KINGS LITERACY INITIATIVE PACT

The founding of KLIP​​

KINGS LITERACY INITIATIVE PACT

The founding of KLIP​​

KINGS LITERACY INITIATIVE PACT

The founding of KLIP​​

Woman and man stand together, smiling. The woman wears a patterned dress; the man has a blue shirt and colorful tie. White wall background.
Nora Chahbazi and John Corcoran

AS A MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF KINGS COUNTY, MIKE ROBINSON HAD BEEN EAGER TO ASSIST WITH THE PROBLEM OF ILLITERACY AND SUB-LITERACY IN THE COUNTY.

While supportive of the current efforts of administrators, teachers, and staff, Mike wanted to do more.  When he learned the story of John Corcoran and his work, Mike thought, "I have to bring that to Kings County.

John Corcoran had been a teacher for 17 years, yet he couldn't read because no one had taken the time to help him in a way he could understand.  For years, he had fooled his teachers and, later, his coworkers by using clever tricks and stratagems to hide his illiteracy.  Eventually, at the age of 48, he finally learned to read using the same teaching methods found in Evidence Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI).

AS A MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF KINGS COUNTY, MIKE ROBINSON HAD BEEN EAGER TO ASSIST WITH THE PROBLEM OF ILLITERACY AND SUB-LITERACY IN THE COUNTY.

While supportive of the current efforts of administrators, teachers, and staff, Mike wanted to do more.  When he learned the story of John Corcoran and his work, Mike thought, "I have to bring that to Kings County. 

John Corcoran had been a teacher for 17 years, yet he couldn't read because no one had taken the time to help him in a way he could understand.  For years, he had fooled his teachers and, later, his coworkers by using clever tricks and stratagems to hide his illiteracy.  Eventually, at the age of 48, he finally learned to read using the same teaching methods found in Evidence Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI).
Woman and man stand together, smiling. The woman wears a patterned dress; the man has a blue shirt and colorful tie. White wall background.
Nora Chahbazi and John Corcoran
Woman and man stand together, smiling. The woman wears a patterned dress; the man has a blue shirt and colorful tie. White wall background.
Nora Chahbazi and John Corcoran

AS A MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF KINGS COUNTY, MIKE ROBINSON HAD BEEN EAGER TO ASSIST WITH THE PROBLEM OF ILLITERACY AND SUB-LITERACY IN THE COUNTY.

While supportive of the current efforts of administrators, teachers, and staff, Mike wanted to do more.  When he learned the story of John Corcoran and his work, Mike thought, "I have to bring that to Kings County.
John Corcoran had been a teacher for 17 years, yet he couldn't read because no one had taken the time to help him in a way he could understand.  For years, he had fooled his teachers and, later, his coworkers by using clever tricks and stratagems to hide his illiteracy.  Eventually, at the age of 48, he finally learned to read using the same teaching methods found in Evidence Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI).
Fighting illiteracy became a passion for John.  He teamed up with Nora Chahbazi, founder of EBLI, to help others learn to read.  EBLI is a unique system and set of instructional tools that helps any student to read to his or her highest potential.  Not just another program, it is a way of life for teachers and reading specialists, who will be able to impact thousands of students over their careers.  Plus, EBLI doesn't come at a huge cost and it's proven to increase scores consistently nationwide.
Mike teamed up with his daughter-in-law, Tawny Robinson, an elementary educator, to form a local organization — Kings Literacy Initiative Pact (KLIP) — and bring this system to Kings County.
Fighting illiteracy became a passion for John.  He teamed up with Nora Chahbazi, founder of EBLI, to help others learn to read.  EBLI is a unique system and set of instructional tools that helps any student to read to his or her highest potential.  Not just another program, it is a way of life for teachers and reading specialists, who will be able to impact thousands of students over their careers.  Plus, EBLI doesn't come at a huge cost and it's proven to increase scores consistently nationwide.

Mike teamed up with his daughter-in-law, Tawny Robinson, an elementary educator, to form a local organization — Kings Literacy Initiative Pact (KLIP) — and bring this system to Kings County.
Fighting illiteracy became a passion for John.  He teamed up with Nora Chahbazi, founder of EBLI, to help others learn to read.  EBLI is a unique system and set of instructional tools that helps any student to read to his or her highest potential.  Not just another program, it is a way of life for teachers and reading specialists, who will be able to impact thousands of students over their careers.  Plus, EBLI doesn't come at a huge cost and it's proven to increase scores consistently nationwide.

Mike teamed up with his daughter-in-law, Tawny Robinson, an elementary educator, to form a local organization — Kings Literacy Initiative Pact (KLIP) — and bring this system to Kings County.

WHAT IS KLIP?

KLIP is a group of like-minded people who want to make a difference in our community by helping students, of all ages and abilities, reach their highest potential in reading and writing.  We want to put an end to the epidemic of illiteracy.  This group understands that we must work collaboratively as partners, with elected officials, educators (teachers and administrators), parents, tutors, and people of action!  We have made a pact, to make a difference!

TRAINING DAY

In July of 2018, KLIP hosted 28 teachers, from 18 different school sites, as well as 15 administrators from the participating schools that were invited as observers.  The training was held at Corcoran Unified School District’s Technology Learning Center and was a phenomenal success.  Every teacher and administrator in attendance left the three-day training excited and ready to engage with students.
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Mike and Tawny Robinson

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John Corcoran Speaking

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Nora Chahbazi Speaking

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Training evaluation form with handwritten responses.
Training evaluation form with handwritten responses.

