The Foundation for Comprehensive Early Literacy Learning provides professional development to schools that are committed to whole school reform. The commitment to this reform includes changes in the instructional program, alignment of teaching methods and curriculum, adjustments in site management and the role of leadership, and increasing the involvement of parents with the schooling of their children. The CELL/ExLL/Second Chance model is one that places a high level of confidence in the ability of school staffs to accomplish this reform. Rather than using scripted programs, the model focuses on using professional development to support teacher decision making and the development of a site based team to lead reform efforts. The model is also committed to developing capacity for each participating school. It is through this capacity that whole school reform can be supported over the long term.