WEB RESOURCES FOR LITERACY TEACHERS
©2003, Denni Scates, Region 10 Education Service Center
Selected Research Centers
Research Reports from the National Research and Development Centers . Makes available over 600 reports from the 12 federal research and development centers. Reports are in full text and/or PDF format.
Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement (CIERA). Database, research summaries, “10 Principles,” “Hot Lists,” more.
Center on English Learning and Achievement (CELA). CELA is “dedicated to improving the teaching and learning of English and language arts. CELA's research seeks to learn what elements of curriculum, instruction, and assessment are essential to developing high literacy and how schools can best help students achieve success.”
Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST). CAST is "an educational, not-for-profit organization that uses technology to expand opportunities for all people, including those with disabilities." Conducts research and develops software (e.g., Bailey's Book House, Scholastic's WiggleWorks). Good source of brain research linked to reading problems.
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education ( OISE ). Now part of the University of Toronto, OISE maintains a site that offers an extensive network of resources, programs, and workshops.