs.
Year-Long Coaching
Provide students with continuous, high-quality support by offering teachers ongoing coaching, classroom feedback, and mentorship, ensuring consistent and effective implementation of literacy strategies that meet individual student needs.
Evaluation of Impact
Regularly collect and analyze data to track student progress, ensuring continuous program refinement to meet the evolving literacy needs of every student. Leverage these insights to drive systemic and policy changes that expand equitable access to evidence-based literacy instruction, direct resources to underserved communities, and shape legislative efforts supporting early intervention and educator training.
Partner Schools
A partner school is an educational ally that champions the Lowcountry Literacy Project and has agreed to a multi-year plan to prioritize OG teacher training and implementation.
Project Partners
