101. Literacy Nerds - Tribe.net General discussion forum for those who have an interest in reading. http://literacynerds.tribe.net/

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102. Literacy And Technology Annotated resource for parents, teachers, and students K12. Education, media, computer, reference, and virtual field trip links included. http://campus.fortunecity.com/newton/40/home.html

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103. CARL - SCIL Provides information literacy materials including catalog guides, subject guides, syllabi, tutorials, and tours. http://clics.ucsd.edu/scil/

Thanks to everyone who made the SCIL Spring Program 2005 "It's NOT about Time: Making the Most of One-shots", such a success! SCIL also hosted a pre-conference at this year's ACRL Conference, entitled "Trading Spaces: Balancing Space, Technology, and Learning". Reports are now available. SCIL will be sponsoring the 2007 LOEX (Library Orientation Exchange) conference in San Diego on May 4 - 5, 2007. For more information see our tenative LOEX timeline Our next meeting is scheduled for 10:30AM - 1:00 PM, October 14, at Soka University . If you are interested in hosting a SCIL meeting, or our annual SCIL Works or Spring Program, please complete our online Site Requirement Form The S outhern C alifornia I nstruction L ibrarians organization, or SCIL (pronounced "skill"), is dedicated to providing continuing education and discussion opportunities for library professionals from all types of institutions. SCIL meets approximately every six weeks during the academic year, for informal discussions and updates and to plan events. For a good overview of library instruction issues and Web sites, visit the

104. WELCOME TO THE WEBSITE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF ONTARIO Honourable James K. Bartleman, viceregal officer of the province, representing the Queen. Information about literacy initiatives, honours and awards, and excerpts from his book Out of Muskoka . http://www.lt.gov.on.ca/

105. Altrusa International, Inc. A service organization specializing in community needs as well as literacy, the environment and AIDS/HIV. Includes history, awards, publications, club newsletters, directory, and members only area. http://www.altrusa.com/

Home Contact Login History ... Opportunities Contact us at: altrusa@altrusa.com Vision of the Future Committee News The Vision of the Future Committee Report is now available (PDF) Click on the alarm clock to learn about new membership awards! Altrusa in Pictures 8/2/2005 - Altrusa International, Inc. of Caldwell County, North Carolina completed a "hands-on" redecoration project for the Shelter Home of Caldwell County in honor of Immediate Past Governor of District Three, Margaret H. Cannon. 6/21/2005 - At the Kent County Literacy Council Annual Celebration on May 17, 2005, Linda Zizos, a board member of the Literacy Council, presents the Marshall Pitler Award for Public Awareness to Susan Kopperl, President of Altrusa of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Left to right: Linda Zizos, Lillian Vander Veen, Susan Kopperl, Pat McClellan, and Mary Hanson. 2/23/2005 - Altrusa International, Inc. of Sikeston, Missouri presented a check for $10,000.00 to the House of Refuge for Battered and Abused Women and Children. Accepting the donation (from left to right) was Melissa West, Direct Service Provider for the House, Michele Glaus, Director for the House, Diane Eberhard, Service Committee Chair of the Sikeston Altrusa Club and Teresa Wright, President of the Sikeston Altrusa Club. 12/20/2004 - Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Spelling Bee at Richardson Terrace Elementary School: (front row, left to right) Corey Hogan, 2nd place, 6th grade; Kristen Schell, 3rd place, 5th grade; and Shogufa Kamin, 1st place, 5th grade. In the second row are Judy Wickham, Richardson Altrusan; Marco Rodriguez, 6th grade teacher and Spelling Bee Coordinator at Terrace Elementary School; Becky Mather, Richardson Altrusan; and Linda Olivera, Richardson Altrusan.

