Part B Subpart 2: Early Reading First
Purpose
Early Reading First supports the development of early childhood centers focusing on early language, cognitive and pre-reading skills that prepare children from low-income families for academic success.
Types of Projects
Early Reading First grants, administered by USED directly to school divisions, help early childhood centers improve their programs. Funds must be used to:
- Enhance children's language, cognitive, and early reading skills through professional development for teachers.
- Provide early language and reading development and instructional materials as developed from scientifically based reading research.
- Provide preschool-age children with cognitive learning opportunities in high quality language and literature-rich environments.
- Use screening assessments to effectively identify preschool children who may be at risk for reading failure.
- Improve existing early childhood programs by integrating scientifically based reading research into all aspects of the program (including instructional materials, teaching strategies, curricula, parent engagement and professional development).
Resources
Outside Resources
- The U.S. Department of Education's Early Reading First
- Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS)
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