On October 2, join in Jumpstart's Read for the Record to help break a world record as hundreds of thousands of people read the book Corduroy on the same day.
If your child is four, take this opportunity to get a snapshot of the early literacy skills he or she has developed and the new skills they will continue to develop over the course of the school year.
Use the Get Ready to Read! screening tool now, in the middle of the year, and at the end of the year, to see the progress that your child makes as he or she gets ready for kindergarten.
Educator Extras
As you send your child off to kindergarten, it's important to know what kinds of skills they'll need to be successful throughout the year.
This article from Reading Rockets lists some signs that you can look for to see if your child is academically, socially and physically ready for the transition to kindergarten.
In "A Model for RTI in Pre-K: Recognition and Response," find out how Recognition and Response relates to the Response to Intervention model by helping early childhood teachers and parents recognize children who show signs of learning difficulty and respond in ways that help them experience early school success.
Make your back-to-school night a success with these tips from Teacher's Network.
Sixteen governors and the mayor of the District of Columbia have proposed a $262 million increase in pre-K funding, doubling the current budget and making pre-K available to nearly 60,000 more children nationwide.
On October 2, join in 
