# Lowcountry Literacy Project ## Pages - [Partners](https://lowcountryliteracyproject.org/partners/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] Founding Partner Schools [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”336″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://jbedwards.ccsdschools.com/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”337″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://jenniemoore.ccsdschools.com/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”376″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://standrews.ccsdschools.com/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”403″ img_size=”600×600″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://ladson.ccsdschools.com/”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Coming Soon: School Partners   Coming Soon: Model School [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”turquoise” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] Project Partners [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”1116″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.ccpl.org/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”356″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://charleston.edu/riley/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”473″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.ccsdschools.com/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”474″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://charleston.edu/school-education/professional-development/index.php”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”472″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.boeing.com/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”206″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”turquoise” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text… - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://lowcountryliteracyproject.org/faq/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion spacing=”2″ active_section=””][vc_tta_section title=”How do I apply for a training scholarship?” tab_id=”1784691306787-5125efba-ccc9″][vc_column_text css=””]Scholarship opportunities are offered throughout the year based on available funding & training resources. Join our interest list to be notified when applications open.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can I earn graduate credit for my training?” tab_id=”1784691306787-ebd799b2-efc4″][vc_column_text css=””]Yes. Through our partnership with the College of Charleston Office of Professional Development in Education, participants may earn graduate-level credit for all of our training pathways. [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How do I bring LLP to my school?” tab_id=”1784691413293-7ab63bd0-c08b”][vc_column_text css=””]The first step is a leadership buy in. We meet with school and district leaders to understand your literacy goals,… - [Careers](https://lowcountryliteracyproject.org/careers/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Director of Operations Position Overview [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]The Lowcountry Literacy Project (LLP) is seeking a highly organized, systems-minded professional to build and manage the operational backbone that supports our growing organization. This role is designed for a systems thinker and builder—someone who creates structure, builds efficient systems, and leverages automation to help a mission-driven organization scale with clarity and excellence. Working closely with the Executive Director and the Director of Training, this role will ensure that LLP’s programs run smoothly, systems are aligned, and leadership is freed to focus on strategy, fundraising, and instructional quality.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”turquoise” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] Key Responsibilities… - [School Training](https://lowcountryliteracyproject.org/school-training/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=””] We believe every child deserves a teacher trained in how the brain learns to read. The Lowcountry Literacy Project equips schools with high-impact professional training grounded in the science of reading, empowering educators with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to strengthen literacy instruction and improve student outcomes across the classroom. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7CRjezjNXI” el_width=”80″ align=”center” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”turquoise” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] Interested in Becoming a Partner School? [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1784671856545{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #7FD0D700 !important;}”]Partner schools are seeing meaningful results. Students in classrooms with an Orton-Gillingham trained teacher demonstrate two to three times more… - [The Rising Tide: Literacy in the Lowcountry](https://lowcountryliteracyproject.org/the-rising-tide-documentary/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/BsvmHMSpTYc” align=”center” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1769099301983{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] On January 20. 2026, Charleston Music Hall was packed wall to wall with educators, parents, students, and community leaders who showed up because literacy matters—and because they believe change is possible. The energy was undeniable. The stories were powerful. And the message was clear: when we equip teachers with the right tools and align instruction with how children actually learn to read, lives change. This was more than a screening—it was a movement in motion. If you couldn’t be in the room, we’re bringing the room to you. The Tide of Change: Literacy in… - [Tutor & Parent Resources](https://lowcountryliteracyproject.org/resources/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”639″ alignment=”center” css_animation=”flipInX” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] When your child is struggling to read, it can feel overwhelming, confusing, and deeply personal. You may notice small signs—avoiding reading aloud, guessing at words, frustration with homework, or a growing loss of confidence—and wonder if you’re missing something important. You are not alone, and you are not imagining it. Many bright, capable children struggle when reading instruction doesn’t align with how the brain learns to read. This page is here to help you name what you’re seeing, understand why it may be happening, and take your next steps with clarity and hope. With the… - [Contact Us](https://lowcountryliteracyproject.org/contact-us/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Get in Touch With the Lowcountry Literacy Project Have a question, want to get involved, or need more information about our programs? We’re here to support you. Reach out to our team, and we’ll be happy to help. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [The Rising Tide: Literacy in the Lowcountry](https://lowcountryliteracyproject.org/documentary/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsvmHMSpTYc&feature=youtu.be” el_width=”70″ align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1774396649775{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_cta h2=”The Rising Tide filled the room—and the moment.” txt_align=”center” color=”turquoise” css=””] Watch our full 20 minute documentary now! A short documentary about what happens when teachers get the training they were never given. The Tide of Change follows two Lowcountry families whose children struggled to read, and the power of the Orton-Gillingham approach. It’s a close look at how the right training, in the hands of a teacher, can change a child’s trajectory.  [/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”turquoise” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] From the Premiere The Rising Tide brought out a sold-out crowd at Charleston Music Hall, where educators,… - [Press & Media](https://lowcountryliteracyproject.org/press-and-media/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”1376″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.live5news.com/2026/05/29/lowcountry-nonprofit-helping-children-hold-onto-classroom-progress-over-summer/”][vc_column_text css=””] Lowcountry nonprofit helping children hold onto classroom progress over summer [/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Watch Now” color=”turquoise” align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1784699412514{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.live5news.com%2F2026%2F05%2F29%2Flowcountry-nonprofit-helping-children-hold-onto-classroom-progress-over-summer%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”1378″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.live5news.com/2026/03/02/lowcountry-literacy-project-continues-dedication-help-close-literacy-gap/”][vc_column_text css=””] Lowcountry Literacy Project continues dedication to help close literacy gap [/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Watch Now” color=”turquoise” align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1784699606932{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.live5news.com%2F2026%2F03%2F02%2Flowcountry-literacy-project-continues-dedication-help-close-literacy-gap%2F|target:_blank”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”623″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.postandcourier.com/moultrie-news/news/llp-changing-lives-at-windwood-farm/article_7ad96708-fa57-4f36-941f-a757a3f476db.html”][vc_column_text css=””] LLP changing lives at Windwood Farm [/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Watch Now” color=”turquoise” align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1784699658178{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.postandcourier.com%2Fmoultrie-news%2Fnews%2Fllp-changing-lives-at-windwood-farm%2Farticle_7ad96708-fa57-4f36-941f-a757a3f476db.html|target:_blank”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”885″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/charleston-county-news/sixth-ccsd-school-adds-orton-gillingham-approach-to-assist-with-literacy-success/”][vc_column_text css=””] Sixth… - [Individual Training](https://lowcountryliteracyproject.org/teacher-training/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=””] We believe every child deserves a teacher trained in how the brain learns to read. For educators eager to deepen their practice, the Lowcountry Literacy Project offers high-impact professional learning grounded in the science of reading, equipping individual teachers with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to strengthen literacy instruction and better support every student. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”turquoise” css=””][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css_animation=”none” css=””] High Demand for 2026 Summer Trainings [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] This summer’s cohort is already full, a reflection of how many educators are ready for this training. Join the list below to be notified as soon as the next round of… - [Lowcountry Literacy Leaders Circle](https://lowcountryliteracyproject.org/lowcountry-literacy-leaders-circle/): This content is password-protected. To view it, please enter the password below. Password: - [Advocacy](https://lowcountryliteracyproject.org/advocacy/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Request A Speaker [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1784673466979{margin-right: 50px !important;}”] If you would like to request a speaker for an event or workshop, please fill out the form and someone will be back in touch with you soon. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_override=”full” bg_color_value=”#80D0D8″ css=”.vc_custom_1753636325712{margin-bottom: -75px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDown” css=””] Featured Articles [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”414″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css_animation=”none” css=”” link=”https://www.apmreports.org/episode/2019/08/22/whats-wrong-how-schools-teach-reading”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=””] At A Loss For Words [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”415″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css_animation=”none” css=”” link=”https://www.apmreports.org/episode/2020/08/06/what-the-words-say”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=””] What The Words Say [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”416″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css_animation=”none” css=”” link=”https://www.apmreports.org/episode/2017/09/11/hard-to-read”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=””] How American schools… - [The Solution](https://lowcountryliteracyproject.org/solution/): [vc_row full_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_col-xs-offset-1″][vc_single_image image=”546″ img_size=”400×400″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border_circle_2″ border_color=”turquoise” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none” css=””] While all students deserve to have access to evidence-based instruction, all teachers coming out of teacher’s colleges deserve to be equipped with the understanding and knowledge of the Science of Reading and practice in teaching a child to read. In June 2023, the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) issued a comprehensive review of how well schools of education prepare our nation’s educators to teach children how to read. NCTQ Executive Summary. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][vc_cta h2=”Our Solution” txt_align=”center” css=””] We bring the gold standard of reading… - [Data and Impact](https://lowcountryliteracyproject.org/data-impact/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”639″ alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] At the Lowcountry Literacy Project, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn to read—and we use data to ensure that happens. Our work is grounded in evidence and driven by results. Through regular assessment, classroom observations, and collaboration with school and district partners, we measure what matters most: student growth, instructional quality, and the closing of opportunity gaps. Our data tells a powerful story—one of teachers empowered with the tools they need, and students gaining the foundational literacy skills that unlock lifelong learning. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” title=”” source=”media_library” image=”576″ custom_src=”” img_size=”large” external_img_size=”” caption=”” add_caption=””… - [About Us](https://lowcountryliteracyproject.org/about-us/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”What We Believe” txt_align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1784592219864{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}”] Every child has the right to learn to read. The quality of reading instruction a child receives should never depend on what their family can afford. When we equip public school teachers with the right training and support, we expand access, close gaps, and change trajectories. [/vc_cta][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”47″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border_circle_2″ border_color=”turquoise” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none” css=””] Our History In 2019, The Orton-Gillingham Center of Charleston was founded to elevate the approach in the Lowcountry and make training more accessible to teachers and instruction more accessible to students. In… - [Home](https://lowcountryliteracyproject.org/): [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1767496241171{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”Every Child Deserves to Read, We’re Making It Happen.” h2_font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:35|text_align:center” h2_use_theme_fonts=”yes” txt_align=”center” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”Learn How We Work” btn_style=”flat” btn_color=”turquoise” btn_align=”center” css=”” use_custom_fonts_h2=”true” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Flowcountryliteracyproject.org%2Fsolution%2F|title:The%20Solution”]We equip elementary teachers across the Lowcountry, with the training and support they need to teach reading with confidence and impact. By transforming classroom instruction during the earliest school years, we help children become strong readers, without relying on outside tutoring, and move closer to a future where every child in South Carolina reads proficiently by the end of elementary school.  That transformation happens because people like you choose to be part of… [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)