The ULV Literacy Clinic

Support for the Reading Specialist

Associations

American Educational Research Association (AERA). "The American Educational Research Association is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results." AERA Membership Application.

California Association of Bilingual Education (CABE). "CABE is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1976 to promote bilingual education and quality educational experiences for all students in California." CABE Membership Application.

California Association of Teachers of English (CATE). "CATE (California Association of Teachers of English) is a non profit organization promoting communication, cooperation, and educational knowledge among all responsible for teaching English and the language arts. All California English Teachers are encouraged to join." CATE Membership Application.

California Association of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CATESOL). "CATESOL's mission is to promote excellence in education for English language learners and a high quality professional environment for their teachers. CATESOL represents teachers of English language learners throughout California and Nevada, at all levels and in all learning environments." CATESOL Membership Application.

California Reading Association (CRA). "The California Reading Association (CRA) is an independent, self-governing organization dedicated to increasing literacy and instilling a love for reading in children and adults alike, with special attention to California residents." CRA Membership Application.

International Reading Association (IRA). "The International Reading Association is a professional membership organization dedicated to promoting high levels of literacy for all by improving the quality of reading instruction, disseminating research and information about reading, and encouraging the lifetime reading habit." IRA Student Membership Application or IRA Individual Membership Application.

International Dyslexia Association (IDA). "The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them." IDA Membership Application.

Organization of Teacher Educators in Reading (OTER). "Members are primarily professors, administrators, supervisors, and consultants . . . interested in improving professional practices in higher education, helping teachers improve their instruction, facilitating the administrative supervisory processes, and research in teaching practices." OTER Membership Application.

National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE). "Promoting educational excellence and equity through bilingual education, the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) is the only national organization exclusively concerned with the education of language-minority students in American schools." NABE Membership Application.

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). "The field of teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) is a professional activity that requires specialized training. The fact that someone speaks English as a native language does not qualify that person to teach it -- especially to those who are learning English as an additional language. TESOL differs from English instruction for native speakers in that its primary foci are on language and cultural practices in English-speaking countries, as opposed to English literature." TESOL Membership Application.

Websites

Book Adventure. This site generates a printable booklist, from a database of over 6,000 books, based on the grade, reading level and topics of interest that your student submits.

Booktalks: Quick and Simple. More than 1,200 booktalks available to the visitor. Booktalks can searched by author, title, interest level, or subject.

California Department of Education (CDE). The California Department of Education main page.

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site. Book reviews and their suggested uses in the classroom, along with activities to incorporate. This site lends itself easily and well to curriculum themes and content areas.

Children's Picture Book Database. This site contains "keyword searchable" abstracts on over 5,000 picture books.

Database of Award-Winning Children's Literature. Librarian-run site provides a database of over 4,000 books; pull-dwon menus for age, historical period, gender of protagonist, etc. will help in the generation of a totally tailored reading list for the children in your classroom.

The English Companion. Jim Burke's comprehensive website.

Four Blocks Literacy Center. Site focusing on the Four Blocks literacy model. Visitors will find a discussion board, expert's column, lesson plans and handy resources. An exchange site and wealth of information by and for teaching peers.

Fry's Readability Graph. Online Fry Readability Scale.

The Importance of Phonemic Awareness in Learning to Read. From Instructor: "This essay describes phonemic awareness and its importance in the reading process; included is an explanation of terms and links to more than 20 reports created by the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory that deal with early reading."

Issues in Literacy Development. Information, overviews, and bibliographical references on topics such as emergent literacy, authentic literature, literature-based instruction, strategic reading, comprehension, study skills, phonics and decoding, independent reading, cross-curricular instruction, reading assessment, and staff development. Written in 1997, but applicable even in 2003.

Language Arts Cyberguides. Based on the California standards, teachers are able to find supplements revolving around core literature. Student and teacher editions, relevant standards, tasks and processes, websites recommended by teachers, and assessment rubrics are provided for each CyberGuide.

Literacy Links & Education Links (IRA site page). "A sampling of groups that have worked in partnership with the International Reading Association, that members have found to be helpful sources of information, or that may assist IRA members in their professional development."

The Reading Corner. Book abstracts that can be searched by author, title, subject, or catagory. Information and offerings from this site are all teacher created and contributed for their peers.

Readers' Theatre Scripts of the Month. Downloadable "Word" or Plain Text files of kid-friendly scripts to promote a classroom Readers' Theatre.

ReadingLady.com. Downloadable "MSWord" or "Adobe" files of kid-friendly scripts for your students.

U.S. Department of Education. Official reading site for The United States Department of Education, with links to organizations, research practices, resources, accountibility measures, and even publications accessible online.

Books

Reading/Language Arts Framework for California Public Schools: Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve California Department of Education, 1999. ISBN: 0-8011-1462-4. *When ordering, use Item number 1468.* $17.50 + S/H & Tax.
CDE Press, Sales Office, California Department of Education, P.O. Box 271, Sacramento, CA 95812-0271; FAX (916) 323-0823.
Download the CDE Order Form Here and the Ordering Instructions/Shipping Information Here

Recommended Literature: Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve California Department of Education, 2002. ISBN: 0-8011-1553-1. *When ordering, use Item number 001553.* $38 +S/H & Tax.
CDE Press, Sales Office, California Department of Education, P.O. Box 271, Sacramento, CA 95812-0271; FAX (916) 323-0823.
Download the CDE Order Form Here and the Ordering Instructions/Shipping Information Here

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association; 5th Ed. American Psychological Association (APA), 2001. ISBN: 1-5579-8791-2.

Journals and Magazines

Educational Researcher (ER) is published by AERA.

American Educational Research Journal (AERJ) is published by AERA.

Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis (EEPA) is published by AERA.

Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics (JEBS) is published by AERA.

Review of Educational Research (RER) is published by AERA.

Review of Research in Education (RRE) is published by AERA.

The CATESOL Journal is published annually by CATESOL and is part of its membership.

The CATESOL Newsletter is published five times a year by CATESOL and is part of its membership.

The California Reader is published by CRA, and is part of its membership.

Perspectives is published quarterly by IDA.

Annals of Dyslexia is published semi-annually by IDA.

Instructor is published by Scholastic, Inc.

The Reading Teacher is published by IRA and is part of its membership.

Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy is published by IRA and is part of its membership.

Reading Research Quarterly is published by IRA and is part of its membership.

Lectura y Vida is published by IRA and is part of its membership.

Thinking Classroom/Peremena is published by IRA and is part of its membership.

NABE News is published by NABE and is part of its membership.

Bilingual Research Journal (BRJ) is published by NABE.

Journal of Reading Education is published by OTER and is part of its membership.

Phi Delta Kappan is published by Phi Delta Kappa International, Inc..

Syllabus is published by Syllabus Press.

TESOL Matters is published by TESOL and is part of its membership.

Essential Teacher is published by TESOL and is part of its membership.

TESOL Quarterly (TQ) is published by TESOL and is offered only to association members, but it is not part of membership fees.

TESOL Journal (TJ) is published by TESOL and is offered only to association members, but it is not part of membership fees.
Documents
Reading and Language Arts Frameworks (CDE pdf)
Searchable Database Recommended Literature K-12

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