Carlin Conner

Carlin Conner, PhD is a Senior Research Scientist at the Virginia Literacy Partnerships (VLP). She received her PhD from Southern Methodist University. At the VLP office, Carlin leads efforts to develop and pilot the new state-supported literacy screener. Her research interests include literacy assessment and interventions, with a focus on supporting children who are culturally and linguistically diverse and children with disabilities. Carlin has also spent time as both a special education teacher and instructional coach.

Current Projects:

• Literacy Screener Revision Pilot (English and Spanish)
• Read Well
• Reach Every Reader
• Professional Development
• National Center on Improving Literacy
• Virginia Literacy Act
• Reading and Academic Development Research Group