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Alabama Reading Initiative
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Statewide initiative to support reading. The website offers materials and resources related to reading instruction.
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All Kinds of Minds
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Based upon the work of Dr. Mel Levine and his colleagues, All Kinds of Minds undertakes applied research, product development, program design, and professional training to foster the understanding of children with differences in learning. Offers articles, products, programs, and training.
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Alliance for Excellent Education
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A number of publications and reports related to adolescent reading issues are available for free from the Alliance for Excellent Education website, including "Reading Next: A Vision for Action and Research in Middle and High School Literacy" (2004) and "Every Child a Graduate" (2002).
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Contact Your Legislators
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There are three ways for you to access to your state and federal senators and representatives: By street address, by the municipality where you vote, and using district maps.
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Florida Center For Reading Research
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A resource for research, position papers, reviews of reading programs, and other information related to reading instruction. Phone: 919-933-8082.
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IDA Fact Sheets
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Fact Sheets from The International Dyslexia Association
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Landmark College
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The premier college for high-potential students with dyslexia and ADHD.
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LD Worldwide
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This non-profit, volunteer organization addresses the needs of individuals with learning disabilities, their families and professionals. LDW disseminates information on private schools, advocates, camps, tutors, testing centers, etc. It sponsors parent support groups and annual conferences, and produces a number of books and videos.
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LDOnline
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LDOnline is a website for anyone interested in learning disabilities (parents, educators, and students). The site offers information, articles, research reviews, resources, etc. It is sponsored by the Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities. LD OnLine also showcases artwork and writing of students with learning disabilities. Phone: 781-890-5399.
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Learning Difference Network
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Connecting parents and teachers who are supporting kids who learn differently
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Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
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The LDA national office has a resource center of over 500 publications for sale. It also operates a film rental service and sponsors an annual conference. There are local and state branches located throughout the country that provide information to parents and teachers. Many sponsor local conferences. Phone: 412-341-1515.
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Literacy Matters
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This website provides information and web links on topics related to middle and secondary literacy topics, including adolescent literature and content literacy skills.
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National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
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NCLD seeks to raise public awareness and understanding, furnish national information and referrals, and arrange educational programs and legislative advocacy. NCLD provides educational tools to heighten understanding of learning disabilities, including quarterly newsletters, informative articles, specific state-by-state resource listings and informative videos regarding learning disabilities. Phone: 212-545-7510.
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National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
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Part of the National Institutes of Health. NICHD provides reviews of literature and information related to NICHD research, including an extensive review of the research related to the acquisition of reading skills. Phone: 301-496-5733.
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National Institute for Literacy
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NIFL, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Education and the National Institutes of Health, offer the free publication: "Put Reading First: The Research Building Blocks for Teaching Children to Read." Phone: 301-496-5733 or 800-228-8813.
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Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL)
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SEDL offers publications, research reports, and general resources related to reading topics. They also have a Reading Assessment Database for grades K-2.
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The Advocacy Institute
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The Advocacy Institute is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to the development of products, projects, and services that work to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
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The International Dyslexia Association
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This national organization (formerly The Orton Dyslexia Society) has branches across the country that offer informational meetings and support groups. Referrals are made for persons seeking resources. IDA publishes journals and publications regarding dyslexia and sponsors an annual international conference. Phone: 410-296-0232 or 800-222-3123.
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The National Center for Learning Disabilities
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Offers information, resources, and referrals
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University of Oregon
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Offers information and articles related to reading instruction
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Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts
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Housed at the University of Texas at Austin. Excellent website for information, publications, etc. related to reading instruction.
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