Educational Resources
The following include some up to date publications on Literacy and LD's. These resources will also be part of the educational packages given to teachers of participating classes.
National Institute for Literacy: http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/publications.html
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Shining Stars Preschoolers: Get Ready to Read
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Shining Stars Toddlers: Get Ready to Read
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Shining Stars First Graders: Learn to Read
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Shining Stars Second & Third Graders: Learn to Read
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Shining Stars Kindergartners: Learn to Read
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Literacy begins at Home: Teach them to Read
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What Content-Area Teachers Should Know About Adolescent Literacy
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Dad’s Playbook: Coaching Kids to Read
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Big Dreams: a Family Book About Reading
Canadian Language & Literacy Research Network: http://www.cllrnet.ca
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Foundations for Literacy: An Evidence-based Toolkit for the Effective Reading and Writing Teacher
National Institute of Mental Health: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/index.shtml
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A Look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Janssen-Ortho: http://janssen-ortho.com/JOI/en/educational/adhd.asp
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ADHD in Focus: Discovering what it means to have ADHD in adulthood
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ADHD: The Myths and the Facts
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ADHD on the Internet
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What is ADHD? An Information Booklet for Children with ADHD
LDAO:
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What is a LD? http://www.ldao.ca/aboutLDs/What_are_LDs_Flash_Page.php
JWOR: