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About Reach Out and Read Colorado

• History
• Clinics in Colorado

Assessing Your Reach Out and Read Program

• Site Observation Scale
• Sample Progress Report

Books: Management Basics

• Book Basics: Book FAQ Booklet
• Reach Out and Read Colorado's Scholastic Bargain Books Spreadsheet (All books at or below $2.75 in catalog)
• Scholastic Online Store
• 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 Reach Out and Read Colorado Board Member 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)
• Reach Out and Read's Doctor Recommended Summer Reading List
• Reach Out and Read'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 Reach Out and Read Colorado Conference

Community Partnerships and Awareness

• Identifying Potential Partners
• Talking Points for Clinic Staff
• Promoting Your Reach Out and Read Program
• Photo Releases- English and Spanish
• Sample Press Releases- after an event
• Sample Media Alerts- before an event
• Sample Press Clippings
• Reach Out and Read 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 Sheets

• English
• Chinese
• Spanish

Developmental Milestones Sticker Project

• Developmental Milestones Sticker Project Information
• Stickers: 6 months to 1 year English - PDF
• Stickers: 6 months to 1 year Spanish - PDF
• Stickers: 6 months to 1 year English - Word doc
• Stickers: 6 months to 1 year Spanish - Word doc
• Stickers: 1 year English - PDF
• Stickers: 1 year Spanish - PDF
• Stickers: 1 year English - Word doc
• Stickers: 1 year Spanish - Word doc
• Stickers: 2 years English - PDF
• Stickers: 2 years Spanish- PDF
• Stickers: 2 years English - Word doc
• Stickers: 2 years Spanish - Word doc
• Stickers: 3 to 5 years English - PDF
• Stickers: 3 to 5 years Spanish - PDF
• Stickers: 3 to 5 years English - Word doc
• Stickers: 3 to 5 years Spanish - Word doc

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

• 211 Cards- A partnership between Reach Out and Read Colorado 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)
• Lee 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
• Leyendo Juntos- Reach Out and Read'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 Developmental Assessment Tool

• 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 Reach Out and Read Colorado Board Member 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)
• Reach Out and Read'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
• List of Libraries by County
• 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 Reach Out and Read Clinic in Your Neighborhood

Reach Out and Read Program Management Overview

• Reach Out and Read Model
• Starting a Reach Out and Read Program
• Medical Consultant Position Description
• Site Coordinator Position Description
• Reach Out and Read Colorado Site Coordinator Manual
• Using myROR.org- Reach Out and Read's Program Management Tool
• What Can Reach Out and Read Colorado Do For You?

Reach Out and Read Provider Training

• Online Reach Out and Read Training
• Request new provider or experienced provider training DVDs from Reach Out and Read Colorado
• Schedule an onsite training or advanced training (clinics with 5 or more providers)
• Onsite Training Expectations

Reach Out and Read Related Research

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

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 Reach Out and Read
• 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 Reach Out and Read National Center Program Manual
• Training FAQs
• Reach Out and Read Colorado Onsite Training Expectations

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

• Reimbursement Procedures- Reach Out and Read National Center (for new site trainings with 8+ providers)
• Trainer Invoice- Reach Out and Read 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
• Reach Out and Read National Center Volunteer Reader Online Orientation
• Where to Find Volunteers