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About ROR CO

• History
• Clinics in Colorado- PDF one page version

Assessing Your ROR Program

• Site Observation Scale
• Sample Progress Report

Books: Management Basics

• Book Basics: Book FAQ Booklet
• ROR CO's Scholastic Bargain Books Spreadsheet (All books at or below $2.75 in catalog)
• Scholastic Online Store
• Using ROR CO's Online Book Tracking System
• Book Donation Guidelines

Books: What to Order

• What Children Like in Books
• Reach Out and Read's Annotated Book List
• Ann's Picks (Selected by ROR CO Board Chair and Retired Librarian Ann Logan)
• Building a Home Library- Recommended Books for Children
• 100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know
• Jim Trelease's Book Lists (Author of The Read Aloud Handbook)
• ROR's Doctor Recommended Summer Reading List
• ROR's Doctor Recommended Holiday Gift For Children
• PBS Parents Book Finder
• Books in Spanish
• Chosing the Best Books for Children- Created by Priscilla Queen, 2008 ROR CO Conference

Community Partnerships and Awareness

• Identifying Potential Partners
• Talking Points for Clinic Staff
• Promoting Your ROR Program
• Photo Releases- English and Spanish
• Sample Press Releases- after an event
• Sample Media Alerts- before an event
• Sample Press Clippings
• ROR National Center Press Kit
• Step by Step Plan to Hosting a Successful Event (Must log in to myROR.org to view)
• Hosting a Legislative Visit

Developmental Milestones

• English
• Chinese
• Spanish

In the Exam Room: Adult Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) Resources

• 211 Cards- A partnership between ROR CO and Family Resource Centers (English/Spanish)
• Search for Programs by Zip Code or City
• Health Literacy and Low-Literacy Level Adults- From Harvard School of Public Health
• Pediatric Health Literacy: American Academy of Pediatrics Initiatives

In The Exam Room: Talking with Non-English Speakers About Books

• Tu Libro y Tu Doctor PowerPoint
• Tips For Reading with Childen in 26 Lanagues- (From Amahric to Vietnamese)
• 10 Things You Can Do: Literacy in a 2nd Language (in English and Spanish)
• Leer y seras- a literacy program for Latino families. A joint project of Scholastic, Verizon and the National Council of La Raza (NCLR). Website in English or Spanish.
• Leamos en Familia!- RIF's initiative for Spanish Speaking Families
• Leyundos Juntos- ROR's National Initiative Focused on Spanish Speaking Families

In The Exam Room: Talking With Parents About Books

• Tips for Reading With Children
• What Children Like in Books
• The Challenge of Reading To Two (Reading to children of different ages at the same time)
• American Academy of Pediatrics Literacy Tool Kit

In The Exam Room: Using the Book as a Development Assessment Too

• Developmental Milestones- English
• Developmental Milestones- Spanish
• Developmental Milestones- Chinese
• Provider Code Card
• Using the Book as a Developmental Assessment Tool
• Have Questions About Using the Book as a Development Assessment Tool?
  Ask our Medical Director.

Literacy Rich Waiting Areas

• Literacy Rich Waiting Area Basics
• Sources for Literacy Rich Waiting Area Materials
• Photos of Literacy Rich Waiting Areas in Colorado

Picking Kids' Books

• What Children Like in Books
• Reach Out and Read's Annotated Book List
• Ann's Picks (Selected by ROR CO Board Chair and Retired Librarian Ann Logan)
• Building a Home Library- Recommended Books for Children
• 100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know
• Jim Trelease's Book Lists (Author of The Read Aloud Handbook)
• ROR's Doctor Recommended Summer Reading List
• PBS Parents Book Finder
• Books in Spanish

Resources for Parents

• 10 Things You Can Do at Home to Help Your Child with Literacy in a Second Langauge
• Tips for Reading With Children
• Reading is Fundamental (RIF)- Parent Guidance
• Reading is Fundamental (RIF)- For Spanish Speaking Families
• Top 6 Guides to Children's Books and Reading Aloud
• The Challenge of Reading To Two (Reading to children of different ages at the same time)
• Need Help with Reading or Learning English?- Search for programs by your zip code
• Find a ROR Clinic in Your Neighborhood

ROR Program Management Overview

• ROR Model
• Starting a ROR Program
• Medical Consultant Position Description
• Site Coordinator Position Description
• ROR CO Site Coordinator Manual
• Using myROR.org- ROR's Program Management Tool
• What Can ROR CO Do For You?

ROR Provider Training

• Online ROR Training for 1 CME credit from Boston University
• Request new provider or experienced provider training DVDs from ROR CO
• Schedule an onsite training or advanced training (clinics with 5 or more providers)
• Onsite Training Expectations

ROR Related Research

• Research Summary
• Meaningful Differences: A Summary of the Hart and Risley Study
• Why We Do What We Do
• The Impact of ROR
• ROR Policy Case
• ROR Chartbook in Colorado
• "Reach Out and Get Your Patients to Read"- An Article from Contemporary Pediatrics written by ROR Co-founders Dr. Barry Zuckerman and Dr. Robert Needleman along with ROR's National Medical Director Dr. Perry Klass.

Conference Packet - 2008

• Agenda and Session Descriptions
• Speaker Biographies
• Attendees with Contact Info
• Who is ROR CO and What Can ROR CO Do For You
• ROR Clinics in Colorado Map and List
• Trainer Recruitment Flier
• Talking Points for Clinics
• Get More Out of www.reachoutandreadco.org
• Mileage Reimbursement Form for Attendees Traveling 60+ miles
• Quality Expectations
• Conference Evaluation
• About Assuring Better Child Health and Development (ABCD)
• 15 Things You Need to Know to Care for Baby Article
• Literacy Rich Waiting Areas Handout with Resources
• Map of Percent of Persons 5 Years and Older Who Speak a Language Other Than English Less Than "Very Well"/Languages Spoken in Colorado
• Reading Across the Nation Chartbook: Colorado
• CSAP 3rd Grade Reading Scores
• 2006-2007 Graduation Rates by District

Tools for Use During Training

• Training Attendance Sheet
• Training Key Points
• Training Evaluations
• Tips for Reading With Children
• What Children Like in Books
• Developmental Milestones- English
• Provider Code Card
• Using the Book as a Developmental Assessment Tool
• Research Summary
• Why We Do What We Do
• The Impact of ROR
• 3rd Grade CSAP Reading Scores in Colorado
• High School Graduation Rates in Colorado
• Meaningful Differences: A Summary of the Hart and Risley Study

Trainer PowerPoint Presentations

• Basic PowerPoint (No modifications)
• Dr. Carolyn Shepherd's PowerPoint
• Nurse Practitioner Marnie Klein's PowerPoint
• Dr. Steve Vogler's PowerPoint
• Dr. Sonja O'Leary's PowerPoint
• Physician's Assistant Magdalena Aguayo's PowerPoint

Trainer Fundamentals

• Trainer Position Description
• 2008 Training Info Sheet
• Training Section from ROR National Center Program Manual
• Training FAQs
• ROR CO Onsite Training Expectations

Trainer Reimbursement/Payment Information (For Approved Regional Trainers Only)

• Reimbursement Procedures- ROR National Center (for new site trainings with 8+ providers)
• Trainer Invoice- ROR Colorado (for all retrainings and sites with 5-7 providers)

Volunteer Readers

• Starting a Volunteer Reader Program
• Position Description
• Reader Application
• Reader Manual
• Tips for Volunteer Readers
• ROR National Center Volunteer Reader Online Orientation
• Where to Find Volunteers