Funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. "Teaching children to read and helping those who struggle"--cover. "DVD bonus material: the DVD has one hour and 32 minutes of footage not seen on TV or videocassette, including additional expert commentary and school segments." Guides include bibliographical references.
Contents:
Reading for Meaning / Frank McCourt. Sounds and Symbols / Annette Bening -- Fluent Reading / Vivica A. Fox -- Writing and Spelling / Deborah Norville -- Reading for Meaning / Frank McCourt.
Summary:
A series of five television programs that look at different reading strategies that are helping young children learn to read, feature practical advice for parents, highlight the best research-based reading strategies, and interweave the personal stories of children learning to read.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.