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Chaney, Carolyn – Applied Psycholinguistics, 1994
This study investigated the relationships among selected aspects of normal language development, emerging metalinguistic skills, concepts about print, and family literacy experiences in 43 preschoolers from various socioeconomic backgrounds. It found that family reports of literacy activities were associated with income and that children's…
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Emergent Literacy, Family Literacy, Language Acquisition

Landerholm, Elizabeth; Karr, Jo Ann; Mushi, Selina – Early Child Development and Care, 2000
Describes a federally funded partnership between Northeastern Illinois University and Chicago Public Schools to provide an inner-city family literacy program. Details program components, highlighting use of computers, video technology, and photography as tools to develop literacy and to document progress of parents and children. Notes evaluation…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Technology, Emergent Literacy

Nistler, Robert J.; Maiers, Angela – Education and Urban Society, 1999
Introduces an issue on family literacy in urban education, describing three approaches to family literacy. Articles highlight the sense of place, community, and identity; Hispanic parents' use of literacy-rich environments; discourse between teachers and Latino parents during conferences; identifying teaching practices that connect home and…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Family Literacy, Family School Relationship, Hispanic Americans

Roberts, Joanne; Jurgens, Julia; Burchinal, Margaret – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2005
This study examined how 4 specific measures of home literacy practices (i.e., shared book reading frequency, maternal book reading strategies, child's enjoyment of reading, and maternal sensitivity) and a global measure of the quality and responsiveness of the home environment during the preschool years predicted children's language and emergent…
Descriptors: Family Environment, African American Children, Reading Skills, Reading Strategies
Illinois Community College Board, 2006
Economic and demographic changes are dramatically increasing the need for adult education, basic literacy, and English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) programs. Millions of Illinois residents lack the level of literacy skills needed to obtain good jobs, perform well on the job, and function well in an increasingly complex society. Addressing the scope…
Descriptors: Program Validation, Family Literacy, Adult Students, Adult Learning
Syrja, Rachel Carrillo – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2011
This book provides practical strategies and tools for assessing and teaching even the most hard to reach English language learners across the content areas. Syrja offers educators the latest information on working with ELLs (including using formative assessments) and provides a wealth of classroom-tested models and measures. These tools have…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Teaching Methods, Success
Rolla San Francisco, Andrea; Arias, Melissa; Villers, Renata; Snow, Catherine – International Journal of Educational Research, 2006
Grade retention has been the de facto policy for children with academic difficulties in many Latin American countries [Schiefelbein, E., & Wolff, L. (1992). "Repetition and inadequate achievement in Latin America's primary schools: a review of magnitudes, causes, relationships, and strategies." Washington, DC: World Bank.]. In Costa…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Latin Americans, Early Intervention
Morrow, Lesley Mandel, Ed. – 1995
Intended for practitioners from preschool to college whose major interest is literacy development, this book presents 20 essays that discuss multiple perspectives of the varied definitions of family literacy and provide ideas for schools, community agencies, and families by presenting different types of programs to put into practice. Essays in the…
Descriptors: Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Environment, Family Literacy
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. – 1994
These hearings transcripts present testimony regarding reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). "Chapter 1" of this legislation is a central part of federal education policy. Education is currently funded at about $7 billion a year; an additional $700 million, or 10 percent, is budgeted for the coming fiscal…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Welfare, Early Childhood Education, Educational Finance
Gabler, Carol; Goethel, Jan – 1994
This manual was developed to help facilitators explain, implement, or expand a family literacy program. It is based on research and on the experience of developing and implementing the model program established by Literacy Volunteers of America-Chippewa Valley in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The program encompassed the four basic components of family…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, English (Second Language), Family Literacy, Family Programs
Walsh, Cynthia – 1995
One of the most common worries children's parents have is how well their children are learning to read. Introducing children to the joys of reading depends not only on the teachers, but on the parents. The most effective way parents can teach children how to read and to love reading is to read to them and, later, with them. Jim Trelease, author of…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Early Experience, Emergent Literacy, Family Literacy
Fisher, Allison L. – 1995
A project operated a model, adaptable family literacy program in a housing authority that served 35 residents. Its objectives were to improve parents' basic skills and help them improve their ability to assist their children, to assist parents in learning appropriate expectations for their children and understanding individual differences, and to…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Economically Disadvantaged
Kountze Public Library, TX. – 1992
The Kountze Public Library in Texas conducted a program using cross-age tutoring as a strategy to strengthen family reading skills, to develop a collection of educational literacy materials in the library, and to disseminate results to the public. During the 1-year program, 29 volunteers participated, with 14 trained as tutors. Tutors worked 64…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Cross Age Teaching, Disadvantaged
Macfarlane, Eleanor C. – 1995
This booklet guides educators in developing the family involvement part of a Title I program proposal. The booklet presents a checklist based on the new Title I Parental Involvement guidelines, many sample forms, sample school district parental involvement policies, sample program descriptions, and an overview of some research in parental…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Family Literacy, Federal Legislation, Guidelines
Boss, Rod; Powell, Glen – 1991
This paper describes the Partners in Literacy Project developed by Phelps County, Nebraska R-6 School District. This project involves a partnership among the school, the parents, and students in promoting the literacy development of students. This rural school district serves a student body of 43 and consists of 6 staff members. The students are…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Family Involvement, Family Literacy, Parent Participation