Literacy Related Links

New York State Education Department (NYSED)

• Bilingual Education and Foreign Language Studies: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/biling/
• Office of Curriculum and Instruction: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/
• Office of Educational Design and Technology:
  http://www.p12.nysed.gov/technology/
  
• Early Education and Reading Initiatives: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/eeri/
• State Assessments: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/osa/
• Special Education: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/
• Commissioner’s Regulations Part 100:( requirements for elementary, middle and secondary school programs in New York State) http://www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/
• Commissioner’s Regulations Part 200 and 201 (Special Education) http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/lawsregs/part200.htm
• School Administrator’s Manual 2008: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/osa/sam/secondary/home.html
• NYS Library: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/
• Office of Higher Education including Teacher Certification links: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/offices.html

Professional Organizations

• State
• NYS English Council http://www.nysecteach.org/
• NYS Reading Association http://www.nysreading.org/
• National
  • Center on Instruction:The Center on Instruction supports the regional Comprehensive Centers as they serve state education leaders in the work of helping schools and districts meet the goals of No Child Left Behind-to close the achievement gap and improve teaching and learning for all students.
    http://www.centeroninstruction.org/about.cfm
  • Early Reading First http://www.ed.gov/programs/earlyreading/index.html
  • International Reading Association www.ira.org
  • Literacy Coaching Clearing House: The Literacy Coaching Clearinghouse is a joint venture of the International Reading Association and National Council of Teachers of English.
    http://www.literacycoachingonline.org/aboutus.html
  • National Council of Teachers of English http://www.ncte.org/
  • National Evaluation of Early Reading First:
    http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/pubs/20074007/index.asp
  • National Institute for Literacy http://www.literacydirectory.org/
    This organization serves as a national literacy resource and makes the findings of scientifically based reading research and instruction available to families, administrators, and educators of learners across the lifespan through its publications. America’s Literacy Directory is also offered on this site. This directory can help find local literacy programs for adults, children, and employers.
  • National Staff Development Council:A non-profit professional association committed to ensuring success for all students through staff development and school improvement.
    http://www.nsdc.org/

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