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Florida Grade Level Reading Campaign
An alarming number of children – about 67 percent nationwide and more than 80 percent of those from low-income families – are not proficient readers by the end of third grade. This has significant and long-term consequences not only for each of those children, but for their communities and our nation as a whole. If left unchecked, this problem will undermine efforts to end intergenerational poverty, close the achievement gap and reduce high school dropout rates. Far fewer of the next generation will be prepared to succeed in a global economy, participate in higher education or enter military and civilian service.

The Reading League
A national not-for-profit organization that advances the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-based instruction for teachers and education professionals.

The Science of Reading
The science of reading is a collection of research that confirms theories on how children best learn how to read. The five big ideas in the science of reading are phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and vocabulary.

Sold A Story

An eight-part podcast that does a deep dive into why so many of our children are unable to read. The causes may surprise you.

Book Platforms

BookSmart
Free Digital platform with books in English and Spanish

Beanstack
Free Digital platform with books where children can win prizes for reading.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
A book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to chikdren from birth to age five, regardless of a family’s income.

New Worlds Reading
The New Worlds Reading initiative mails free books to students who are in grades K to 5 enrolled in a Florida Public or district -sponsored charter school and are not yet reading on grade level.

Story Express Kits
Help foster children’s literacy skills and improve their chances for academic success through reading, storytelling, music, and related activities.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
National non-profit that encourages parents to read 1 book per day,every day until kindergarten to increase early literacy skills.

Vox Books
Physical books equipped with an audio player that narrates to children as they follow along. Available for free through Martin County Library System.

Supporting Your Child’s Reading at Home
The Institute of Education Sciences, provides resources and tools for families and caregivers.

Help For English Learners | Ayuda para estudiantes de inglés

BookSmart
Digital Books in English and Spanish.

Libros digitales en inglés y español.

Supporting Young English Language Learners at Home
Apoyando a los jóvenes estudiantes del idioma inglés en casa.

Story Express Kits
Help foster children’s literacy skills and improve their chances for academic success through reading, story-telling, music, and related activities. Adult GED, Driver’s Education, and literacy tools can be found by filtering by “Adult Literacy”.

Ayudan a fomentar las habilidades de alfabetización de los niños y mejorar sus posibilidades de éxito académico a través de la lectura, la narración de cuentos, la música y actividades relacionadas. El GED para adultos, la educación vial y las herramientas de alfabetización se pueden encontrar filtrando por “Alfabetización de adultos”.

Rosetta Stone Language Learning
Free English lessons through Martin County Library System and Rosetta Stone.

Aprendizaje de idiomas Rosetta Stone: lecciones de idiomas gratuitas a través del sistema de bibliotecas del condado de Martin y Rosetta Stone.

House of Hope
English Lessons (In-Person)

Lecciones de inglés (en persona): lecciones de inglés gratuitas proporcionadas por House of Hope.

Vox Books
Physical books equipped with an audio player that narrates to children as they follow along. Available for free through Martin County Library System.

Libros físicos equipados con un reproductor de audio que les narra a los niños mientras siguen la lectura. Disponible de forma gratuita a través del sistema de bibliotecas del condado de Martin.

Supporting Young English Language Learners at Home
Family and Caregiver activities for English Learners.

Apoyando a los jóvenes estudiantes del idioma inglés en casa. Actividades para familias y cuidadores para estudiantes de inglés.

I’m a Caregiver/Parent Who Needs Help!

211
A community helpline and crisis hotline that provides suicide prevention, crisis intervention, information, assessment, and referral to community services for people of all ages.
Call: 211
Text: Your zipcode to 898211

988
Suicide and Crisis lifeline. Available 24/7 English & Spanish

Martin County Healthy Start
A non-profit that provides support and education to pregnant women and infants. Diaper pantry, parenting education and support, tobacco education and support.

Free Homework Help Resources and Appointments Through Martin County Public Library System
Martin County Library offers free 45 min homework appointments to help students K-12 with math, reading and English homework. Assistance is available October to May.

Florida Department of Education Early Learning
Resources for school readiness, voluntary pre kindergarten, and childcare resources and referrals.

Florida KidCare
Free or minimal-cost health insurance for children.

Whole Child Connection
A free web-based system that matches families’ needs with service providers who can help them in areas such as education, health, social well-being, spiritual well-being, environment safety, and economics.

Step up for Students
Scholarship for tuition and fees for tutoring services.

Martin County Housing Assistance
Rental and mortgage assistance for qualified applicants.

Martin County Mental Health Resource Guide
A directory of organizations with resources for Mental Health and behavioural support.

University of Florida Literacy Institute Parent Resource Hub
Literacy resources for parents.

My Pre-Schooler Needs Help!

Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee Counties, Inc.
They offer financial assistance, free resources, and referrals for families with learners from birth to age 5.

Martin County Library Kids page – Access to Literacy and Early Learning Resources
Access to Literacy and Early Learning Resources and events in the community.

Passes for Free Entry to Local Attractions
Free passes for entry to The Elliott Museum/Gilbert’s House of Refuge, The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast, and the Florida Oceanographic Society.

My School-Aged Child Needs Help!

At Home Screening Evaluation for Dyslexia
National Center for Improving literacy provides a free online assessment to determine if a learner has reading difficulties.

Martin County Library Kids page
Access to Literacy and Academic Resources

Free Entry to Local Attractions
Free Passes for entry to The Elliott Museum/ Gilbert’s House of Refuge, The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast and Florida Oceanographic Society.

BookSmart
Free Digital platform with books in English and Spanish

Playaway
Book packs bring together the simplicity of our all-in-one audiobooks and their print versions to deliver a fun and educational read-along experience to children of all ages.

Beanstack
Free Digital platform with books where children can win prizes

Story Express Kits
Help foster children’s literacy skills and improve their chances for academic success through reading, story-telling, music, and related activities.

Vox Books
Physical books equipped with an audio player that narrates to children as they follow along. Available for free through Martin County Library System.

National Center on Improving Literacy Kid Zone
Literacy playground for kids and families.

Maya’s Book Nook
Children’s books, blog and resources surrounding literacy.

Supporting Young English Language Learners at Home
Family and Caregiver activities for English Learners
Apoyando a los jóvenes estudiantes del idioma inglés en casa
Actividades para familias y cuidadores para estudiantes de inglés

Implementation Toolkits
Resources for Parents of Children with Dyslexia and that need Literacy Support

Literacy Resources For Parents

University of Florida Literacy Institute

Dyslexia resources for parents.

Florida Center For Reading Research
Activities to engage literacy at home.

Supporting Your Child’s Reading at Home

National Center on Improving Literacy
The Uncanny Chronicles.

Maya’s Book Nook

Children’s books, blog and resources surrounding literacy.

Supporting Young English Language Learners at Home