Exam Preparation

This book is an good resource for any teacher who wants to include
explicit phonemic awareness instruction in an early reading program.
One volume provides three separate sets of phonemic
awareness lessons, complete with scripted directions and reproducible
learning materials and assessment tools.

The ABCs of Reading Instruction presents the different components and skill sets that are essential for reading acquisition and demonstrates proven, research-based techniques to help teachers apply these principles in their classrooms. The CD-ROM includes six different modules presented as a dynamic electronic textbook, weaving together graphics, animation, text, audio, and video to explain complex concepts in an innovative and engaging way. The workbook reinforces and expands upon the instructional components introduced in the CD-ROM and includes reading lesson plans and classroom handouts. The ABCs of Reading Instruction was designed by the American Board as a preparation tool for both the Multiple Subject and Reading Endorsement exams. The CD-ROM is Windows and Macintosh compatible.

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Candidates that enroll in the reading endorsement program will receive a complementary copy of the ABCs of Reading Instruction.

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This list (pdf) includes a selection of literary works that may be referred to within the ABCTE Reading Examination.

Big Ideas in Beginning Reading focuses on the five BIG IDEAS of early literacy: phonemic awareness, alphabetic principle, fluency with text, vocabulary, and comprehension. The web site includes definitions and descriptions of the research and theories behind each of the big ideas, describes how to assess the big ideas, gives information on how to teach the big ideas including instructional examples, and finally, shows you how to put it all together in your school.

Free-Reading is an “open source” instructional program that helps teachers teach early reading. Because it's open source, it represents the collective wisdom of a wide community of teachers and researchers. It's designed to contain a scope and sequence of activities that can support and supplement a typical “core” or “basal” program.

This
straight forward article presents information on the link between strong
phonemic awareness and reading and gives practical suggestions for fostering
strong phonemic awareness.

A concise description of current models of phonics instruction with clear outlines of instructional techniques that are prevalent within each model.

This primer discusses and summarizes studies varying from readings and phonics instruction, fluency, and the improvement of reading comprehension.

A step by step ‘workshop’ that addresses the basics of phonic awareness.

In 1997, Congress asked the Director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), in consultation with the Secretary of Education, to convene a national panel to assess the status of research-based knowledge, including the effectiveness of various approaches to teaching children to read. These topics (which correspond almost exactly to the domains defined by the American Board) received intensive study: alphabetics, fluency, comprehension, teacher education in reading acquisition, and reading-focused computer technology. This document is the result of that extensive