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La ruta a la lectura: Revise periodicamente el rendimiento
Preguntas para hacer sobre las evaluaciónes y la instrucción de su hijo en la escuela.
Supporting Your Child’s Literacy Development at Home
Taking part in literacy experiences at home can develop your child’s reading ability, comprehension, and language skills. Activities that you can engage in at home include: joint reading, drawing, singing, storytelling, reciting, game playing, and rhyming. You can tailor activities to your child’s age and ability level, and can incorporate technology into your learning opportunities.
La ruta a la lectura: Afinamiento en el hogar
Ayude a su hijo a practicar habilidades de alfabetización temprana y comprender ideas durante la vida cotidiana.
Important Pieces of School-Based Intervention for Students with or at Risk for Dyslexia: Evidence from 40 Years of Research
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis involving studies conducted over the last 4 decades that aimed to improve reading outcomes for Grade K-5 students with or at risk for dyslexia. They were primarily interested to know the factors and characteristics which were consistently associated with effective interventions and outcomes.
What do we know about what’s different in the brain of a person with dyslexia?
What do you suggest using to support the argument to a school that a dyslexic student needs an Orton-Gillingham based program as part of their IEP? What research or information shows that Orton-Gillingham is the best approach for dyslexia?
Recommended resources, what is reading fluency (spanish).
This infographic explains what reading fluency is (in Spanish).
Topic: Fluency with Text, Spanish
Milestones of Early Literacy Development
This infographic outlines key language and early literacy milestones for children 6 months to age 5.
Topic: Beginning Reading, Language Development
The Literacy Pages for Families
This activity book describes activities families can do with their child to promote literacy development.
Topic: Beginning Reading
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Improving literacy briefs.
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MTSS-R Implementation Guide
Step-by-step guide to implementing multi-tiered systems of support in reading (MTSS-R).
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State of Dyslexia
Dyslexia legislation in the United States of America.
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Literacy Skill Checklist
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Print Awareness
The understanding that what is read is linked to the words on the page, rather than to the pictures.
The Literacy Playground for Kids & Families!
Resources at Your Library
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!
Check Out Bookshare
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.
Check Out OverDrive
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 © 2024 National Center on Improving Literacy. https://www.improvingliteracy.org
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