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.

Literacy Begins at Home

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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