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Literacy Matters Essays by:
Elisabeth Schechter
Kat J
Ralph E. Vaughn
Anna Kate Ferrell
Reader
Training Video
A two
hour training video compiled from the Read To Succeed
Reader Training Workshop held on March 5, 2004 is available for
purchase. The video contains presentations from nationally known
guest speakers and authors Jennie
Nash and Laura Dyer.
Local educators present special sessions on how to train individuals
on reading aloud at home and to groups. Please email
for ordering information.
Linebaugh Library System Application
English Version
Spanish Version
The
following websites contain information and materials for parents
and teachers. Also see web links for other
literacy-related web sites.
- Washington Learning Systems
Evidence based programs promote early literacy, language, cognitive, and social development.
- GreatSchools
GreatSchools is teaming up with Strong American Schools to ignite change in our schools. Get the facts. Get the tools. Our country is only as strong as our schools.
- Rutherford LEAP
The mission of Rutherford Leap is to assist Rutherford County's children to leap forward into the 21st century through the use of technology on a regular basis in the classroom.
- Cherish
Every Child
A
Success By 6 Website with great information for parents.
- Rutherford Books from Birth
Rutherford Books from Birth is teaming up with the Governor's Books from Birth and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to give your preshool children a free book each month. All you have to do is read to your children.
- Kid's Reading List
Oprah's book club recently expanded to include reading lists for kids. Through the help of the American Library Association (ALA), the site compiles lists of 100 titles (including both recent and "classic" titles) in five age categories: infant to two, three to five, six to nine, 10 to 12, and 12 and up. Also on the site are 10 ways to make reading fun, including giving books as gifts.
- All About Adolescent Literacy
Resources for parents and educators of kids in grades 4-12.
- Create-a-Reader
- Boys Read
Developing a new generation of literate men.
- Guys Read
A web-based literacy program developed to help boys and men find books they would enjoy reading.
- Family
Info Center @ ERIC Clearinghouse
Provides
free material for parents, as well as other web resources.
- KidBibs
For parents of children 0 to 12, this site provides
helpful learning tips and guides to reading.
- Kids
Can Learn
Helps
parents and teachers help children to be better students.
- Children's
Literary Web Guide
Has
great web-resource pages for parents and teachers.
- Literacy
Center
Interactive
webpage for children – very fun!
- LD Online
Provides up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities.
- National
Children Literacy
Contains
useful tips for parents.
- Book Pals
Performing artists for literacy in schools.
- Tennessee Literacy
Valuable information on literacy programs in the state of Tennessee.
- Pro Literacy
General information on adult and children's literacy program.
- Reading
Rockets
Valuable information on teaching kids to read and helping those
who struggle with reading.
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