About Us

The Center for Early Learning Success is a part of the Comprehensive Centers Network to support regional, state, and local educational agencies in implementing effective PK to Grade 3 (PK-3) early learning systems.

Mission + Vision

Our mission

To provide technical assistance to support state, local, tribal, and regional educational agencies, in advancing learning and success across the PK–3 continuum.

Our vision

To transform PK-3 learning systems to tangibly improve children’s and families’ access, experiences, and outcomes for lifelong learning and success.

Our Focus Areas

CELS supports agencies to strengthen developmentally informed and evidence-based PK–3 curriculum and learning across five priority areas:

  • Pedagogy of Early Learning

  • Early Literacy Instruction

  • Early Math Instruction 

  • Kindergarten Transitions 

  • Parent and Family Partnerships to Support Regular Attendance

Our Partners