The UIC Center for Literacy is committed to connecting the community to a variety of resources. From exciting blogs, to government sites, to innovative organizations, we've created a list of sites that will be helpful in conducting research, gathering information, or seeking out practical teaching tips. If you would like your organization added to this page, please email us.

City of Chicago

Chicago Department Family and Support Services

Chicago Public Library

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Reading Initiative

Chicago Public Schools Office of Research, Evaluation and Accountability

Early Childhood Program Locator

Research, Journals and Teacher Support

Shanahan on Literacy

ASI HACEMOS, NUESTRA PERSPECTIVA: FINANCIAL STATUS AND CAPACITY‐BUILDING NEEDS OF LATINO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN METRO CHICAGO

Chicago Public Schools Office of Research, Evaluation and Accountability/ National Reading Panel

Developing Early Literacy: Report of the National Early Literacy Panel

Developing Literacy in Second-Language Learners: Illinois Reading Council

International Reading Association

Kids Count Data Center

National Institute for Child Health and Human Development

National Institute for Literacy/Report of the National Literacy Panel on Language-Minority Children and Youth
http://www.cal.org/projects/archive/nlpreports/executive_summary.pdf
http://www.cal.org/resources/pubs/developliteracy.html

The State of Preschool 2008

Service Opportunities

Center for Literacy AmeriCorps Programs- contact Ruby Camacho for more information

Literacy Volunteers of Illinois

Tutor Mentor Connection

Literacy Works

Serve Illinois: Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Services

Curriculum and Literacy Resources

CCEE: Parental News

Children of the Code

Colorin Colorado

Education Policy Information Clearinghouse

Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC)

First Book

Project FLAME

Revised Practice Guides for Parents from the Center for Early Literacy Learning

UIC Early Reading First

Washington Learning Systems- free, reproducible language and literacy activities available on their website

What Works Clearinghouse

Community Education and Advocacy Organizations

Family Literacy

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

Literacy Powerline

National Center for ProLiteracy

Reach Out and Read