Publications

The National Institute for Literacy develops publications for families and educators of learners across the lifespan. Copies can be ordered by calling the National Institute for Literacy at EDPubs at 1-800-228-8813 (TDD/TTY1-877-576-7734) by emailing edpubs@inet.ed.gov, or faxing 1-301-470-1244. You can access other publications of interest electronically by searching LINCS.

Report on Activities and Accomplishments FY1993-FY2002 This report summarizes the National Institute for Literacy's accomplishments over a ten year period and provides an overview of the Institute's legislative history, structure, and funding. It also offers background information on literacy and the adult literacy service system.

      What is Scientifically Based Research? (Fall 2005)
      PDF format (460KB), HTML (accessible format)

      Using Research and Reason in Education
      Paula J. Stanovich and Keith E. Stanovich
      PDF format (330KB), HTML (accessible format)

      Put Reading First
      The Research Building Blocks for Teaching Children to Read
      PDF format (1.3MB), B/W PDF format (640KB), HTML (accessible format)

      Developing Early Literacy (January 2009)
      Report of the National Early Literacy Panel
      PDF format (1.5 MB)

      Executive Summary (January 2009)
      Developing Early Literacy: Report of the National Early Literacy Panel
      PDF format (333KB)

      The Effect of Family Literacy Interventions On
      Children's Acquisition of Reading (October 2006)
      A Meta-Analytic Review conducted by Monique Sénéchal
      PDF format (297KB), HTML (accessible format)

      Report of the National Reading Panel: Teaching Children to Read
      www.nationalreadingpanel.org

      What Content-Area Teachers Should Know About Adolescent Literacy
      (October 2007)
      PDF format (425KB)

      Applying Research in Reading Instruction for Adults:
      First Steps for Teachers (December 2005)
      PDF format (1.1MB), HTML (accessible format)

      Teaching Adults to Read (Fall 2005)
      PDF format (330KB), HTML (accessible format)

      Research-Based Principles for
      Adult Basic Education Reading Instruction (Fall 2002)
      PDF format (716KB), HTML (accessible format)

      Literacy Begins At Home: Teach Them To Read (September 2007)
      PDF format (1MB)

      Shining Stars - Toddlers Get Ready to Read (April 2007)
      How Parents Can Help Their Toddler Get Ready to Read.
      PDF format (435KB), HTML (accessible format)

      Shining Stars - Preschoolers Get Ready to Read (April 2007)
      How Parents Can Help Their Preschooler Get Ready to Read.
      PDF format (397KB), HTML (accessible format)

      A Child Becomes a Reader
      PDF format (304KB), HTML (accessible format)

      Shining Stars - Kindergartners Learn to Read (October 2006)
      How Parents Can Help Their Kindergartner Learn to Read.
      PDF format (369KB), HTML (accessible format)

      Shining Stars - First Graders Learn to Read (October 2006)
      How Parents Can Help Their First Grader Learn to Read.
      PDF format (314KB), HTML (accessible format)

      Shining Stars - Second & Third Graders Learn to Read (October 2006)
      How Parents Can Help Their Second & Third Grader Learn to Read.
      PDF format (400KB), HTML (accessible format)

      Big Dreams - A Family Book About Reading (October 2006)
      PDF format (790KB), HTML (accessible format)

      Dad's Playbook: Coaching Kids to Read (September 2006)
      PDF format (705KB), HTML (accessible format)

      A Child Becomes a Reader
      Proven Ideas for Parents from Research--Kindergarten through Grade Three
      PDF format (515KB), HTML (accessible format)

      La Lectura es lo Primero
      Cómo ayudar a su hijo a aprender a leer
      PDF format (230KB), HTML (accessible format)

Catalyst, which debuted with the Spring 2008 edition, is the Institute's official quarterly newsletter for news and information. As a catalyst, the Institute seeks solutions to improve literacy opportunities for adults, youth, and children across the lifespan.
Catalyst
      Fall 2008 Issue 2 PDF format (1.8MB)
      Spring 2008 Issue 1 PDF format (4.4MB)

QEd: Scientific Evidence for Adult Literacy Educators. Ideas and information from the expanding scientific research base on how adults learn to read.
QEd Issue Number 1 (Summer 2007)
      PDF format (261KB), HTML (accessible format)