Using Multiple Methods of Beginning Reading Instruction
The International Reading Association's position statement on reading methodology for beginning readers can be found at this site.
http://www.reading.org/pdf/methods.pdf
Reading Acquisition
This site provides an overview of reading acquisition from an emergent literacy perspective.
http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/education/edlab/81529
ERIC Clearinghouse of Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Here teachers can find background information on emergent literacy and links to many related sites. (The ERIC Clearninghouse has closed, but many of the resources are still provided online.)
http://ericeece.org/
Early Childhood.com
This site offers research articles for parents and teachers, practical ideas, and links to related sites
http://www.earlychildhood.com
Issues in Literacy Development
Visitors to this site will find summaries of research and theories related to emergent literacy and beginning reading.
http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/res/literacy/index.html
Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement (CIERA)
This site contains information and research pertaining to emergent literacy.
http://www.ciera.org/
Critical Issue: Addressing the Literacy Needs of Emergent and Early Readers
Background information, research reviews, and suggested practices related to emergent literacy and early reading development can be found at this site.
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/content/cntareas/reading/li100.htm
National PTA Education Program Resource Library
Links to various sites related to parent involvement and reading can be found here.
http://www.pta.org/programs/edulibr.htm#home
National Parent Information Network
Resources for parents and those who work with parents are available here. There are links to related sites.
http://npin.org/
National Center for Family Literacy
This site serves as a clearinghouse of information related to family literacy by providing research, training, advocacy, and resource materials.
http://www.famlit.org/
