LINKS TO LITERACY (L2L)
Vol 3 Issue 1

This compilation of Internet sites is designed to support Head Start’s literacy initiatives.
The list will be published in electronic format only.

We welcome comments and feedback: nanettel@headstartinfo.org.
Please be sure to check out our Literacy Toolkit online at: http://www.headstartinfo.org/infocenter/literacy_tk.htm

Acquiring Literacy in English
http://www.cal.org/acqlit/
     Does literacy in one language facilitate or hinder the acquisition of literacy in a second language? If literacy skills acquired in one language may be transferred to the development of literacy in another language, may all such skills be transferred? What are the conditions that favor transfer? What are the factors that predict success as Spanish-speaking children learn to read and write in English?

Colorín colorado
http://www.colorincolorado.org/homepage.php
     With its name taken from a verse that many Spanish-speaking children and adults say after reading a good story together, this dual language web site gives parents and teachers easily understood information on encouraging children’s language development and interest in reading. Sections detail: “What you can do at home;” “Helping your child succeed at school;” “Fun reading tips and activities;” and “Resources”.

Public Library Association/Association of Library Service for Children Early Literacy Project -- 2003 Evaluation
http://www.ala.org/ala/pla/plaissues/earlylit/researchandeval/projectevaluation.htm
     Parents and caregivers of young children from birth to 5 years who took part in public library early literacy programs across the United States from 2002-03 significantly increased their literacy behaviors. The impact of research-based early literacy practices in public libraries finds that more parents read to their children more frequently, talked with their children and began using intentional open questions. Both parents and caregivers increased their use of the library as a source for materials. The study found Early Literacy training worked best when delivered in Head Start centers, schools, teen parent program sites, and other locations, and then drew participants into libraries.