Online Literacy Resources
The Literacy List is a large online collection of free Adult Basic Education and English language (ELL/ESL/ESOL) Web sites, electronic discussion lists ("listservs"), and other Internet resources for adult basic skills learners, teachers and tutors.
 
For more information: http://alri.org/literacylist.html

Disability-Related State Resources

NICHCY compiles disability-related resources in each state, and creates State Resource Sheets. These resource sheets will help you locate organizations and agencies within your state that address disability-related issues, including State agencies serving children and youth with disabilities, State chapters of disability organizations and parent groups, parent training and information projects and more.

For more information: http://www.nichcy.org/states.htm

Guide to Online Resources on Family Involvement

Taking a Closer Look: A Guide to Online Resources on Family Involvement, is a comprehensive resource guide compiled by the Harvard Family Research Project.  It contains a wealth of information about family involvement from over 100 national organizations. The document contains web links to research, information, programs and tools about parenting practices to support children's learning and development.  It can be used to find out what's new in the field, locate national organizations that support family involvement and inspire new ideas.

For more information: http://www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/projects/fine/resources/guide/index.html?pid=10625

Web site Highlights Importance of Student Progress Monitoring

The Pennsylvania Training & Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) highlights the importance of using student progress monitoring to assess students' academic performance.  Visit their Web site to access training materials, publications, FAQs, and more.

For more information: http://www.pattan.k12.pa.us/teachlead/ProgressMonitoring.aspx
 
Innovative Way to Teach Vocabulary
 
Researchers say that music helps us remember.  The Princeton Review has therefore developed ’Vocab Minute’, a series of short, easygoing songs that teach around four words in 60 seconds.
 
For more information: http://www.princetonreview.com/vocabminute/default.asp