Our partners are organizations in the fields of education, reading and learning disabilities. Their Web sites contain a wealth of interesting information. With our partners, we are part of an informational network and learning community which provides research-based information to professionals and parents. Our partners also help to ensure our widespread reach to underserved populations. Together, we raise awareness of reading difficulties, learning disabilities, and the importance of early identification and intervention. Visit our partner Web sites: Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)CWLA is an association of almost 1,200 public and private nonprofit agencies. They are dedicated to promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their families. Between the Lions This public television show from WGBH is designed to foster the literacy skills of children ages 4 to 7. The show playfully demonstrates the joys of reading and gives kids some of the experiences they need in order to become successful readers. Easter Seals Child Development Center Network This organization provides services to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs, and gives support to their families Family Education Network (FEN) Extensive online network for learning and information resources about children, parenting and education. Provides a link to the online version of the Get Ready to Read! screening tool. Greatschools.net Greatschools provides free information, resources, publications and support to parents of children with learning disabilities and to kids themselves. An organization dedicated to promoting high levels of literacy for all by improving the quality of reading instruction, disseminating research and information about reading, and encouraging the lifetime reading habit. JumpstartJumpstart is a national movement that invests in building school success for young children; inspires college students to become future teachers and leaders in education; and involves families in their child's learning experiences. Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) LDA is a membership organization that strives to advance the education and general welfare of children and adults with learning disabilities. Lee Pesky Learning Center A non-profit, educational organization based in Boise, Idaho specializing in helping individuals with learning disabilities.
Provides technical assistance to family child care associations through developing leadership and professionalism and addressing issues of concern to family child care programs. National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) NCFL works to ensure that all families at the lowest ends of the literacy and economic continuum will have opportunities to expand their education and improve their economic and social well-being through quality family literacy programs. National Council of La Raza (NCLR) NCLR is the nation's largest constituency-based Hispanic organization. It involves Hispanic organizations in helping to shape and strengthen education in their own communities. National Head Start Association (NHSA) PCHP is an innovative home-based literacy and parenting program serving families challenged by poverty, low levels of education and other obstacles to educational success. Parents as Teachers A national organization whose mission is to provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life. Pearson Education: Pearson Early Learning The Public Library Association enhances the development and effectiveness of public library staff and public library services. Reach Out and Read Reach Out and Read is a program that builds on the relationship between doctors and the parents of young children to support children's language and literacy development through information at well-child visits and materials for parents to take home. Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) School-based child care and family support model that links communities, families and schools in order to respond to modern changes in patterns of work and family life. The Stern Center for Language and Learning This nonprofit literacy center based in Vermont is dedicated to helping children and adults with learning differences reach their full potential. It is the only literacy resource of its kind in northern New England and upstate New York WETA WETA is the leading public broadcasting station in the nation's capital, serving Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. WETA produces two Web sites that work closely with Get Ready to Read!: LDOnLine LDOnline provides information about learning disabilities for parents, teachers and other professionals. Reading Rockets Reading Rockets is a national multimedia project provides many resources for parents and educators about how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help them.
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