This report reviews and analyzes existing research on effective literacy instruction and the impact of successful literacy programs for students in grades 4-12.
This report describes the adolescent literacy problem (grades 4 to 12), its consequences, and contributing factors. Guiding principles for assessment, instruction, and professional development, as well as recommendations for short-term and future consideration, are also addressed.
Adequate Yearly Progress, Small Learning Communities, Explicit Instruction — do you know what these phrases mean? Find these and other commonly used terms related to reading, literacy, and reading instruction in our glossary.
The number and range of intervention programs on the market can make it difficult for a district or a school to choose one that is appropriate for its particular context and needs. This guide provide assistances for educators committed to improving the reading achievement of their struggling/striving adolescent readers and writers.The chart and the review guide should help schools make good decisions regarding the programs in which they invest. Once decisions are made, the difficult work begins — the work of implementation.
Meltzer, J., Cook Smith, N. and Clark, H. Adolescent Literacy Resources: Linking Research and Practice. Retrieved Oct. 22, 2007, from http://www.alliance.brown.edu/pubs/adlit/alr_lrp.pdf.
Northeast and Islands Regional Educational Laboratory at Brown University (LAB)
Meltzer, J., Smith, N.C., and Clark, H. (2003). Adolescent literacy resources: Linking research and practice. Providence, RI: Northeast and Islands Regional Educational Laboratory at Brown University (LAB)
AdLit offers lots of articles, expert Q&A, video, research and reports, and additional resources that provide research-based information for educators, families, and others who want to help young people become better readers and writers. Browse the topics below to learn more.
Rissman, L. M., Miller, D.H., Torgesen, J. K. (2009). Adolescent Literacy Walk-Through for Principals: A Guide for Instructional Leaders. Portsmouth, NH: RMC Research Corporation, Center on Instruction.
National Center for Technology Innovation, Center for Implementing Technology in Education (CITEd)
Learn how technology tools can support struggling students and those with learning disabilities to acquire background knowledge and vocabulary, improve their reading comprehension, and increase their motivation for learning.
