Montana Early Literacy Project Manual Table of Contents:The Montana Early Literacy Project Overview
- The Montana Early Literacy Project
- The Five Key Components of the Model
Component One: Literacy Throughout the Day- Three Areas That Are Critical for Language and Literacy
- Development Early Literacy and Language Across the Five Developmental Domains
- Daily Routines and Naturally Existing Curriculum
- The Literacy Module Development Process
- The Literacy Module Implementation Process
Component Two: IEP Connections- Early Intervention
- Risk Factors, Characteristics, and Early Language Indicators for Literacy " Difficulties
- Assessment
- Individualized Education Programs
- Changing View of Developmental Disabilities
- Mapping Systems Approach
- Early Literacy and Language Sample Goals and Objectives for individual education programs
- Examples of Early Literacy and Language Activities
Component Three: Family Connections- The Home Curriculum
- Home-School Partnerships
- Family Involvement Literacy Activities at School
- Home and Community Extension Literacy Activities
- Family Literacy Bags
- Family Literacy Bag Development Process
- Family Literacy Bag Implementation Process
Component Four: Diversity Connections- Embracing Cultural Diversity
- Embracing Diverse Abilities
- The Montana Early Literacy Project, Division of Educational Research & Service, The University of Montana
Component Five: Professional Development Connections- Montana Model for Professional Development
- Literacy Acquisition Perception Profile (LAPP)
- Classroom Literacy Checklist
- Developmental Sequence of Book Use
- Knowing the Books: Supports and Challenges of Text
- Knowing the Approaches: Reading To and With Children
- Technology Integration in the Preschool Classroom
- School Safety for Young Children of All Abilities
Appendix A
Appendix B
- Emerging Literacy Checklist
- Emerging Literacy Screening
- "Changing View of Developmental Disabilities"
- IEP Mapping Form
- Examples of Early Literacy and Language Activities
- (These
examples are included in all literacy modules: language use,
phonological awareness - rhyming, blending, segmenting, and print
awareness.)
Appendix C
Appendix D
- Key Understandings: Culture and Language Handouts
- Native Student Identity Handout
Appendix E
References and Resources