The Parent Information Center, with support from the NH Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education Support, has created this series of modules to help families and caregivers partner more effectively with their child’s school to support reading and literacy development. These modules will help you learn more about what research tells us about reading and literacy development, NH’s approach to supporting reading and literacy, and what parents and caregivers can do to support their child. They can be watched in the order they are posted, or you can check out the topic(s) that interest you the most.
Why Focus on Literacy?
Learn why literacy skill development is important and why it is being prioritized here in New Hampshire.
Understanding Your Child’s Literacy Data
Learn about how to read your child’s NH Statewide Assessment (NH SAS) data and use it to address concerns you may have about your child’s literacy skill development.
What Do We Know About Teaching Literacy?
Learn what research tell us about how children develop and learn literacy skills, including the most effective way to teach reading. We will also share questions to ask your child’s school to learn more about how they are teaching reading and other literacy skills.
The Essential Literacy Building Skills
Learn about the seven essential literacy building skills necessary to be a strong reader. In addition, we will help you better understand what specific skills your child may be struggling with with and why.
