Latino Preparation Gap
The Facts:
• Indicators of reading difficulty are often evident before children enter kindergarten. Reports have found young Latino 4-year olds having limited vocabulary in Spanish or English and tending to be less able than their peers to perform such basic early literacy tasks as writing their first name or recognizing the letters of the alphabet.
• Research has shown that once children are behind it is difficult for them to catch up and the gap often widens. Nationally, 85% of Latino 4th graders are reading below proficient level.
What are some of the factors contributing to the Latino preparation gap?
What are the most essential components of language and early literacy development?
What roles do parents/other family members and community environments play in the development of these skills?
Share your opinions and ideas.
• Indicators of reading difficulty are often evident before children enter kindergarten. Reports have found young Latino 4-year olds having limited vocabulary in Spanish or English and tending to be less able than their peers to perform such basic early literacy tasks as writing their first name or recognizing the letters of the alphabet.
• Research has shown that once children are behind it is difficult for them to catch up and the gap often widens. Nationally, 85% of Latino 4th graders are reading below proficient level.
What are some of the factors contributing to the Latino preparation gap?
What are the most essential components of language and early literacy development?
What roles do parents/other family members and community environments play in the development of these skills?
Share your opinions and ideas.
