Literacy
Submitted by ESCORT Staff on Wed, 2006-08-09 12:20.
Eastern Stream staff members have a solid background in literacy learning and instruction. They share their experiences, expertise, and current research with educators through scientifically-based on-going professional development. The emphasis is on building collaboration and local capacity.
Long-term trend performance on NAEP (2004) demonstrates, on the one hand, that average reading scores have increased for 9-year-olds. It also confirms an ever-present achievement gap between whites and minorities. No Child Left Behind clearly and emphatically addresses the goal of all children in America learning to read well through a comprehensive literacy program inclusive of the findings from the National Reading Panel Report.
The panel concluded that for children to be able to read, they must understand and become skilled at the following:
Many school districts are now simultaneously using a variety of approaches and curricula each designed to address a different component of literacy. This creates discontinuity and disconnect in the literacy classroom. And, the continual adding-on of programs leaves teachers and children feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. Teachers and administrators need to be critical consumers. Through workshops and trainings, Eastern Stream staff can assist educators in better understanding literacy development and implications for instruction.
Follow the links below to learn more about how the Eastern Stream Center can help.
For the latest information on literacy research, news, and information, read M.C. Moran's updates here.
Our library of resources also has a full listing of literacy-related materials.
