Project ECHO Literacy

Every Teacher Supported. Every Child Reading. 

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A learning coach, Abby Flores, listens intently to her student in front of her. On a laptop, you can read "UFLI Foundations" and Lesson 6 - Compound Words.
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A learning coach, Abby Flores, listens intently to her student in front of her. On a laptop, you can read "UFLI Foundations" and Lesson 6 - Compound Words.

Turning it into daily practice

The Science of Reading is Clear

is the hard part.

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WHY

do so few teachers get real support after the training ends?

PROBLEM ONE

U.S. Fourth Graders: Only 31% are proficient in reading — and, that’s an improvement from 1992. 1
1 – The Nation’s Report Card (2022)

ECHO IMPACT

Turning research into practice: Using case-based learning, ECHO connects educators with their peers and literacy experts – creating community and improving classroom learning, every day.

PROBLEM TWO

The Disconnect: States pass reading laws and provide one-off trainings, but no ongoing support for teachers. That investment rarely reaches daily classroom practice 2

2 – Education Week (July 2022)

ECHO IMPACT

Project ECHO takes the science of reading and translates it into sustainable and practical strategies for the real world.

PROBLEM THREE

The Rural Dilemma: Teachers in rural areas have limited access to professional trainings – often relying on one-time workshops.3
3 – Beyond 100K (March 2021)

ECHO IMPACT

Combining virtual learning with mentorship, Project ECHO reaches teachers wherever they are – connecting rural educators with experts for ongoing support.

Proven in New Mexico. Built to Scale.

A group of fifth grade boys look at their papers in front of them. Their teacher smiles and points

2019-2020

Structured Literacy Movement Begins in New Mexico

Can we add some layperson context to this — WHY this matters? New Mexico passed Chapter 256, mandating dyslexia interventions and literacy professional development plans. Project ECHO designs the first ECHO Program focused on literacy, building on the state’s initiatives.

A group of kindergarten students sit on a carpet in front of their teacher. A large screen reads "Phonemic Awareness"

2020-2022

New Mexico Launches Mandated Statewide Training

The state’s public education department provides the first statewide training (LETRS) on how to teach literacy. By December 2022, more than 5,200 educators participated in the training; more than 1,000 completed the two-year course.

In 2022, Project ECHO launched its first literacy program, Structured Literacy Classroom for K-3, with 28 participants. *Not sure if this was the first education program or first literacy program?

A group of teachers sit around a table with their laptops in front of them.

2023-2026

Literacy Support In Demand

Participation in the Structured Literacy Classroom ECHO Program grew steadily: increasing participation by 460% in just three years, reflecting educators’ urgent need for ongoing literacy support.

An elementary student reads a book titled "Minecraft"

2025-2026

Beyond the Classroom: Systems Change

Seeing an opportunity to make an impact at a systems-level, Project ECHO piloted two news programs: one for whole-school participation and one for school leaders.

Lavaland Elementary and Matheson Park Elementary in Albuquerque, NM, were the first whole-school participants.

A group of students sit on a carpet raising their hands. Their teacher, front, smiles at them

2026-2027

Teachers, Turned Advocates, Lead the Way

More content here about the WHY of this program. Project ECHO launched an ECHO Program to support teachers interested in advocating for literacy initiatives with government officials and stakeholders. The program, Teacher Leaders Elevating the Right to Read Across New Mexico (TiERRA NM), can we add number of participants? etc.

Project ECHO in Africa

Dive deeper into how Project Echo has impacted work in Africa.

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Every student deserves an education rooted in the science of reading. If you are a school or district administrator, contact our team to explore how we can work together to make a difference.

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