New York State Reading Resource Center

The mission of the New York State Reading Resource Center is to ensure the consistent use of scientifically based reading research and instruction through the dissemination of accurate information, statewide, on current research and best/effective/evidence-based practices in reading instruction. The New York State Reading Resource Center is funded under Reading First.

The website address is: http://nysrrc.monroe.edu/
2008 NYS Reading First Institute
June 30 - July 1
Brooklyn, New York

NY Flyer WORD | PDF
ELL-LEP Guidelines September 2007 PDF
2007-08 Reading First LEA Budget Development Guidelines HTML
2007-08 Reading First LEA Professional Development Guidelines HTML
Guidelines for Reading First 2007-08 Summer Programs HTML
2007-08 Summer School Report Form HTML
Reading First Grant Awards 2006-09
Announcement of LEA Reading First Awards
Technical Assistance Materials for Reading First Eligible Districts
Reading Academy Coach Training for Cohort A and Cohort B Reading First Schools

January 2006 March 2006
Technical Assistance Meetings for LEAs Eligible for 2006-2009 Reading First Grants
Technical Assistance for Eligible Reading First LEAs: A series of questions and answers pertaining to the Reading First 2006-2009 are available to assist eligible Reading First LEAs.
Early Childhood Policy Statement and Public Forums: In July 2005, the Board of Regents revised the early childhood policy statement, “Early Education for Student Achievement in a Global Community”. Through October 31, the public was invited to participate in scheduled public discussion forums and/or to submit written comments and recommendations for implementation of the revised policy. All comments and recommendations will be reviewed and presented to the Board of Regents at its November meeting.
Assessment Measures and Timeframes for 2005-2006: The Assessment Framework has been updated to reflect 2005-2006 timeframes for administration of Reading First required screening, mid-year progress monitoring and outcome assessments. All Reading First schools (Cohort A and B) are required to administer Reading First assessments according to the Assessment Framework.
Cohort B - Fall 2005 Assessments Administration and Reporting Procedures: Assessment administration and reporting procedures for Cohort B schools were released in June 2005. The purpose of Cohort B Fall assessment reporting is to collect Reading First program baseline data (to be reported to SED via Reading First LEAP). Cohort B schools will also administer Reading First screening assessments, to be used for instructional planning.
Additional Reading First Grants Awarded - New York State Education Department is pleased to announce the recipients of additional Reading First grant awards.
Reading First and Scientifically Based Research: A PowerPoint Presentation
HTML Format / Microsoft PowerPoint Format
Reading First - LEA Funding Guidelines: These guidelines are to be used in budget development and preparation of the FS-10 for Reading First public school districts and charter schools. The RSSCs should be considered an additional resource for information in budget development. Reading First Budget Development Guidelines / Guidelines for Reading First Summer Program
Riverside Publishing, Woodcock Johnson III for Passage Comprehension test ordering information: http://www.riverpub.com/products/clinical/wj3drb/pricing.html
Presentation: "Using Common Science and Common Sense to Teach All Children to Read" by Holly B. Lane, Ph.D., University of Florida PDF format
Links to important Reading First Websites:
- Florida Center for Reading Research: http://www.fcrr.org
- University of Oregon: http://reading.uoregon.edu/
- New York Reading Academy: http://www.nyreading.com
- What is DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills)?: http://dibels.uoregon.edu/
Frequently Asked Questions about DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills
TerraNova-CTB McGraw Hill: Information about the TerraNova, a required outcome assessment for Reading First districts in New York State - http://www.ctb.com - Click on Programs and Contracts
List of Public School Districts/Charter Schools Awarded Reading First
Using Science, Leadership, and Common Sense to Reduce the Number of Children Left Behind in Reading - This PowerPoint presentation was used by Randee Winterbottom at the second round of technical assistance sessions for districts eligible for Reading First grants. HTML Format / PowerPoint Format / 20 Questions to Evaluate A Reading Program
New York State Reading First Proposal:
- US Department of Education-approved New York State Reading First Proposal PDF Format
- Governor's Press Release: HTML Format
- US Department of Education Guidance for the Reading First Program