Office Hours
CELS Office Hours are monthly virtual professional learning sessions designed to support state and local education leaders, practitioners, and families in strengthening and implementing developmentally informed and evidence-based early learning strategies and practices across the PK–3 continuum. Office Hours provide ongoing support, connection, and shared learning to help translate ideas into practice.
In 2026, Office Hours will feature the rollout of the CELS State of the Field Practice Briefs, which translate research into clear, actionable guidance to support implementation in classrooms, schools, and communities
Each session is led by CELS content leads and relevant subject-matter experts, and provides a structured space for participants to:
Learn about the evidence-based practices highlighted in the Practice Briefs
Engage in guided dialogue and reflection with peers and subject-matter experts
Identify concrete action steps to support implementation into their daily work.
Upcoming Office Hours
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This session focuses on how to implement effective phonics instruction in everyday practice—ensuring instruction is explicit, systematic, and connected to opportunities for children to apply learning through reading, writing, discussion, and meaningful literacy experiences across PK–3.
Participants will:
Learn about evidence-based practices highlighted in the Practice Brief
Explore practical strategies for teaching phonics effectively across PK–3
Identify concrete action steps to support implementation in systems, schools, classrooms, and home learning environments
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Resources
Resources to support learning and implementation.
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Webinars
Learning across the PK-3 continuum webinar series.
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Training & Technical Assistance
Capacity-building tools, training, and support.