Black mother hugging her adolescent son

Parent Tips

From modeling good reading and writing skills to locating quality school-based and out-of-school programs to advocating for your child’s right to additional supports, as a parent, you play a critical role in developing your child's literacy skills. The articles below offer suggestions for supporting and encouraging your adolescent reader.

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Author Anita Silvey believes that reading a traditional book with an adult will always be important for children. Memories of reading a book together are ‘whole’ memories — time, place, and the person you shared the book with.

Author Anita Silvey’s mother would cajole her into washing dishes at night by promising to read poetry aloud as Silvey worked.

Author Chris d’Lacey knows that reading aloud to kids — even older kids — is a great way to get reluctant readers engaged.

Articles

Parent Tips

Parent Involvement Checklist

Does your school do a good job of reaching out to parents? Use this checklist to evaluate and improve parent-school partnerships.

Technology

Reading Software: Finding the Right Program

With the range and variety of commercial software products on the shelves today, how can an educator or parent choose a program that will most benefit a particular student? Where are product reviews that can inform the decision?

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