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Adolescent Literacy Publications and Features Reading Next: A Vision for Action and Research in Middle and High School Literacy (PDF) A cutting-edge report to Carnegie Corporation of New York that charts an immediate route to improving adolescent literacy. The authors outline 15 key elements of effective literacy intervention. Before Reading Next: READ 180 — An Alignment of READ 180 and Reading Next Dr. Rosemarye Taylor explains how READ 180 aligns to the 15 elements of a successful reading intervention program. Executive Summary (PDF). Download full report (PDF). OTHER HELPFUL DOCUMENTS ON ADOLESCENT LITERACY The above graph reflects the U.S. Reading Achievement Level Trends of all 8th Graders. From 1998 to 2005, there was no significant change in these levels. Source: NAEP data. Literacy Instruction for Older Struggling Readers: What Is the Role of Technology? (PDF) Reading to Achieve: A Governor’s Guide to Adolescent Literacy (PDF) Reading at Risk: The State Response to the Crisis in Adolescent Literacy (PDF) Creating a Culture of Literacy: A Guide for Middle and High School Principals (PDF) How to Know a Good Adolescent Literacy Program When You See It (PDF) “Research on Professional Development and the Scholastic Red Model” (PDF) “Adolescent Literacy: A National Reading Crisis,” by Ernest B. Fleishman, Ed.D. (PDF)

Anchored Instruction Strategies for Teaching Striving Readers Anchored instruction uses videos to help students construct the mental models that they need to approach challenging texts. Watch middle school student build background knowledge during the viewing of an anchor video. Learn more about Scholastic’s online course for secondary teachers: Strategies for Teaching Striving Readers. What was the national high school completion rate in 2000? 69.9% 48.8% 80.9% 33.2%

Adolescent Literacy News Click here to read The Education Trust's latest report, "Gaining Traction, Gaining Ground: How Some High Schools Accelerate Learning for Struggling Students." (PDF) Educational Leadership, "Assistive Technologies for Reading." Technologies that offer background-knowledge videos and synthetic speech help struggling readers understand texts. Click here to read abstract. Discover the relationship between home literacy environment and children with reading disabilities. Discover creative solutions for fostering reading among students while getting practical tips. Read about innovative methods to help older struggling readers. Review recommendations from the Council of Great City Schools to improve District of Columbia schools (PDF).

Helpful Links on Adolescent Literacy Organizations International Center for Leadership in Education has a wealth of experience in assisting schools and districts in implementing organizational changes that translate into world-class curriculum, instruction, and assessment systems. Alliance for Excellent Education A national policy and research organization that seeks to ensure that all students receive a quality education. Council of Great City Schools A coalition of 63 of the nation’s largest urban public school systems that aims to improve urban education. Data Quality Campaign This initiative managed by the NCEA is a national, collaborative effort to encourage and support state policymakers to improve the collection, availability, and use of high-quality education data. International Reading Association A professional membership organization that promotes literacy through research, professional development, and advocacy. US Department of Education Includes resources and information on the latest research, funding opportunities, educational policy, and programs. Conferences American Association of School Administrators Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development National Association of Secondary School Principals International Reading Association Convention National Council of Teachers of English National Middle School Association National Title I Conference Journals The Journal of Adolescent Literacy American Educational Research Journal

Adolescent Literacy Funding Opportunities There are numerous sources of funding for your school literacy programs. Federal Entitlement Funds Title I, Part A Title I, Part A—SES Title I, Part C—Migratory Title IID, Part D—Enhancing Education Through Technology Title III Competitive Grants Ed Tech 21st CCLC IDEA/Response to Intervention (PDF) GEAR UP Smaller Learning Communities (PDF) Scholastic Ed Tech Grant Assistance Toolkit (PDF) Scholastic 21st CCLC Grant Assistance Toolkit (PDF) Go to the Funding Connection for more information