Appendix C: Organizations that Support Literacy
| Organization | Services |
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Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy 1002 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20007 202-338-2006 |
Awards grants to family literacy initiatives. Gives recognition to programs, teachers, volunteers, and students. Publishes and distributes materials. |
| Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) 17904 Georgia Avenue, Suite 215 Olney, MD 20832 800-423-3563 |
Supports development and education from infancy through early adolescence. Publishes journals: Childhood Education and Journal for Research in Childhood Education. Holds annual conference. |
| Center for School Success 133 Carnegie Way, Suite 900 Atlanta, GA 30303-1024 (404) 522-8764 |
Provides training and technical assistance to AmeriCorps projects with an education focus. Provides training and technical assistance support to the Seniors for Schools Initiative. The Center is administered by the Southern Regional Council (SRC) |
| Committee on the Prevention of Reading Difficulties in Young Children National Research Council, HA 178 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20418 202-334-3462 |
Conducts study of comparative effectiveness of interventions for young children at risk of having problems learning to read. Reviews and translates research findings into advice and guidance for parents and educators. Disseminates information through publications, conferences, and outreach activities. |
| Council for Educational Development and Research 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 601 Washington, DC 20036 202-223-1593 |
Uses research knowledge to improve elementary and secondary education. Publishes newsletter, R & D Watch. Disseminates reports on education research and development outcomes. |
| Corporation for National Service 1201 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20525 202-606-5000 or 800-942-2677 |
Administers national service initiatives: AmeriCorps*Vista, and AmeriCorps* National Civilian Community Corps National Senior Service Corps (Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) Learn and Serve America (models and services for teachers integrating service into classrooms [kindergarten through college]). |
| Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTAC) 301 Maple Avenue West, Suite 602 Vienna, VA 22180 800-616-2242 |
Resources on America Reads, literacy development and early childhood education for children from birth through age eight and their families. Provides technical assistance to AmeriCorps and other national service programs funded by the Corporation for National Service. ECTAC is administered by Collins Management Consulting, Inc. (CMC) under a contract with the Corporation for National Service. |
| Educational Resources Information Centers (ERIC) 800-LET-ERIC | Operates 16 clearinghouses funded through the U.S. Department of Education
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Ohio State University 1900 Kenny Road Columbus, OH 43210-1090 800-848-4815
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Resources on adult and family literacy.
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The Council for Exceptional Children 1920 Association Drive Reston VA 22091-1589 1-800-328-0272
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Resources on best practices for meeting the educational needs of children with disabilities and children who are gifted. |
University of Illinois, College of Education 9 Children's Research Center, 51 Gerty Drive Champaign, IL 61820-7469
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Resources on literacy and related topics from preschool through elementary school.
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Resources on the teaching of reading and language arts.
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Institute for Urban and Minority Education Box 40 Teachers College Columbia University New York, NY 10027 800-601-4868 |
Resources on meeting the educational needs of children living in urban environments. |
| Even Start Program Compensatory Education Programs U.S. Department of Education Room 2043, 600 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-8173 202-732-4682 |
Funds family literacy projects to help parents become partners in their children's education and develop their own literacy skills. Local school districts in all states are eligible to apply for funds. |
| Head Start ACYF/Head Start Bureau P. O. Box 1182 Washington, DC 20013 202-205-8572 |
Funds comprehensive child and family development programs for income-eligible preschool children and their families that are operated by local school systems or community-based organizations. Publishes a newsletter and training materials through a training and technical assistance network. |
| HIPPY USA Teachers College, Box 113 525 West 120th Street New York, NY 10027 212-678-3500 |
Helps communities create home-based early intervention programs that encourage parents to feel confident as teachers of their young children. Provides training and technical assistance to HIPPY sites. |
| International Reading Association 800 Barksdale Road, P. O. Box 8139 Newark, DE 19714-8139 302-731-1600 |
Improves reading instruction and promotes literacy worldwide. Holds annual conference. Publishes journal, The Reading Teacher. Offers print and video resources and support for teaching reading. |
| Laubach Literacy Action P. O. Box 131 1320 Jamesville Avenue Syracuse, NY 13210 315-422-9121 |
Provides training, resources, and materials to local member programs. Helps adults gain literacy and math skills. Partnered with the Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Education (SCALE) and Literacy Volunteers of America (LVA) to provide America Reads Challenge Start-up Training. |
| Literacy Volunteers of America (LVA) 5795 Widewaters Parkway Syracuse, NY 13214 315-445-8000 |
Trains tutors to teach adults to read through more than 200 affiliates. Provides curriculum materials and programming ideas for adult literacy. Partnered with SCALE and Laubach Literacy Action to provide America Reads Challenge Start-up Training. |
| National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) 1509 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036-1426 1-800-424-2460
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Advocates for appropriate services for children from birth though age eight. Holds annual conference. Offers print and video resources. Publishes journal, Young Children. Has 360 affiliate groups at local, state, and regional levels. |
| National Child Care Information Center 301 Maple Avenue West, Suite 602 Vienna, VA 22180 800-616-2242 |
Serves as Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse for Child Care. Complements, enhances, and promotes child care linkages. Supports high-quality comprehensive services for children and families. NCCIC is administered by Collins Management Consulting, Inc. (CMC) |
| National Center for Family Literacy Waterfront Plaza, Suite 200 Louisville, Ky 40202-4251 502-584-1133 |
Operates model demonstration programs. Provides training and technical assistance to family literacy instructors. Disseminates information on family literacy. Publishes training materials, videotapes, and reports. |
| National Council of Teachers of English 111 W. Kenyon Road Urbana, IL 6180-1096 217-328-3870 |
Improves elementary and secondary-level English and the language arts teaching. Encourages professional discourse and growth. Publishes materials for educators and parents. |
| National Institute for Literacy 800 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006 202-632-1500 |
Jointly administered by secretaries of Education, Labor, and Health and Human Services. Serves as national resource for adult literacy activities. Provides national hotline 800-228-8813 for literacy program referrals and information. |
| Parents as Teachers 10176 Corporate Square Drive, Suite 230 St. Louis, MO 63132 314-432-8963 |
Runs parent education programs that begin at birth. Provides home visits, developmental screening, group meetings, and a resource network. |
| SER Family Learning Centers 100 Decker Drive, Suite 200 Irving, TX 75062 972-541-0616 |
Supports literacy training for Hispanic parents, preschoolers, adolescents, and senior citizens. |
| Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Education (SCALE) 140 1/2 E. Franklin Street CB #3505 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3505 919-962-1542 |
Works with college students to address literacy needs. Offers technical assistance to college campuses participating in America Reads Challenge. Provides training and conferences on literacy-related topics. Operates a national clearinghouse. Partnered with Laubach Literacy Action and Literacy Volunteers of America to provide America Reads Challenge Start-up Training. |
| U.S. Department of Education 600 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-8173 1-800-USA-LEARN |
Funds numerous literacy and reading-related initiatives including READ*WRITE*NOW. Publishes materials in support of tutoring and America Reads Challenge. Sponsors research on reading and related topics. Funds 28 parent and resource centers.
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