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Literacy Design Collaborative Inc.

Literacy Design Collaborative Inc.

New York, NY 10004
Tax ID46-3418612

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About this organization

Revenue

$5,619,414

Expenses

$4,833,757

Website

ldc.org

Mission

SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY STUDENT IN AMERICA GRADUATES FROM HIGH SCHOOL WITH THE LITERACY SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND CAREER.

About

PROVIDE ONLINE TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT TEACHERS AND TEACHER TRAINERS LEARNING HOW TO IMPLEMENT COMMON CORE OR OTHER COLLEGE READY STANDARDS. LDC PROVIDES A CURRICULUM DESIGN STUDIO AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO IMPROVE TEACHER SKILL IN DELIVERING COMMON CORE-ALIGNED INSTRUCTION IN CLASSROOMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. TWO TECHNOLOGY SITES SUPPORT THIS WORK: LDC.ORG AND CORETOOLS.LDC.ORG. BOTH WERE LAUNCHED IN MID-JANUARY 2014.THE LDC.ORG WEBSITE OFFERS TEACHERS, COACHES, AND LEADERS AN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SYSTEM FOR DEVELOPING STUDENTS' LITERACY SKILLS TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE DEMANDS OF COLLEGE AND CAREER. LDC.ORG DESCRIBES THE LDC FRAMEWORK THAT ENABLES TEACHERS TO OPERATIONALIZE THE INSTRUCTIONAL SHIFTS REQUIRED BY THE NEW COMMON CORE OR OTHER COLLEGE READY STANDARDS. THE SITE EXPLAINS AND CATALOGUES A HOST OF FREE RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS, COACHES, AND ADMINISTRATORS TO USE TO BUILD TEACHER SKILL. LDC.ORG EMPOWERS TEACHERS TO BUILD STUDENTS' LITERACY SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE, HISTORY, LITERATURE, AND OTHER IMPORTANT ACADEMIC CONTENT THROUGH MEANINGFUL READING AND WRITING ASSIGNMENTS THAT ARE ALIGNED TO COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS STANDARDS ("CCRS"). FREE AND SOME FEE-BASED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO GUIDE AND INFORM A TEACHER, GROUP OF TEACHERS, COACH, OR ADMINISTRATOR SEEKING TO UNDERSTAND AND CREATE RIGOROUS COMMON CORE INSTRUCTION FOR ALL STUDENTS. LDC CORETOOLS IS A GUIDED ONLINE EXPERIENCE THAT SUPPORTS A TEACHER IN PLANNING, CREATING, AND THINKING THROUGH COMMON CORE OR OTHER COLLEGE READY STANDARDS-ALIGNED INSTRUCTION. WITH LDC CORETOOLS TEACHER: - WORK IN A GOOGLE DOCS-LIKE PLANNING AND AUTHORING ENVIRONMENT THAT GUIDES CREATION OF COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS STANDARDS, ALIGNED CURRICULA INCLUDING LDC MODULES AND MINI-TASKS. - SHARE WORK AND COLLABORATE IN REAL TIME WITH COLLEAGUES WITHIN A SCHOOL OR ACROSS THE COUNTRY. - REVIEW TEACHER VIDEOS, HELPING TO CREATE ENGAGING CCRS ALIGNED CURRICULA FOR YOUR STUDENTS. - ACCESS MODEL BANKS OF MODULES IDENTIFIED AS EXEMPLARY AND GOOD TO GO BY THE JURYING PROCESSES CREATED BY THE STANFORD CENTER FOR ASSESSMENT, LEARNING AND EQUITY. - JURY CURRICULAR MODULES USING THE LDC CORETOOLS ONLINE JURYING TOOL. - ACCESS TEACHER CREATED LITERACY MINI-TASKS FOR STUDENTS VETTED BY EXPERTS AT UC-BERKELEY. - ACCESS FREE AND FEE-BASED ONLINE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COURSES (TEACHER LEARNING TOOLKIT) - ACCESS COACH CERTIFICATION PROCESS AND RESOURCES IN ADDITION, CREATE QUALITY STANDARDS AND MECHANISMS TO ENSURE LDC WORK CONDUCTED BY PARTNERS IN THE FIELD ARE RIGOROUS. LDC REVAMPED ITS ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFERINGS BY CREATING "LDC COURSES" THAT DEFINE THE LEARNING PROGRESSION FOR TEACHERS ENTERING LDC. ALSO REVAMPED ITS WEBSITE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE PAGE TO INCLUDE MORE UP-TO-DATE MATERIALS IN A MORE RATIONAL TEACHER-FRIENDLY ORGANIZED STATE. LDC USES IMPROVEMENT SCIENCE PRINCIPLES WITH PARTNERS TO IDENTIFY KEY NEW LEARNING FOR RAPID PROTOTYPING AND TESTING. LDC WORKS WITH MORE THAN 70 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “The literacy design collaborative ("ldc") seeks to ensure that every student in america graduates from high school with the literacy skills necessary for success in college and career. ldc is a teacher-created instructional design system that transforms educator practice through the use of online tools and resources that facilitate collaboration, content development, and professional learning to effectively implement college and career readiness standards ("ccrs") in k-12 classrooms. ldc works with a variety of stakeholders, including states, districts, partnering organizations, schools, and individual teachers, to enable all educators to model, lead, and succeed in implementing the high expectations embodied the ccrs as they accelerate their own professional growth and increase student outcomes. to fulfill this mission, our work isnested in a "virtuous cycle" of continuous improvement that includes public, transparent practice; reflection; and a commitment to co-design and iterative d”.

When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Seeks to ensure that every student in america graduates from high school with the literacy skills necessary for success in college and career.”.

  • The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is NY.
  • The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 90 BROAD STREET 2ND FL, NEW YORK, NY, 10004.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 17 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $785,657.
  • The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 8 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2013.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $1,525,999 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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