106. Carnegie Reporter, Vol. 3, No. 1 | Literacy Coaches: An Evolving Role The concept of literacy coaches dates back to the 1920s—but they are increasingly She and other literacy coaches in schools across the United States are http://www.carnegie.org/reporter/09/literacy/

Carnegie Corporation of New York Vol. 3/No. 1 Fall 2004 A letter from the President What Are Foundations For? Literacy Coaches: An Evolving Role Philanthropy in Russia: New Money Under Pressure ... The Back Page Also in this issue: The PASS Act Would Fund Literacy Coaching and other Literacy Efforts ... Low-bandwidth site Reporter Search Past Issues: #8: Spring 2004 #7: Fall 2003 #6: Spring 2003 #5: Fall 2002 ... Request a free subscription to the print edition by Barbaba Hall all Literacy Coaching Defined Literacy coaching is a growing development in the field of American education. Like other educational innovations, from charter schools to enriched after-school programs, literacy coaching is protean, varying from venue to venue and even described by different terms in various regions of the country. Coaching: A Strategy for Developing Instructional Capacity . Hundreds of interviews with literacy coaches, principals and other administrators, along with synthesis and analysis, are gathered in the report, which was prepared for The Aspen Institute on Education and The Annenberg Institute for School Reform. One model for literacy coaching, as it has been introduced into Boston classrooms and elsewhere, is called Collaborative Coaching and Learning (CCL) because a chief characteristic of the model involves active participation by teachers who collaborate with their colleagues. Coaches and teachers are carrying out CCL through practices that involve demonstration and observation, pre-conference meetings, lab-site activities, debriefings and classroom follow-up.

107. Citizens For Media Literacy Nonprofit organization linking media literacy with the concepts and practices of citizenship. Includes suggested reading and contact information. http://www.main.nc.us/cml/

Citizens for Media Literacy is a non-profit, public-interest organization linking media literacy with the concepts and practices of citizenship. CML promotes citizens' responsibility for free speech rights provides assistance to citizen activists and journalists on issues related to the Freedom of Information Act and Open Records laws publishes media analysis and criticism, such as Sinclair Media Watch promotes public access to the media environment, especially via cable TV and the Internet. A major project of CML is the Mountain Area Information Network . MAIN is an Internet-based community network designed to strengthen the experience of community in the mountains of North Carolina while providing affordable Internet access. MAIN provides all citizens of Western North Carolina with free and open (i.e., unrestricted) access to electronic information. promotes civic involvement and democratic dialogue by enabling citizens to become creators as well as consumers of information. strengthens local and regional communities in a 14-county mountain region.

108. Loving Literacy Home Page Sharon Leonard Schilling, MEd. presents seminars to leadership groups at the school district level. http://www.lovingliteracy.com

Photo by J. Cox "Half-day and Full-Day sessions will be up-beat and thorough, leaving the audience anxious to go back and immediately implement the ideas into their school." Sharon's wide-range knowledge of teaching, theories, methods, and students' learning styles, along with her years of tenure in education, coupled with a multitude of educational experiences, gives her the background required to build this exceptional program. It is filled with critical components for any type of student. The main reason for the success is that the "Loving Literacy" ©2001 curriculum, anchored with her own "Literacy Pyramid Model" ©2001, supports knowledge based on current successful and insightful theorists, her new and innovative ideas, and is a support system for the best concepts used in education today. "It is evident that Sharon exhibits the qualities that are desirable in a successful leader and mentor." Elementary Coordinator, University of Houston

109. Literacy Rules - Without Literacy NOTHING Provides links to a visual thesaurus, rhyming dictionary, webquests, poetry and author profiles. http://www.literacyrules.com

Home Students Teachers Poetry ... WebQuests If you teach Middle School Language Arts, you know how frustrating it can be to keep students motivated. You've probably visited websites that were nothing more than a list of more websites. Here you won't find a list yards long, just a few references to excellent Language Arts resources. Something to Think About "Perplexity is the beginning of knowledge" Kahlil Gibran Archives Consuella E. Jackson

110. National Center For Family Literacy Home Page Details about initiatives, research and statistics on literacy, newsletter, projects, a FAQ, press releases, and links to community programs. http://www.famlit.org/

Search: National Center for Family Literacy The mission of the National Center for Family Literacy is to create educational and economic opportunity for the most at-risk children and parents. NCFL's services include professional development for practitioners who work in children's education, adult education, English as a Second Language, and related literacy fields; model program development through our many ground-breaking initiatives; policy and advocacy support to sustain and expand literacy services for families; and the Family Literacy Alliance, a membership program. NCFL relies on the generous partnerships of many individuals, corporations and foundations to accomplish our mission. NCFL envisions a world where every child in every community receives the literacy support he or she needs from responsible, caring adults in order to succeed in school and in life. Read more about family literacy. Hispanic Family Learning Institute The Hispanic Family Learning Institute (HFLI) was established by NCFL in 2003. The Toyota Family Literacy Program (TFLP), funded by a generous $3.2 million grant from Toyota, is the first initiative under the HFLI umbrella and supports family literacy services for the educational advancement of Hispanic and other immigrant families in need. The Hispanic/Latino community is the fastest growing population in America. As the largest minority population and with the highest drop-out rate, Hispanic families face unique challenges to succeeding in school and the workforce.

