Resources and links for teachers

Resources

Closing the gap between research and practice: Foundations for the acquisition of literacy.
The purpose of this review is to present an overview of the research literature relating to the acquisition of literacy. Its focus is on empirical studies that identify the processes underlying the acquisition of literacy, and the instructional strategies that are most effective in developing effective literacy. Its specific focus is on the acquisition of reading literacy.
http://www.acer.edu.au/research/Research_reports/documents/deLemos_ClosingTheGap.pdf

Report on literacy development in Victorian Catholic Schools.
Phase One (2000) http://www.dest.gov.au/schools/publications/2002/threeyearson/LearningToRead.pdf
Phase Two (2002) http://www.dest.gov.au/schools/publications/2002/threeyearson/larp.pdf

Early identification of children “at risk” for dyslexia
Research project at the Child Study Centre, UWA
http://www.maccs.mq.edu.au/research/ddolnetwork/documents/DyslexiaEarlyID%20Handout.doc

Report to standing committee (NSW) into early intervention for children with learning difficulties
http://www.maccs.mq.edu.au/research/ddolnetwork/documents/Learn_dis_report.pdf

Links

For teachers requiring more specific information on LD or would like to apply teaching strategies for general learning and reading, go to any of the below links

Learning Disabilities Association

LD online

British Dyslexia Association (BDA)