Family Resources for Early Literacy
Purpose
The purpose of this site is to provide information, activities and resources to help families support early literacy at home. The National Reading Panel Report (NICHD, 2000) describes five essential components of reading instruction. We have organized our resources based on those components so that you can navigate the information based on the specific needs of your child.
The Alabama Literacy Act
The Alabama Literacy Act was signed into law on June 10, 2019 and became effective September 1, 2019. The law states that all 3rd grade students (with a few “good cause” exemptions) shall demonstrate sufficient reading skills for promotion to 4th grade. For more information about the Alabama Literacy Act see the documents linked below.
Alabama Literacy Act - full text (PDF) Alabama Literacy Act FAQ i-READYInformational Resources for Families
- English – Family Guide for Student Success
- Arabic – The Alabama Family Guide for Student Reading Success
- Chinese – The Alabama Family Guide for Student Reading Success
- Korean – Alabama Family Guide for Student Reading Success
- Spanish – The Alabama Family Guide For Student Reading Success
- Vietnamese – Alabama Family Guide for Student Reading Success
- Promotion Based Decisions (PDF)
- Kindergarten Booklet - My Child Can!
- First Grade Booklet - My Child Can!
- Second Grade Booklet - My Child Can!
- Third Grade Booklet - My Child Can!
- Regional Educational Lab Program
- Florida Center for Reading Research (Click grade level on the left of the website)
- Conversation Starters to Build Oral Language
- NAEYC Articles for Families on Literacy
- The Measured Mom