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by Conrad Woxland Last Updated Jan 30, 2023 1106 views this year

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Read*Write*Think
Classroom and professional development resources for reading and language arts. The site has research-based lesson plans that can be searched by grade level or area of literacy practice.
Reading Rockets Teacher Page
Classroom strategies and professional development resources.
International Literacy Association
Formerly International Reading Association.
National Council of Teachers of English
Web English Teacher
Browse the topics on the left side, or visit the site map for an overview.
Literacy Web
From the University of Connecticut, the Literacy Web is designed to promote the use of the Internet as a tool to assist classroom teachers in their search for best practices in literacy instruction, including the new literacies of the Internet. Explore the Literacy Topics section.
Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR)
While focused on Florida, this center has these missions: 1) to conduct basic research on reading, reading growth, reading assessment, and reading instruction that will contribute to the scientific knowledge of reading and benefit students in Florida and throughout the nation.2) to disseminate information about research-based practices related to literacy instruction and assessment for children in pre-school through 12th grade.
Reading Program Evaluations from FCRR (in "What Works" Clearinghouse)
The FCRR provides reports that evaluate commercial reading programs (ex. Accelerated Reader, Read Naturally). The reports are intended to be a source of information about programs that will help teachers in their choice of classroom materials. In addition to describing programs and their use, these reports provide information on the extent to which their content, organization, and instructional strategies are consistent with scientifically based research in reading. The reports have been moved to the What Works Clearinghouse. Search for 'FCRR reports' to locate them.
National Writing Project
The National Writing Project is a collaborative program anchored at colleges and universities around the country. It's purpose is to provide resources and professional development for teachers to improve the teaching of writing.
Reading Well by Third Grade
Resources here will help teachers and districts develop a comprehensive literacy programs and practices in order to improve student achievement at all levels. This is a current area of emphasis by the Minnesota Department of Education.

Don't Forget this Database!

This is a really valuable resource if you are teaching literature and reading!

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A diverse online collection of K-12 books with author/illustrator resources. A useful collection of resources for a new teacher changing subjects/grades.

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Conrad Woxland

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conrad.woxland@stthomas.edu
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TeachingBooks.net

This is a five-star resource! TeachingBooks.net provides a wealth of multimedia resources on K-12 books and authors or illustrators that can be used to support reading activities for all grades and content areas. If you are on campus, use this quick search box to begin exploring these resources. If you are off campus, use the link in the next column for best access.