Research into Literacy Development

We broadly put readers into 3 categories and there are strategies for helping each one develop the skills they need.

Emergent Readers

Early Readers

Early Fluent Readers

Here are some excellent links for anyone wanting to learn more about the research that is being done to help young learners become more literate.

• Reading Is Fundamental - this great site has tips for parents and teachers for readers of all levels, a great set of activities that support these and MUCH more
• Reading Rockets is a national multimedia project offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.
• Read, Write, and Think
• Eduplace
• From the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (particularly for young children)
• Bank Street College - this college has had a model school where it can try new programs and evaluate research-based teaching.
• University of Connecticut page for Professional Development in Literacy and Technology Integration
• Eduscapes - a site for lifelong learners of all ages by Media-Generalist, Annette Lamb
• Brain Connection has some great articles
• Kathy Schrock is a media generalist who has done a fabulous job of cataloging Internet Resources
• Reading Online - an electronic journal of the International Reading Association