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Download full textUllman, Claudia M. – 2000
This paper describes the work of the Even Start Family Literacy Study Group, which met over the course of the 1998-99 school year. Based on the personal experiences of the group's facilitator, the paper presents thoughts about family literacy and the relationship between families, literacy, and programs. In an effort to support family literacy…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Early Childhood Education, English (Second Language), Family Environment
Cook-Cottone, Catherine P. – 2001
Within the past decade, the movement toward family and community empowerment in literacy has grown dramatically. It is readily accepted that students' academic performance at school is closely related to the family literacy environment. Community-based programs that celebrate diversity and personal strength while strongly supporting literacy have…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Community Programs, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education
Wasik, Barbara Hanna; Herrmann, Suzannah; Berry, Randi Strosberg; Dobbins, Dionne R.; Schimizzi, Anita M.; Smith, Tara K.; Herman, Phillip – 2000
Among the reasons for growth in family literacy programs are the expansion of knowledge about how children learn, the need to involve parents and families more directly in programs for young children, and evidence supporting the relationship between parental education levels and children's school success. Intergenerational literacy programs are…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Definitions, Early Childhood Education, Emergent Literacy
Administration for Children, Youth, and Families (DHHS), Washington, DC. – 1991
In view of the literacy skills needed to participate effectively in an increasing complex society, this report discusses the importance of reading and reading development in families, and the effort that Head Start puts into promoting family literacy. The report claims that parents' literacy level can have a strong influence on parent child…
Descriptors: Family Environment, Family Literacy, Intergenerational Programs, Interpersonal Competence
Washington, Charles W., Ed. – LINKAGES, 1996
This newsletter theme issue focuses on the impact of learning disabilities within families, specifically families with low literacy skills. It explores the effectiveness of family literacy programs, examines the connection between the field of family literacy and learning disabilities (LD), and offers suggestions on how to work with students with…
Descriptors: Emergent Literacy, Family Environment, Family Influence, Family Literacy
Handel, Ruth D. – 1999
This book offers educators and parents who work to forge authentic partnerships between home and school new insights based on the author's experiences with family literacy projects. During an 8-year study, the author examined the experiences of adult participants in school-based family literacy programs, exploring what accounted for sustained…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Family Environment, Family Literacy
