Mebane Early Literacy Center
The Mebane Early Literacy Center at UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s most comprehensive early literacy research, practice, and engagement center. Grounded in the science of reading, MELC advances literacy through applied teacher preparation, innovative research, and meaningful collaboration with schools and community organizations. We prepare future teachers to deliver evidence-based reading instruction with numerous school-based opportunities, provide educators and administrators with professional learning through the Mebane Early Literacy Summit, webinars, and resources, and support school and community networks to promote literacy engagement. Through this integrated approach, we help ensure that teachers are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to teach reading effectively, so that all students become skilled, lifelong readers.
Mission
Develop highly effective and ethical literacy professionals who prepare children for life through literacy and positively impact the people and organizations they serve in urban, rural, and other diverse settings.
Vision
Serve as a catalyst and leader for literacy innovation in teacher development, research, and community outreach, with a focus on educational equity through excellence and engagement.
Goals
- Center Goal 1: Inform and drive practice, curriculum, and research to educate teacher candidates to teach reading and writing skills to Pre-K to 5th grade students
- Center Goal 2: Provide schools, communities, and other education partners in North Carolina with professional development and support for education in early childhood literacy
- Center Goal 3: Advance the field of early literacy, by elevating research and investing in the work of graduate students, staff, and faculty
Contact us : mebanecenter@charlotte.edu
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