Read-athons, Celebrity Appearances, Book Drives -- National Family Literacy Day methods to boost reading

Ways To Make National Family Literacy Day, Reading More Accessible, More Inclusive

October 30, 2015

National Family Literacy Day® falls on Nov. 1 2015. This national observance often kicks off a month of family literacy activities in libraries, schools, and community settings. It is a time for educators, librarians and others to celebrate learning differences and many ways to read. Put a spotlight on accessible digital text and alternatives to print. Build a nation of readers.

Digital, Other Alternatives

All children and youth deserve to read. Some cannot read traditional books in print due to decoding and fluency or book handling difficulties. These can impact comprehension and access to grade-level curriculum for students regardless of their intelligence. For these readers, alternative formats such as audiobooks (with and without learning supports), braille, large print, accessible PDFs and others presentations are the best way to read.
When special education teams act, eligible students receive accessible textbooks and trade books a school owns at no cost to families or schools thanks to the federally funded Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) program.

Add A Message

This year, demonstrate the value of alternatives to print in family literacy events. Be inclusive of struggling readers at your read-a-thons, celebrity appearances, book drives, and more. When schools invite parents, grandparents, and other family members into classroom for a family-school reading day, be sure that alternatives to print are part of the mix.
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