WHAT IS KLIP?

KLIP is a group of like-minded people who want to make a difference in our community by helping students, of all ages and abilities, reach their highest potential in reading and writing.  We want to put an end to the epidemic of illiteracy.  This group understands that we must work collaboratively as partners, with elected officials, educators (teachers and administrators), parents, tutors, and people of action!  We have made a pact, to make a difference!

TRAINING DAY

In July of 2018, KLIP hosted 28 teachers, from 18 different school sites, as well as 15 administrators from the participating schools that were invited as observers.  The training was held at Corcoran Unified School District’s Technology Learning Center and was a phenomenal success.  Every teacher and administrator in attendance left the three-day training excited and ready to engage with students.
Woman in teal shirt sorting items on a desk with several boxes and a blue bag in an office.

Prepping the Materials

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Two people present in a room to an audience seated at tables. A screen displays text.

Mike and Tawny Robinson

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Man presenting to seated audience at a literacy event, a screen shows text about a foundation.

John Corcoran Speaking

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A woman speaking at a podium in a conference room with a seated audience and a screen.

Nora Chahbazi Speaking

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People seated at tables in a room with a presenter standing near the center, leading a meeting or workshop.
A conference room with people attending a presentation. A presenter stands near a projected diagram.
Training evaluation form with handwritten responses.
Training evaluation form with handwritten responses.
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WHAT IS KLIP?

KLIP is a group of like-minded people who want to make a difference in our community by helping students, of all ages and abilities, reach their highest potential in reading and writing.  We want to put an end to the epidemic of illiteracy.  This group understands that we must work collaboratively as partners, with elected officials, educators (teachers and administrators), parents, tutors, and people of action!  We have made a pact, to make a difference!

TRAINING DAY

In July of 2018, KLIP hosted 28 teachers, from 18 different school sites, as well as 15 administrators from the participating schools that were invited as observers.  The training was held at Corcoran Unified School District’s Technology Learning Center and was a phenomenal success.  Every teacher and administrator in attendance left the three-day training excited and ready to engage with students.
Woman in teal shirt sorting items on a desk with several boxes and a blue bag in an office.

Prepping the Materials

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Two people present in a room to an audience seated at tables. A screen displays text.

Mike and Tawny Robinson

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Man presenting to seated audience at a literacy event, a screen shows text about a foundation.

John Corcoran Speaking

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A woman speaking at a podium in a conference room with a seated audience and a screen.

Nora Chahbazi Speaking

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People seated at tables in a room with a presenter standing near the center, leading a meeting or workshop.
A conference room with people attending a presentation. A presenter stands near a projected diagram.
Training evaluation form with handwritten responses.
Training evaluation form with handwritten responses.
View more
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TAWNY'S UPDATE...

"In late September, we met with each of the trainees at their school sites, where we provided coaching, observation, and demonstration lessons.  I am happy to report that each teacher has begun using the EBLI system in their classrooms and they are already seeing their students succeed.  Best of all, teachers are seeing positive 
changes in their students' attitudes toward reading.  We cannot wait to see what the future holds for these students, so stay tuned for more results!"
Woman smiles while speaking, wearing a red top. Light-colored name tag on her chest. Background appears to be an event.

TAWNY'S UPDATE...

"In late September, we met with each of the trainees at their school sites, where we provided coaching, observation, and demonstration lessons.  I am happy to report that each teacher has begun using the EBLI system in their classrooms and they are already seeing their students succeed.
 Best of all, teachers are seeing positive changes in their students' attitudes toward reading.  We cannot wait to see what the future holds for these students, so stay tuned for more results!"
Woman smiles while speaking, wearing a red top. Light-colored name tag on her chest. Background appears to be an event.

TAWNY'S UPDATE...

"In late September, we met with each of the trainees at their school sites, where we provided coaching, observation, and demonstration lessons.  I am happy to report that each teacher has begun using the EBLI system in their classrooms and they are already seeing their  students succeed.  Best of all, teachers are seeing positive changes in their students' attitudes toward reading.  We cannot wait to see what the future holds for these students, so stay tuned for more results!"
KLIP logo with a blue cartoon bird on the left and right sides. Yellow letters spell out KLIP with blue words under each letter.
Five people smiling in sepia-toned room, standing near a wooden cabinet with framed photos and decorative items on top.
Mike Robinson, Tawny Robinson, Nora Chahbazi, Colleen Mertes, John Corcoran
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KLIP logo with a blue cartoon bird on the left and right sides. Yellow letters spell out KLIP with blue words under each letter.
Five people smiling in sepia-toned room, standing near a wooden cabinet with framed photos and decorative items on top.
Mike Robinson, Tawny Robinson, Nora Chahbazi, Colleen Mertes, John Corcoran
CALL US TODAY!
KLIP logo with a blue cartoon bird on the left and right sides. Yellow letters spell out KLIP with blue words under each letter.
Five people smiling in sepia-toned room, standing near a wooden cabinet with framed photos and decorative items on top.
Mike Robinson, Tawny Robinson, Nora Chahbazi, Colleen Mertes, John Corcoran