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International Reading Association - http://www.reading.org
Seeks to improve quality of reading instruction through studying the reading processes and teaching techniques; serving as a clearinghouse for the dissemination of reading research. |
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National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) - http://www.nifl.gov/
An independent federal organization leading the national effort toward a fully literate United States in the 21st century. |
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The National Literacy Trust - http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/
British nonprofit devoted to promoting literacy and literacy educators. Issues, statistics, research, events, publications, resources, other related organizations, discussion boards, and contact details. |
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First Book - http://www.firstbook.org/
U.S. nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide disadvantaged children with new books. |
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Canadian Organization for Development through Education (CODE) - http://www.codecan.org/
Promoting self-sufficiency through literacy in the developing world. |
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Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement - http://www.ciera.org/
Resources pertaining to early literacy, including Power Point presentations, hot lists for reading teachers and tutors, and a searchable database. |
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Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Education - http://www.readwriteact.org/
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill based network of college students, adult learners, administrators, literacy practitioners and community partners to implement and support participatory education and social change work in campus-based literacy programs. |
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The Center for Literacy Studies - http://cls.coe.utk.edu/
Provides research and professional development services that strengthen adult literacy education thru local, regional, national, and international efforts. News, events, statistics, resources and research. |
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StoryPlus Foundation - http://www.storyplusfoundation.org/
A non-profit organization dedicated to improving children's literacy. Background of the group, newsletter, activities and events, and contribution details. In English and in French. |
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Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council - http://www.gplc.org/
Nonprofit agency that provides reading, writing, math, English language, and computer skills to adults and out of school young adults. |
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Global Literacy Project, Inc. - http://www.glpinc.org/
A non-profit organization which collects and ships donated books to Africa and the Caribbean where they are used to create libraries in rural schools and communities. Community literacy projects are also established. List of programs and related links. |
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Centre for Family Literacy - http://www.famlit.ca
Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Centre offers a variety of family and adult literacy programs. |
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Alabama Reading Association - http://www.alabama-reading.org/
Events, projects, newsletter, pictures, and membership and contact details. |
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National Children's Literacy Project (NCLP) - http://www.child2000.org/lit-tips.htm
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the literacy skills of children; promoting literacy as an integral factor in the growth of society and in an individual's ability to lead a productive and fulfilling life. |
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Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Hawai`i - http://gearup.hawaii.edu/
A US federal program with a mission to significantly increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. News and events, participating schools, tutor recruiting details, and contact information. |
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San Jose Area Writing Project - http://www.sjawp.org/
Dedicated to improving the teaching of writing in kindergarten through high school classrooms. News and details about past and future events, registration information for those events, and contact and project information. |
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Operation Read - http://www.opread.org/
Operation Read teaches Adult Literacy and English as a Second language. Farm Outreach Video sales in English and Spanish. |
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Kingston Literacy - http://www.kingstonliteracy.com
Kingston Literacy furthers the development and growth of adult and family literacy in Kingston and neighbouring communities. We also create and market literacy resources. |
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Center for Academic and Reading Skills - http://cars.uth.tmc.edu
Research facility that studies how reading and other academic skills develop in normal and academically disabled children, and children who are underachievers. |
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Literacy Matters - http://www.literacymatters.com/
Provides literacy training and resources for school and home for preschool through grade 6, and special needs. Based in Cheshire, UK. |
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ABC Learn - http://www.abclearn.org
Non-profit agency providing supplemental literacy instruction to at-risk students and recent juvenile releases. |
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Delaware Valley Reading Association - http://www.dvra.org/
A local council of the International Reading Association, DVRA provides professional development and additional leadership in promoting literacy in the Delaware Valley of Southeastern Pennsylvania. |
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Hollywood Education Literacy Program (HELP) - http://www.helplearn.org/
Literacy program for adults and children in Hollywood, California. |
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Kenosha Literacy Council - http://www.kenoshalit.org/
Nonprofit agency in Kenosha, Wisconsin dedicated to providing English literacy education to adults with the assistance of trained volunteers. |
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Western New York Professional Development Consortium - http://wnypdc.org/
Providing staff development to teachers and practitioners in the field of Adult Literacy and Education. This site lists resources, workshops, and conferences covering NY State Education initiatives, GED 2002, workforce development themes, and proactive adult education topics. |