111. Building Information Literacy Subtitled Strategies for Developing Informed DecisionMakers and Independent Lifelong Learners, this site provides practical guidelines and examples for school librarians and teachers for implementing information literacy in schools (K -12). Includes a description of the learning process for various ages, example lesson plans and projects. http://www.edu.pe.ca/bil/

Introduction Information Literacy and Learning Teaching and learning in an information-rich, knowledge-based society; information literacy and resource-based learning; roles for school libraries, information technology, and reading; roles for teacher-librarians, classroom/subject teachers, students, administrators, parents. The Information Process General description; detailed description at Keystage grade levels 3, 6, 9, and 12, using the seven stages in the Information Process; strategies/cognitive organizers for each stage. Student Learning Outcomes Information literacy outcomes for all grade levels 1 - 12, taken from the Atlantic Provinces Education Foundation (APEF) Language Arts Curriculum. Building Plans Teacher-librarian/teacher-developed, field-tested resource-based learning units from P.E.I. schools, for every grade level 1 - 12, available for educators across the province, and beyond, to adapt and use in their own school libraries and classrooms. The Building Site Use the "Building Blocks" to develop your own resource-based learning activities; save your work locally or submit successfully implemented units for others to adapt and use in their school libraries and classrooms.

112. Road To Reading - Improve Reading Speed And Comprehension For Free A nonprofit organization dedicated to the enhancement of literacy and education. Order a free speed reading course from this site. http://www.roadtoreading.org/

READ, a non-profit association, organized the Road to Reading project to give students free access to the Advanced Reading Course. Develop far beyond average reading skills. Ideally suited for secondary and post-secondary students Superb professional development program as well. Self-study program - learn in the privacy of your own home. Free - anyone who can read can benefit from the course Improve test-taking skills. The complete course is on a compact disc with 113 page easy to follow and printable lesson guide and audio instructions to augment your learning. You must use a computer to access the course material. There are six lessons that should be completed at the rate of one per week thus allowing meaningful practice between each section. The course is endorsed by over 30 years classroom experience of teaching the Advanced Reading Course to students. Taking the course will help you to improve reading speed, comprehension, recall, and study skills. Learn More Today's demands on your knowledge and time can only be met by outstanding reading ability.

113. Literacy Connections-- Resources For Reading Teachers And Literacy Volunteers literacy Connections provides a wealth of information on reading, teaching andtutoring ESL literacy Links. Resources for Spanishspeaking communities. http://www.literacyconnections.com/

Home Resources Tutoring Tips ESL - ESOL - EFL ... Contact Us Literacy Connections provides a wealth of information on reading, teaching and tutoring techniques, ESL literacy, and adult literacy. We recommend resources that are useful for teachers, volunteers, and directors of literacy programs. Topics include the language experience approach, phonics, word study, and the best in children's literature. All About Reading Aloud Why reading aloud is so important. How you can make it a meaningful experience. The Literacy Volunteer Tutor Tips for volunteer tutors. Word games and phonics activities. How reading teachers and tutors can use literature to improve reading comprehension. Resources for Literacy Programs Suggested reading lists for both older and younger learners. How you can start your literacy program on a budget. Professional books for teachers.

