Parent Resources

Here are some excellent resources for helping your child become lifelong readers and writers.

PBS Article

Check out this article from PBS about how to create a literate home environment.  

Commonsense Media Article

This is an excellent list of books to read to kids by age 12 from Commonsense Media.

Parents Artcle

Some great ideas for helping your child learn to love reading and develop into motivated readers.

Together in Literacy Podcast

Two Dyslexia Specialists talk about literacy, dyslexia and the social/emotional impact of dyslexia, not only on students but families and educators.

Sold a Story Podcast

Some teaching methods in present in schools based on an idea that was proven wrong decades ago can make it harder for children to learn how to read. In this podcast, host Emily Hanford investigates the influential authors who promote this idea and the company that sells their work.

International Dyslexia Association

The International Dyslexia Association offers a wealth of information and resources for parents, educators, and those diagnosed with dyslexia.