Reading First Program
Presentations from the NYS Reading First and Adolescent Literacy Conference. Click on "Forms and Documents" on the left of this screen to download materials from several of the presentations given at the Brooklyn conference. Below, you will find links to some useful websistes... NYSRRC - The New York State Reading Resource Center Two websites with information related to the DIBELS assessment system. __________________________________ Reading First is a federally funded program designed to provide the states and districts with the needed assistance to establish research-based reading programs for students in kindergarten through third grade. The purpose of Reading First is to ensure that all children learn to read well by the end of third grade.
- Many learning problems are the result of students' difficulties with reading.
- Successful readers are better able to reach their academic potential.
- A body of rigorous research has identified the proven methods of early reading instruction.
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