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