Early Childhood Literacy

More than 20 of the biggest names in early literacy research discuss best practices, using the landmark NELP Report as a starting point.

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What are today's best practices in early literacy instruction—and what should schools and programs focus on in the near future? More than 20 of the biggest names in early literacy research explore the answers in this essential volume for program directors, administrators, and curriculum developers.

Using the landmark National Early Literacy Panel (NELP) Report as a starting point, this accessible book breaks the report down into key takeaways, recommends future directions in policy and practice, and tackles emerging issues and new research not addressed in the NELP report.

Readers will get balanced, insightful analyses of the latest research on:

• identification of early literacy learning needs
• phonological awareness and print knowledge
• comprehension development
• effective book sharing with young children
• curriculum-based language interventions
• the effect of socio-emotional development on academic outcomes
• pre-K curricula (including which ones show clear evidence of positive effects)
• the role of home and parent programs in children's literacy development
• early literacy intervention for young children with special needs

A critical volume that sets the stage for positive change, this important book is a must for every leader in early education. Readers will come away with a nuanced understanding of key issues and recommended practices—knowledge they'll use to drive their decision-making and strengthen early literacy outcomes for young children.

Reviews

: CHOICE magazine - August 1, 2013

"This reader-friendly book is packed with contributions from a Who's Who of highly respected early language and literacy researchers. This volume makes clear the importance of supporting early language and literacy development with evidence-based strategies and opportunities, and it affirms the link between early language development and later success in reading and written language."

Nell Duke, Professor of Language, Literacy, and Culture, University of Michigan - July 26, 2012

"This book is notable for its currency, the range of topics represented, and the role it can play in shaping the research agenda in early literacy."

Andrea DeBruin-Parecki, Graduate Program Director, Early Childhood Education, Old Dominion University - July 23, 2012

"Further clarifies the results of the NELP report and expands on vital issues within it, consistently advocating for the importance of young children's early literacy development to future academic success."

Diane Haager, California State University Los Angeles - July 23, 2012

"This book has gathered the most important information about early literacy development into one easy-to-read book. It will be a valuable resource to researchers and other literacy professionals."

Lesley Morrow, Professor of Literacy, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey - July 6, 2012

"A research-based extraordinarily important contribution to early literacy in this country . . . It should be read by all who are in the field of early childhood."

Volume Editors

Timothy Shanahan Ph.D., Christopher J Lonigan Ph.D.

Chapter Authors

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