114. Media Literacy Online Project Provides media literacy support service for teachers, and others, concerned with the influence of media in the lives of children and youth. http://interact.uoregon.edu/MediaLit/HomePage

115. Beacon Literacy literacy program based on a neurological model. http://www.beaconliteracy.com/

116. Mymoney.gov - Home Page Starting point for information intended by the US government to help improve the financial literacy and education of persons in the United States. http://www.mymoney.gov/

First picture, a graduation Second picture, a newborn baby Third picture, an old couple Fourth picture, a wedding Skip to Content Home About Us FirstGov.gov ... Consumer.gov Click on the topics below for more information. Credit Financial Planning Home Ownership Paying for Education ... Free My Money Tool Kit Order Form Printer-friendly version To order a sample of some of the financial publications featured on this website, you may send for a free "My Money" tool kit. It has information to help you choose and use credit cards, get out of debt, protect your credit record, understand your Social Security benefits, insure your bank deposits, and start a savings and investing plan. Just click on the Free "My Money" tool kit link below, fill out the order form, and we'll be glad to send your "My Money" tool kit. You should receive your order within three to four weeks. Thanks for visiting mymoney.gov. WE WILL NOT SHARE OR SELL ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WITH ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION, UNLESS REQUIRED BY LAW TO DO SO. Linking to mymoney.gov

117. Visual Literacy Collection -- Router Page Sponsored by Arizona State University Libraries, this link is an educational resource intended to promote research and study in the field of visual literacy. Includes information about visual literacy manuscript, book, and media holdings in conjunction with the International Visual literacy Association. http://www.asu.edu/lib/archives/bvlc.htm

The Web Page for the Joel and Irene Benedict Visual Literacy Collection has moved! Your browser should automatically take you to our new site shortly, otherwise click on the link below to go there now. http://www.asu.edu/lib/archives/benedict/index.html

118. HSPMC: Training Guide-Emerging Literacy: Linking Social Competence To Learning ( Module 1 Emerging literacy Supporting a Natural Process. Outcomes; Key Concepts;Background Module 4 Setting the Stage for literacy Explorations http://www.bmcc.edu/Headstart/Trngds/Literacy/

Training Guides for the Head Start Learning Community: Emerging Literacy: Linking Social Competence to Learning Preface Introduction Module 1 Module 2 ... Training Guides Contents Preface Introduction Purpose Outcomes Audience Performance Standards Organization Definition of Icons At A Glance Module 1: Emerging Literacy: Supporting a Natural Process Outcomes Key Concepts Background Information Activity 1-1: The Purpose of Language Activity 1-2: Emerging Literacy: Step by Step by Step Activity 1-3: The Comforts of Home Activity 1-4: Capturing the Memories ... Module 2: From Cooing to Talking: Partners in Conversation Outcomes Key Concepts Background Information Activity 2-1: I'm Listening to You Activity 2-2: Talking and Listening Together Activity 2-3: Teaching Children to Play the Conversation Game Activity 2-4: Won't You Be My Conversation Partner? Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice Handout 7: Talking, Playing, Teaching, and Learning Handout 8: Encouraging Children's Communication ... Module 3: The Magic World of Reading: Opening Doors for Children Outcomes Key Concepts Background Information Activity 3-1: What Makes a Good Book Good?

119. Kindergarten Connection Offers free games and lesson plans in math, language arts, and literacy. http://www.kconnect.com/

SPECIAL OFFERS Distance Learning University Credit for Primary Teachers in Reading/Language Arts and Math The Kindergarten Connection is dedicated to providing valuable resources to primary teachers. Each week we offer new hints, tips, and information in our Teacher Tips pages. Frequent updates to the Lesson Plans section gives you fun and practical activities for your classroom. Our Book Review area features authors, illustrators, and books from the wonderful world of children's literature. Our Links page includes a comprehensive list of resources that you'll want to bookmark immediately! The Fresno Pacific University link offers online Teacher To Teacher Graduate Courses for Primary Teachers! Earn 3 graduate units through the School of Professional Studies! Have fun exploring the site and remember... please E-mail Carol your comments, suggestions, or questions! Welcome! You are visitor 969,743 to The Kindergarten Connection since May, 2002! We have had over 1 million since we launched! ©1997 Lorac LRD 920 Board Only Frank Gossett's Auto Preview Kindergarten, California Kindergarten Association, CKA, lesson plans, elementary education, math, Carol Gossett, graduate courses, Fresno Pacific University, college classes, AIMS, free, first grade, children's literature, early childhood, math, art, research.

120. National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) / Base De Données En Alphabétisation D NALD is Canada s adult literacy information network. NALD is the onestop centrefor information on adult literacy programs, resources, services and http://www.nald.ca/

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