The Downing Literacy Project studied the development of language & literacy skills of children living in poverty & attending an urban school district, to see if Fundamental Learning Center’s instructional methods could make a difference in children’s literacy success. Such amazing gains were made that it was decided to make these learning opportunities available to more children. The FLC Neighborhood Literacy Initiative serves literacy needs for children, ages pre-k to 18 years with specialized, data-proven literacy classes. 

The Neighborhood Initiative children are placed in age and learning level appropriate small classroom settings that allow for focused didactic learning. Each small group of four receives daily one-hour customized literacy instruction over a course of the year.

Over the 160 days, the children are monitored monthly to determine progress. At each quarter or sooner if needed, Fundamental Learning Center holds progress conferences with the parents. Fundamental Learning Center wants to assure that each child receives the appropriate research based literacy intervention they require.

We have 82 students enrolled with parents calling each week to see if we could help their child. Of the current students, 70 are eligible for free and reduced lunches.  The Downing Foundation grant assists 65 of these children.

The Neighborhood Initiative is reaching children who are falling through the cracks in the traditional classroom and provide them with intensive specialized literacy intervention services proven to help children make remarkable literacy gains.

“The Neighborhood Literacy Initiative is an oasis

for struggling children in a harsh world.”

Mother of Student

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