Online Resources for Parents

Learning and Literacy

The Ohio Literacy Resource Center takes an extensive and thorough look at many literacy issues. The OLRC started as the result of the 1991 National Literacy Act.
Eric Digest gives readers, specifically librarians, some guidance on culturally diverse literacy programs.
International Literacy Association - Browsing this site is extremely helpful in terms of literacy knowledge.

National Council of Teachers of English - A professional association of educators in English Studies, Literacy, and Language Arts
The Reading Is Fundamental website offers several tips and suggestions to help encourage your kids to read.
Under the idea to put reading first, the National Institute for Literacy offers numerous strategies to teach reading.
This PBS parents site instructs parents on how to set up their home and schedule to foster best practice reading strategies.
Education World - Activities to promote reading and learning.
National Education Association
Reading Rockets addresses itself toward many different audiences: parents, teachers, and all educators who deal with struggling readers.
ASPIRA offers specific reading activities for parents. More uniquely, however, the site also offers Spanish speaking links and resources. This overseas site also focuses on reading disabilities.
The Public Libraries of British Columbia offer spectacular resources for exploring reading activities with your child.
Taking the stance that most parents are not trained teachers, this site from The All I Need helps explain that parents do not have to be trained to teach reading.