Literacy Resources

The SSDEC literacy committee has produced a number of resources for the use of staff members and parents. These resources include booklets. For an electronic copy of one of these booklets, please click on a booklet cover or a grade level below.

Please note these electronic files are in .pdf format and you will need Adobe Reader to open the .pdf file.

English Language Arts Curriculum Outcomes K-3 4-6 7-9 10-12	This teachers’ resource is intended for, but not limited to, use in the following ways: • long range planning • daily planning • determining functional grade level • program modifications • classroom-based assessment • in discussions with parents
Parent Literacy Workshop Kit (K-4)	This resource contains resources for facilitators to use in workshops delivered to parents and other adults (including school staff, volunteers) who assist young children with their reading development.
Rufus’ Reading Club K-3 4-6	Rufus’ Reading Club is meant to promote reading. It provides a tracking/recording and incentive program for elementary schools.
Reading Buddies (grade 7-12)	This manual discusses recruiting/matching buddies and tutors and then how to support these matches for success.
K-3 4-6	Home Reading Programs (K-3, 4-6) are prompted by the idea that parents are children’s first and most important teachers. These programs also anticipate strengthening the partnership between the home and the school - a partnership that brings success for all students.