Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL) has received Library Services and Technology (LSTA) funds for "Every Child Ready to Read" training and mentoring in 10 Colorado public libraries. This training program supports public libraries in reconfiguring their programming for children birth through age five to promote brain development in language and early literacy acquisition. Grant applications are being accepted from Colorado public libraries with a legal service area of under 25,000. The selected libraries will receive materials, training, and assistance to integrate the Every Child Ready to Read program into their library and community. This training program supports public libraries in reconfiguring their programming for young children to promote brain development in language and early literacy acquisition. To apply for this CLEL grant, please fill out and submit the grant application available on the state library's Children and Teen Services page. The application deadline is Monday, December 15, 2008.
