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Literacy Facts A survey by the US Education Department's National Assessment of Adult Literacy was conducted in 2003. They divided literacy into four levels: Below Basic, Basic, Intermediate, and Proficient. The basic literacy skills tested included:
Literacy Links ProLiteracy America— Contains many resources, including a literacy fact sheet for the Northeast. Children's Literacy Foundation— Children's Literacy Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to nurture a love of reading and writing among children throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. National Institute for Literacy— Read the 2008 Developing Early Literacy: Report of the National Literacy Plan: A Scientific Synthesis of Early Literacy Development and Implications for Interventions. Northern Arizona University— Literacy and Reading Links NAU presents a wealth of literacy links. Verizon Literacy University— Free online educational resources for literacy instruction and lifelong learning for adults and family literacy programs. Includes podcasts and online courses. Contact Information |
Vermont Reading Partners has helped hundreds of adults and students increase their basic reading, writing, and math skills; reach personal and work related goals; prepare for citizenship or the GED test; and improve English-speaking skills. We do not limit our services to just those adults and children who test below Basic Literacy Skills, but help anyone below a Proficient reader improve. Our services impact businesses in our community by increasing the skills of employees and help children in school “catch up.” Our services are free and confidential.