Reading Education - Web Resources

United States Department of Education (ED) is part of an effort to ensure equal access to education and promote educational excellence for all Americans. It offers a range of information about the department.
National Institute for Literacy is desgined to strengthen literacy across the lifespan.
The Nation's Report Card, National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) also known as "the Nation's Report Card," assesses the academic performance of fourth, eighth, and twelfth graders in a range of subjects.

National Research Centers

National Center on English Learning and Achievement conducts research dedicated to gaining knowledge to improve students' English and literacy achievement in schools across America.

Professional Associations NATIONAL

American Library Association promotes the highest quality library and information services and public access to information.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development is a community of ducators advocating sound policies and sharing best practices to achieve the success of each learner.
International Reading Association seeks to promote high levels of literacy for all.
National Association for the Education of Young Children promotes excellence in early childhood education
National Council of Teachers of English NCTE is devoted to improving the teaching and learning of English and the language arts at all levels of education.

STATE

Wisconsin State Reading Association is an organization for promoting excellence in reading.
Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts is a nonprofit organization of English and Language Arts professionals.
Wisconsin Library Association includes legislative information, membership, events, and organizational forms.

Additional Links

Cooperative Children's Book Center is a children's and young adult literature library located at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is a unique and vital gathering place for all who are interested in youth literature. On the Web site you can find out more about CCBC collections, services, publications, upcoming events, and CCBC-NET, in addition to links to other resources in the field. All CCBC Collections are included in the UW-Madison electronic catalog.
National Education Association's Read Across America is more than a one-day event. Among the thousands of people who pledged to participate, many vow to keep the reading momentum going long after the annual celebration on or around March 2. At the Web site find ideas and resources to help kids get excited--and stay excited--about reading.

For questions about this information, contact Rebecca Vail (608) 266-2364

Last updated on 11/3/2011 10:52:01 AM