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Principles and Challenges for Forming Successful Literacy Partnerships
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Paul, Diane R.; Blosser, Jean; Jakubowitz, Melissa D. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2006
With the enactment of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 2004, our nation has an explicit mandate to put reading first. Recognizing the fundamental connection between language and literacy, teachers and speech-language pathologists have become more…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Philosophy, Disabilities, Speech Language Pathology
Emerging Literacy and Children with Severe Speech and Physical Impairments (SSPI): Issues and Possible Intervention Strategies.
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Pierce, Patsy L.; McWilliam, P. J. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1993
Research on emergent literacy is applied to children with severe speech and physical impairments (SSPI). Factors shown to have the greatest influence on emerging literacy skills are identified, as are diverging experiences of young children with SSPI. Intervention strategies suggested for these children include increasing access to books and…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Emergent Literacy, Intervention, Literacy Education
Magic Buries Celtics: Looking for Broader Interpretations of Language Learning and Literacy.
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Wallach, Geraldine – Topics in Language Disorders, 1990
This article discusses how the processing, form, and content requirements of written language pose challenges to professionals trying to design and implement regular or remedial educational programs. Differences between oral and written language; influences of culture, value systems, and world knowledge; and structure and content interactions are…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Interaction