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National Literacy Research

National Reading Panel

For over two years, the National Reading Panel reviewed research-based knowledge on reading instruction and held open panel meetings in Washington, DC, and regional meetings across the United States. On April 13, 2000, the NRP concluded its work and submitted "The Report of the National Reading Panel: Teaching Children to Read," at a hearing before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education.

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National Institute for Literacy

The National Institute for Literacy, a federal agency, provides leadership on literacy issues, including the improvement of reading instruction for children, youth, and adults. In consultation with the U.S. Departments of Education, Labor, and Health and Human Services, the Institute serves as a national resource on current, comprehensive literacy research, practice, and policy.

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Raising Readers: Preparing Preschoolers for Success
Grades: Preschool-Kindergarten Hours: 15
This course focuses on preparing preschoolers for success by developing their early literacy skills. Using early literacy research from Susan B. Neuman and Kathleen Roskos, you'll learn to plan meaningful early literacy-learning experiences that build on preschoolers' prior knowledge, expand their vocabulary, and strengthen oral language development - providing the foundation for reading, writing, and future academic success. Unless otherwise indicated, this course is not usually available for graduate credit.

Raising Readers: Ready to Read and Write with Digital Media (PreK)
Grades: Preschool Hours: 15
Learn to use programming and online resources to help young children develop early literacy and reading skills. Explore ways to use different types of stories to teach early reading and writing skills and how to share stories through oral storytelling and interactive readalouds. Create new stories together while interacting with PBS story characters in online games and activities. Internet access for children required for course activities.

RDLA061 Raising Readers: Ready to Spark Word Power
Grades: 1st-3rd Hours: 15
Reach and teach struggling readers through an engaging, collaborative experience. Explore different ways to teach decoding and build vocabulary, comprehension, and reading fluency skills — all designed to motivate and transform kids into confident readers and writers. Explore hip, innovative songs, raps, videos, games, and activities from The Electric Company® and learn how they can motivate and engage at-risk kids in school, daycare and after-school settings. Internet access for children required for course activities. Unless otherwise indicated, this course is not usually available for graduate credit.


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For more information on major research elements of PBS KIDS Raising Readers, visit pbskids.org/read
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