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Intervention and Prevention

Intervention and prevention efforts in reading seek to help students before they fall behind in school. These articles, research briefs, videos, webcasts and other resources can help parents and teachers support young readers who are struggling. 

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Portrait of Annette Bening

Launching Young Readers

Sounds and Symbols

Play with letters, words, and sounds.Hosted by Annette Bening, this episode focuses on how children learn the relationship between sounds, letters, and words as an initial step before being able to decode the printed word. Features children’s book author and illustrator Norman Bridwell (Clifford the Big Red Dog).

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Books About Reading, Writing, and Instruction

Browse our collection  of books to help you continue to deepen your knowledge about reading, writing, and effective classroom instruction. You’ll also find books on reading motivation and reading aloud to children. 

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