A Child Becomes a Reader: Birth to Preschool

A Child Becomes a Reader: Birth to Preschool
This booklet for parents and families describes early literacy activities that can support reading development at home, based on the findings of the National Reading Panel. These booklets are now out of print.

Developing Early Literacy: Executive Summary of the National Early Literacy Panel (Reference Only)

Developing Early Literacy: Executive Summary of the National Early Literacy Panel

This publication summarizes the report of the National Early Literacy Panel and examines the implications of instructional practices used with children from birth through age 5 years. The information in this report was accurate at the time it was published, but it is not being updated. The publication is provided for historical purposes only.


Developing Early Literacy: Report of the National Early Literacy Panel (Reference Only)

Developing Early Literacy: Report of the National Early Literacy Panel

This scientific publication is the full report of the National Early Literacy Panel and examines the implications of instructional practices used with children from birth through age 5 years. The information in this report was accurate at the time it was published, but it is not being updated. The publication is provided for historical purposes only.


Digital Media and Children's Health

Front of the Technology and Digital Media (TDM) and Children's Health fact sheet

Learn about NICHD support of research on Technology and Digital Media (TDM) and children's health. The fact sheet also describes some recent advances in understanding and quantifying TDM use and protecting children when they use TDM.  


Early Beginnings: Early Literacy Knowledge and Instruction (Reference Only)

Early Beginnings: Early Literacy Knowledge and Instruction (A Guide for Early Childhood Administrators & Professional Development Providers)

This publication summarizes the report of the National Early Literacy Panel for school administrators and Professional Development Providers and examines the implications of instructional practices used with children from birth through age 5 years. The information in this publication was accurate at the time it was published, but it is not being updated. The publication is provided for historical purposes only.


Neuroscience Research Support at NICHD

Cover of the Neuroscience Research Support at NICHD Handout

This 1-page handout lists NICHD extramural branches and centers that fund neuroscience research, describes areas of research each supports, and provides contact information.


Put Reading First: Helping Your Child Learn to Read

Put Reading First: Helping Your Child Learn to Read
This brochure for parents and families describes early literacy activities that can help children learn to read, based on the findings of the National Reading Panel.

Put Reading First: The Research Building Blocks for Teaching Children to Read

Put Reading First: The Research Building Blocks for Teaching Children to Read
This teacher's guide summarizes the findings of the National Reading Panel and suggests how to use these findings to teach reading in the classroom. The information in this report was accurate at the time it was published, but it is not being updated. The report is provided for historical purposes only.

What Content-Area Teachers Should Know About Adolescent Literacy (Reference Only)

What Content-Area Teachers Should Know About Adolescent Literacy

This scientific report summarizes some of the current literature on adolescent literacy research and practice. The information in this report was current at the date of publication, but has not been updated. The document is provided for historical purposes only.


What is Scientifically Based Research? (A Guide for Teachers: Reference Only)

This publication, developed for the Partnership for Reading, discusses skills that will assist teachers in becoming independent evaluators of educational research. The information in this report was current at the date of publication, but has not been updated. The document is provided for historical purposes only.