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Dialogic Reading


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Program Info

Outcome Areas
Children Ready for School

Indicators
Children ages 0 to 5 exhibiting age-appropriate mental and physical development

Topic Areas

       Early Childhood
       Child Care / Preschool
       Instructional Support
       Cognitive Development / School Performance

Evidence Level  (What does this mean?)
Screened

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Program Overview

Dialogic Reading aims to enhance language and literacy skills among preschool children through the practice of an adult and child sharing a picture book and taking turns being the storyteller or an active listener and questioner.

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Program Reviews

The Dialogic Reading program has not yet been thoroughly reviewed by PPN, but preliminary review suggests it may be effective at improving outcomes for the indicators listed above.

This program is highly regarded by other credible organizations and reviews of the program can be found online at the websites listed below:

USDOE What Works ClearinghousePDF file


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