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Early Language & Literacy KnowledgeBase

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

The Early Language and Literacy KnowledgeBase is an online resource supporting language and literacy development in early learners from birth through age eight. Its focus is to support parents and caregivers in helping early learners with their language and literacy development, and teachers in enhancing their instruction for early learners from pre-Kindergarten through Grade 3.

Task 4: Be Aware of National Research Organizations and Policy Groups

Guideline: National research organizations and policy groups devoted to language arts and reading are information sources and advocates for early learner language and literacy development. Educators of early learners should possess an awareness of these organizations.


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Center for the Study of Child Care Employment

This link is to the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment website. The Center's research and recommendations are used to inform policy decisions that support the early care and education workforce. Educators of early learners and program administrators may find its content useful.

 

Center on Enhancing Early Learning Outcomes

The Center on Enhancing Early Learning Outcomes (CEELO) is one of 22 Comprehensive Centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. As noted at its website, "the Center on Enhancing Early Learning Outcomes (CEELO) will strengthen the capacity of State Education Agencies (SEAs) to lead sustained improvements in early learning opportunities and outcomes."

 

International Dyslexia Association

This link is to the International Dyslexia Association website. As noted at its website, "The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is an international organization that concerns itself with the complex issues of dyslexia."

 

International Reading Association

The International Reading Association (IRA) is a non-profit organization committed to literacy development around the world. According to the website, IRA "supports literacy professionals through a wide range of resources, advocacy efforts, volunteerism, and professional development activities."

 

Literacy Information and Communication System

This link is to the Literacy Information and Communication System website. As noted at its website,"The Literacy Information and Communication System, commonly referred to as LINCS, is a national dissemination, resource gathering, and professional development system providing information on a wide variety of literacy relevant topics, issues, and resources."

 

The Florida Center for Reading Research

This link is to The Florida Center for Reading Research website.

 

Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts

This link is to the Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts website. Based at the University of Texas at Austin, the Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts "is committed to providing leadership to state, national, and international educators in effective reading and mathematics instruction through its diversified research, technical assistance, and professional development projects."

 

What Works Clearinghouse

As noted at its website, "the What Works Clearinghouse, established by the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences, provides educators, policymakers, researchers, and the public with a central and trusted source of scientific evidence of what works in education."

PRESENTATIONS

Writing Instructional Goals and Objectives

This Penn State University tutorial introduces instructional goals, the three types of instructional objectives, and the nest way to write and assess them.

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National Association for the Education of Young Children

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children.