Advancing Literacy for All Learners in Imperial County
The Mission of the California Reading and Literature Project (CRLP) is to provide high-quality standard-based teacher professional deCRLP Imperial partners with educators, schools, and districts to strengthen reading, writing, academic language, and literacy instruction across content areas. Through research-informed professional learning, Teacher Leadership, coaching, and sustained support, we help educators build the knowledge and systems needed for every student to thrive.
Thank you for visiting the CRLP at ICOE webpage. CRLP Signature Professional Learning Programs are the culmination of teacher-leader knowledge, scholars, and researchers. These programs offer practical instructional routines and scaffolds that help foster the development of literacy for students of all ages.
Upcoming Professional Learning
CRLP Imperial offers professional learning that strengthens educator knowledge, instructional practice, and leadership. Opportunities may be open to individual educators, offered through a regional cohort, or developed in partnership with a school or district.
Availability varies by program, audience, schedule, and regional capacity. Review current CRLP Imperial institutes, study sessions, Communities of Practice, and leadership opportunities.
October 2026
- CRLP OPEN Session: Results - Foundational Literacy (3-Day Event)
Date: 10/8/26, 10/9/26, 10/16/26
Time: 8:30am – 3:00pm
Location: ICOE - ITC (Bldg. B)
Price: $1,050 per person for all three days - Register to participate
February 2027
- CRLP OPEN: Results Reading Comprehension (3-Day Event)
Date: 2/2/27, 2/5/27, 2/11/27
Time: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Location: ICOE - ITC (Bldg. B)
Price: $1,050 per person for all three days - Register to participate
March 2027
- CRLP OPEN Session: LHEW (Learning How English Works) (3-Day Event)
Date: 3/1/27, 3/2/27, 3/8/27
Time: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Location: ICOE - ITC (Bldg. B)
Price: $1,050 per person for all three days - Register to participate
About & Contact
About CRLP Imperial
CRLP Imperial is a regional site of the California Reading & Literature Project, a statewide network that centers educators as learners and leaders. Housed at the Imperial County Office of Education, CRLP Imperial provides literacy and language professional learning, develops Teacher Leaders, and partners with schools and districts across Imperial County.
Our Regional Focus
Imperial County is home to a richly bilingual and bicultural community. CRLP Imperial works to expand equitable access to high-quality literacy and language instruction by strengthening educator expertise, developing local leadership, and building sustained partnerships responsive to regional needs.
Contact CRLP Imperial
Abel Juarez
Curriculum Coordinator
Abel Juarez has served as an ICOE Curriculum Coordinator since 2021 and a CRLP Regional Director since 2022. His work includes history-social science, literacy, ELD, coaching, adult learning, district partnerships, and cross-content language development.
Veronica Cervantes
Curriculum Coordinator
Veronica Cervantes is an ICOE Curriculum Coordinator and former CRLP Teacher Leader. Her work includes PK-3 literacy, English learner programs, professional learning, and regional literacy initiatives.
Rocio Obeso
Clerical Assistant II
Rocio Obeso provides clerical support for CRLP Imperial.
Questions about professional learning, Teacher Leadership, or school and district partnerships? Contact a Regional Co-Director. For clerical support and general CRLP program questions, contact Rocio Obeso.
Imperial County Office of Education, 1398 Sperber Road, El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: 760-312-6464
Statewide Connection
Part of a Statewide Network
Visit the CRLP Statewide Office to explore the statewide network, official programs, conferences, partnerships, and resources.