Frequently Asked Questions
"Among the many techniques parents and teachers of prelinguistic children use to facilitate communication and language development, responding to children's communication is among the most important." --Cook et al., 2000
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Reading Milestones
Literacy Instruction
Framework for Developing Evidence-Based Early Literacy Practices
Effective
English Language Instruction for English Learners in the Elementary Grades
Resources for Building Reading Comprehension
The Sounds of Standard English (video)
Literacy checklists for the Home, Classroom and Child Care (English and Spanish)
Critical Issue: Monitoring the School Literacy Program
Assessment
Individual Growth and Development Indicators for Infants and Toddlers – IGDI, ages 0-3 years
Preschool
Assessment: A Guide to Developing a Balanced Approach, ages 0-8
years
Get it, Got it, Go, Preschool Individual Growth and Development Indicators, ages 3-5 years
Understanding
Assessment Information: The Assessment Literacy Project, all ages
Get Ready to Read Screening Preschool Literacy screening tool (English and Spanish)
PWPS: Preschool Word and Print Awareness Assessment: Ages 4-5 years
The Assessment Process: Ages 5-10
DIBELS Data System: Ages 5-11 years
4 Steps to Finding an Excellent Tutor for Your Child: Ages 6-10
Schools and Tutoring
Administrator’s Guide to Preschool Inclusion 3 to 5 years
What a Good Summer Reading Program Looks Like 5- 13 years
Opportunity Deferred or Opportunity Taken? An Update Look at Delaying Kindergarten Entry
Ten Pointers on Evaluating a Young Child’s Writing
Questions Parents Ask About Schools
Finding Books
Book Reviews of Children’s Books with Recommendations by age from The Reading Tub 0-13 years
Children’s Literature by Developmental Level
Multicultural Books for Literacy Programs
Authors and Illustrators on the Web.
Guidelines for Choosing Multicultural Books
Children’s Picture Book Database: Ages 0 -8
William Allen White Children's Book Awards
Guide for Reviewing Children’s Literature that Includes People with Disabilities
The Children’s Literature Web Guide
Technology
The
Role of Technology in Early Childhood Programs, ages 0-8 years
Assistive Technology Resources
Assistive Technology Toolbox: A Digital Resource Guide for Parents
Assistive Technology Resources for Play
Computer-Assisted Instruction and Writing
Universal Design for Play Tool
Computer-Assisted Instruction and Reading
Steps to Choosing Smart Software for Preschoolers
Research
Doing What Works: Research-based Education Practices Online
What is Scientifically-Based Research? (K-3)
Whole-Language High Jinks: How to Tell When “Scientifically-Based Reading Instruction” Isn’t
Where to Find
Where to find Braile Books for Children
How Do I Know a Good Early Reading Program When I See One?
Literacy Resources for Special Needs
Bilingual and Spanish Resources
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