Summer Slide: Impact of Summer Learning Loss
South Carolina Association of School Librarians Annual Conference
Pre-Conference Session presented by Donna Shannon, University of South Carolina
24 March 2010
What is the impact of summer learning loss? Who is at risk? What does the research reveal about children who take a break from reading during the summer? What can school librarians do to help prevent the "slide"? What efforts and successes do you have to share?
Powerpoint slides from March 24 presentation
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National Council of Teachers of English
NCTE's Summer Reading and Learning webpage offers teaching strategies, professional readings, and related resources on the issue of summer reading and learning.
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National Summer Learning Association
The vision of the National Summer Learning Association is for every child to be safe, healthy, and engaged in learning during the summer. Their mission is to connect and equip schools and community organizations to deliver quality summer learning programs to our nation's youth to help close the achievement gap.
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Reading is Fundamental
RIF offers free articles to educators to help you stay informed about the latest in reading research.
Primer on Summer Learning Loss
Summer Reading Slide
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Scholastic Summer Challenge
The Scholastic Summer Challenge starts April 30th, 2010. Challenge every child to unite together to Read For the World Record!
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New York Public Library
A research brief on summer reading and public library summer reading programs including an annotated bibliography on the importance of summer reading.
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Booklist Webinars
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From the American Library Association and the Association of Library Services to Children.....
Kids! @ your library Tool Kit
Facts You Can Use: Children, Reading & Libraries
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Super Summer Success Reading Program
The goal of the Super Summer Success Reading Program is to increase educators' awareness about the importance and benefits of developing a summer reading program. The SSS program is designed for all students but is especially beneficial for economically disadvantaged children and less able readers.
SSS Resource #2 Highlights of Research on Summer Reading Loss and the Effects on Student Achievement
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Here are the ideas shared in the elementary and secondary groups during the March 24 session. Many of the ideas are appropriate for both levels so please have a look at both pages!!
Elementary page
Secondary page
What ideas do you have for securing funds to support summer activities? Click here, then add your ideas!
Bibliographies:
Summer Learning Loss.pdf [Research studies]
Summer Reading Ideas.pdf [Practical ideas]
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