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Torgesen, J.K., & Mathes, P. (2000). A basic guide to understanding, assessing, and teaching phonological awareness. Austin, TX: PRO-ED.

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Resources

Adams, M.J., Foorman, B.R., Lundberg, I., & Beeler, T. (1998). Phonemic Awareness in Young Children: A Classroom Curriculum. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

Blachman, B.A., Ball, E.W. Black, R., & Tangel, D.M. (2000). Road to the Code: A Phonological Awareness Program for Young Children. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

Brady, S.A., & Shankweiler, D. (1991). Phonological processes in literacy: A tribute to Isabelle Y. Liberman. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Good, R.H., & Kaminski, R.A. (Eds.). (2002). Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (6th ed.). Eugene, OR: Institute for the Development of Educational Achievement.

Notari-Syverson, A., O’Connor, R.E., & Vadasy, P.F. (1998). Ladders to Literacy: A Preschool Activity Book. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

Wagner, R., Torgesen, J., & Rashotte, C. (1999). Comprehensive test of phonological processing (CTOPP). Austin, TX: PRO-ED.

Links

Between the Lions
This site provides activities for teachers and parents that support early literacy.

Big Ideas in Beginning Reading
This site provides information about assessment and instruction.

Dynamic Indicators of Basic Language Skills (DIBELS)
Downloadable screenings and progress monitors for Grades K–3 are found on this site.

Early Literacy
Activities for developing important early literacy skills are found on this site.

Florida Center for Reading Research
This web site has information about assessment and reading research.

National Reading Panel Report
This site provides a downloadable copy of the National Reading Panel Report and information about ordering a copy of the report.

Phonemic Awareness Activities
Activities for parents and teachers are presented on this web site.