The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) is a federal entity administered by the secretaries of Education, Labor, and Health and Human Services with a 10-member advisory board appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. NIFL’s activities are authorized under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) in the Workforce Investment Act and the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB). The Institute provides national leadership regarding literacy, coordinates literacy services and policy, and serves as a national resource for adult education and literacy programs. The Institute also disseminates information on scientifically based reading research pertaining to children, youth, and adults as well as information about development and implementation of classroom reading programs based on the research. Further information about NIFL can be found at: http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/about_nifl.html.

NIFL develops publications for families and educators of learners across the lifespan. Publications may be requested by calling 1-800-228-8813 (TDD/TTY1-877-576-7734). The Institute may be reached by e-mail at edpubs@inet.ed.gov or by fax at 1-301-470-1244.

Adulthood
Applying Research in Reading Instruction for Adults: First Steps for Teachers (December 2005) PDF format (1.1MB), HTML (accessible format)

Teaching Adults to Read (Fall 2005) PDF format (330KB), HTML (accessible format)

Research-Based Principles for Adult Basic Education Reading Instruction (Fall 2002) PDF format (716KB), HTML (accessible format)

Publications for Parents
Literacy Begins At Home: Teach Them To Read (September 2007) PDF format (1MB)

Early Childhood
Shining Stars - Toddlers Get Ready to Read (April 2007) How Parents Can Help Their Toddler Get Ready to Read. PDF format (435KB), HTML (accessible format)

Shining Stars - Preschoolers Get Ready to Read (April 2007) How Parents Can Help Their Preschooler Get Ready to Read. PDF format (397KB), HTML (accessible format)

A Child Becomes a Reader PDF format (304KB), HTML (accessible format)

Childhood
Shining Stars - Kindergartners Learn to Read (October 2006) How Parents Can Help Their Kindergartner Learn to Read. PDF format (369KB), HTML (accessible format)

Shining Stars - First Graders Learn to Read (October 2006) How Parents Can Help Their First Grader Learn to Read. PDF format (314KB), HTML (accessible format)

Shining Stars - Second & Third Graders Learn to Read (October 2006) How Parents Can Help Their Second & Third Grader Learn to Read. PDF format (400KB), HTML (accessible format)

Big Dreams - A Family Book About Reading (October 2006) PDF format (790KB), HTML (accessible format)

Dad's Playbook: Coaching Kids to Read (September 2006) PDF format (705KB), HTML (accessible format)

Put Reading First Helping Your Child Learn to Read - A Parent Guide PDF format (835KB), HTML (accessible format)

A Child Becomes a Reader Proven Ideas for Parents from Research--Kindergarten through Grade Three PDF format (515KB), HTML (accessible format)

La Lectura es lo Primero Cómo ayudar a su hijo a aprender a leer PDF format (230KB), HTML (accessible format)

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