Learn about teaching in urban, culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms. Attend the event on April 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Alumni Center. Learn more about the event.
For faculty only: Join in a discussion with Carol Lee at 3:30 p.m. in the Circus Room, Bone Student Center.
The Mary and Jean Borg Center for Reading and Literacy at Illinois State University was developed as a public service to offer opportunities that facilitate the development of various literacies among the residents of Illinois through service and research. Through a range of programs, partnerships and collaborations the Center seeks to promote the literacies of all residents, throughout their lifespans, in their homes, schools, workplaces and communities. The Center achieves this goal by providing service, teaching and research of use to policymakers, educators, parents, employers and others.
The Center has been successful in developing partnerships with schools, organizations and communities to share best practices and to provide professional development in literacy education. The Center is committed to involving partners in learning, research and assessment and to developing innovative approaches to disseminate research findings.
The Center invites opportunities to provide consulting, professional development and presentations related to literacy and literacy education. If you are interested in discussing these services, please contact the Center at or (309) 438-5433.
The foremost purpose of Center for Reading and Literacy is to improve the reading and literacy achievement of all citizens by providing support to relevant state agencies, regional offices of education, employers, community groups and local school districts in isolating and implementing research-grounded best practices.
Our vision is for a society that celebrates the multi literacies of all citizens while providing access to the literate practices that enable meaningful participation in schools, workplaces, homes and other aspects of life.
The Center has four primary goals: