Even Start Family Literacy

Resources

Beaty, Janice. 50 Early Childhood Literacy Strategies. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson, Merrill Prentice Hall, 2005.

Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement. Put Reading First: The Research Building Blocks for Teaching Children to Read Kindergarten through Grade 3. Jessup, MD: National Institute for Literacy, 2003.

__________. Put Reading First: Helping Your Child to Read: A Parent Guide. Jessup, MD: National Institute for Literacy, 2001.

Center for Improving the Readiness of Children for Learning and Education. Preschool Early Language and Literacy Training. Houston: University of Texas Health Science Center, 2005.

Hohmann, Mary. Fee, Fie, Phonemic Awareness: 130 Prereading Activities for Preschoolers. Ypsilanti, MI: High Scope Press, 2002.

Kruidenier, Ed. Research-Based Principles for Adult Basic Education Reading Instruction. Washington, DC: National Institute for Literacy, 2002.

Lenski, Susan Davis, and Fabiola Ehlers-Zavala. Reading Strategies for Spanish Speakers. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt, 2004.

McShane, Susan. Applying Research in Reading Instruction for Adults: First Steps for Teachers. Washington, DC: National Institute for Literacy, 2005.

"Model of Family Literacy Services and Effects" Author unknown; shared at National State Coordinator's Meeting, 1999.
http://dpi.wi.gov/titleone/doc/famlit_model.doc Word document

Nelson, Cindy, et al. Using Computers in Family Literacy Programs. Louisville, KY: National Center for Family Literacy, 2003.

Schickedanz, Judith, and Renee Casbergue. Writing in Preschool: Learning to Orchestrate Meaning and Marks. Newark,DE:. International Reading Association, 2005.

Vukelich, Carol, and James Christie. Building a Foundation for Preschool Literacy: Effective Instruction for Children's Reading and Writing Development. Newark, DE: International Reading Association, 2006.

Organizations/Associations

"  The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy  http://barbarabushfoundation.com/
"  Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication   http://reading.indiana.edu/
"  Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy  http://www.ed.psu.edu/goodlinginstitute/
"  National Center for Early Development and Learning (NCEDL)  http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ncedl/
"  National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL)  http://www.famlit.org/
"  National Child Care Information Center (NCCIC)  http://wwwnccic.org
"  National Even Start Association  http://www.evenstart.org/
"  National Institute for Literacy (NIFL)  http://www.nifl.gov/
"  ProLiteracy Worldwide  http://www.proliteracy.org/
"  Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)  http://www.rif.org/
"  Wisconsin Early Childhood Collaborating Partners (WECCP)  http://www.collaboratingpartners.com
"  Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards  http://www.collaboratingpartners.com/EarlyLS.htm
"  Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS)  http://www.wtcsystem.edu

For questions about this information, contact Kathleen M. Jackson (608) 266-9616

Last updated on 10/2/2008 11:12:43 AM

Even Start Family Literacy Resources