Springboard Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2012, focused on early childhood literacy. The organization operates in the education sector, working to close the literacy gap for K-3 students by integrating family engagement into the instructional process. It has served over 100,000 students across more than 300 Title I schools in cities including Philadelphia, Oakland, Washington D.C., New York, and San Francisco.
The organization's primary methodology is the Family-Educator Learning Accelerator (FELA). This program coaches educators and trains family members to function as effective at-home literacy coaches for children's reading development. According to organization data, 80% of participating students made significant gains in literacy outcomes, with 11% moving from below grade level to at or above grade level.
Springboard Collaborative's operational philosophy is built on the idea that families are experts in their children, while teachers are experts in instruction. This principle underpins its approach to bridging the gap between home and school environments to support student reading achievement.
