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Project

Early Reading First: Portland Early Literacy Collaborative

Center:

ME-The University of Maine, Center for Community Inclusion, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2010

Contact Information:

Linda Labas
[email protected]
207-581-1084

Project Description:

The University of Southern Maine, three LEAs and local literacy partners are joining together as the Early Literacy for Every Child (ELEC) project and seeking Early Reading First funds to transform three existing early childhood programs into preschool centers of educational excellence, ensuring that 280 children will enter kindergarten with the language, cognitive and early reading skills needed for school success. All children will meet this goal as measured by significant improvements in their scores on the PPVT-III and the PALS Pre-K assessments. ELEC exceeds all invitational priorities established by the Secretary and will use an exceptional, innovative and coordinated approach based on research and effective practice.

Keyword(s):

Early Reading First, early literacy, at-risk preschoolers

Core Function(s):

Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Other

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Limited English

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County