The following item appeared in today's ASCD Smart Brief.  Read the  
article at the New York Times link.


Reading experts to urge screening for preschoolers
The National Early Literacy Panel plans to recommend wider use of  
diagnostic literacy tests in preschool so teachers can provide  
individualized instruction to youngsters with weaknesses even before  
the children start to read. The group will also recommend the  
placement of at-risk children with similar needs in small groups,  
instruction that focuses on certain skills and training for parents  
to reinforce classroom work.   The New York Times (free registration)


Gail J. Price
Multimedia Specialist
National Center for Family Literacy
325 West Main Street, Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40205

Phone: 502 584-1133, ext. 112
Fax: 502 584-0172


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