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Our Programs

Lastinger Learning is the UF Lastinger Center’s suite of professional learning programs designed for educators of children from birth -12th grade.

Our portfolio of professional learning products for early childhood, literacy and mathematics educators focuses on improving a child’s capacity to achieve three critical milestones predictive of success later in life:  kindergarten readiness, third grade reading proficiency, ninth grade algebra proficiency.

Through effective, research-based professional learning and instructional experiences, educators are supported in acquiring the knowledge and skills to put all learners on trajectories for lifelong success.

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Lastinger Learning Programs

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Early Childhood

High-quality early learning experiences have a profound impact on a child’s development. Our professional learning solutions help educators place children on a path toward kindergarten readiness and future academic success.

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Literacy

The ability to read transforms lives. By developing a comprehensive literacy system, we’re enhancing both teacher practice and literacy outcomes to help children love to read.

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Mathematics

For the United States to meet workforce demands, more students must be competent in core mathematics. We’re creating online mathematics teaching and learning systems to meet future needs.

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Leadership

Taking a systems approach to develop educational leaders ensures cohesive vision, goals, language and instruction. We offer a variety of leadership development programs for teachers, coaches and leaders across education systems.