Even Start Family Literacy Resources

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

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
Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication
Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy
National Center for Early Development and Learning (NCEDL)
National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL)
National Child Care Information Center (NCCIC)
National Even Start Association
National Institute for Literacy (NIFL)
ProLiteracy Worldwide
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)
Wisconsin Early Childhood Collaborating Partners (WECCP)
Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards
Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS)

For questions about this information, contact Jennifer Waldner (608) 266-5184

Last updated on 5/9/2011 12:38:58 PM