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Ready to Read:
Laying the Foundation for School Success - Tuesday, March 20, 2001
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET
Schools and communities around the country are helping young children acquire the literacy skills they need to succeed before they enter their first classroom. Children who have experienced many hours of being read to and playing with books are much more likely to start school ready to read. Research shows that children who begin school with poor pre-reading skills may have a hard time catching up, and those who start school behind often stay behind.
The March 2001 Satellite Town Meeting will feature programs with strong parent involvement, well-qualified teachers, a wealth of language activities, and ongoing, meaningful communication between adults and children. Secretary Rod Paige and his guests will address questions such as:
- Why emphasize reading and language with young children? What do we mean by a "language-rich" environment?
- What does a quality early learning environment look like for pre-school children?
- Early literacy begins the day the child is born. What activities can parents do to help lay the important foundation for reading?
- What types of professional development should early childhood professionals to ensure students are prepared for elementary school?
- How can family literacy programs help children to be ready to read as they help to break the inter-generational cycle of illiteracy?
- What role can public schools play in assuring all 3-5 year-old children have quality learning experiences?
- How can schools build partnerships with local childcare providers, businesses, social service agencies, and others to strengthen early learning?
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