You can coach your child’s literacy learning at home. This means interacting with and guiding your child so he or she grows and succeeds.
Remote literacy learning is a collaboration among schools, families, and students.
Remote literacy learning includes a mixture of literacy learning experiences that are teacher-led, family-led, and student-led. It is a collaboration among schools, families, and students. Parents have an important role in helping develop your child’s literacy skills.
Questions to ask about your child's assessments and instruction at school.
This toolkit helps parents and families take part in literacy experiences at home to develop children’s reading and language skills.
This toolkit helps parents and families understand the many different skills involved with teaching your child to learn to read and how to support your child's reading development at school and home.
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Expert: Evelyn Johnson, Ph.D
Expert: John Gabrieli Ph.D.
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Watch an interview with Dr. Marcia Invernizzi about characteristics of high-quality tutoring experiences and tutors, and what to do if you child is not making progress.
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Short processes to find students who need help in reading, writing, spelling, or math.
Public libraries are a great resource for your child’s literacy learning. They often provide free literacy events, in addition to children’s audio and print books. Library staff can help find resources to support your child’s learning at home.
Check your local library to see what it offers!
If you cannot read traditional print books due to a visual impairment, physical disability or dyslexia, Bookshare may be for you!
Bookshare® is FREE for qualified U.S. students of any age.
Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and more from your local public library - anywhere, anytime. All you need is a library card.
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The research reported here is funded by awards to the National Center on Improving Literacy from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, in partnership with the Office of Special Education Programs (Award #: S283D160003). The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not represent views of OESE, OSEP, or the U.S. Department of Education. Copyright © 2021 National Center on Improving Literacy. https://improvingliterarcy.org
