School Reading Programs
Link to some of the reading readiness and reading programs in schools today.
Accelerated Reader, STAR
Locate information about the accelerated reader program, how it works, sample quizzes and tests. Also review information on the STAR reading program.
America Reads Challenge
http://www.ed.gov/inits/americareads
This grassroots national program challenges Americans to help all our children learn to read. It contains separate web pages for kids, parents, educators, and communities.
Even Start
The purpose of the National Even Start Association is to extend learning and enrich language development for children from birth to age seven and their families by building literacy skills in both parents and children. The program focuses on teaching parents literacy and parenting skills that they can use to teach their children.
Head Start
The National Head Start Association (NHSA) is a private not-for-profit membership. It serves as a national forum for the continued enhancement of Head Start services for economically disadvantaged children ages 0 through 5, and their families. Check out the families and children magazine.
High/Scope Educational Research Foundation
The High/Scope® Foundation is an independent nonprofit research, development, training, and public advocacy organization located in Ypsilanti, Michigan (1970). The Foundation's principal goals are to promote the learning and development of children worldwide from infancy through adolescence and to support and train educators and parents as they help children learn. Under "News and Notes", you can read the High Scope position papers on becoming a competent and enthusiastic reader.
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)
Since its inception in 1966, RIF has grown into a national grass-roots network of more than 310,000 volunteers at 18,000 sites. Find out how RIF uses support from the U.S. Department of Education, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and countless individuals to place more than 200 million books in the hands and homes of children who need them most.
Reading Recovery
http://www.readingrecovery.org
Reading Recovery was developed in New Zealand by Dr. Mary M. Clay. This is a short-term intervention on a one-to-one basis for low-achieving first graders. Students receive a half-hour lesson each school day for 12 to 20 weeks with a specially trained instructor. Visit the site for additional information.
