The National Institute on Student Achievement, Curriculum, and Assessment and the National Institute on the Education of At-Risk Students have developed 14 fliers. These fliers were mailed to low-income schools for use in school newsletters to parents and for parent conferences. The kit includes Activity Guides for Families and Caregivers, a Growth Chart, and an Activity Calendar, filled with tips and special activities to promote reading and language skills for young children. A Spanish version is also available. Materials include a summer reading activity kit, certificate templates, and special activities for young children.
Spanish versions are available for most materials.
In School Steps families can take to improve their children's education. Including Your Child April 1997. Gives information to parents who are raising a child with special needs about finding the right supports and information. This resource may lead families to people and places that can help. The booklet covers the first eight years of a child's life and gives information that may answer some questions and guide parents in their search for the education and services that will best help their children succeed.