NESA Academies
The NESA Academies are designed to address one particular aspect of Even Start Family Literacy services in a research to practice context. The Academy topic is chosen each year through consultation with practitioners, researchers, and the US Department of Education staff. The goal for each Academy is to provide scientifically-based research for the topic, followed with practical application strategies. Academies are held each spring in regional locations throughout the country.
Past Academies have addressed the following:
| 2006 | Research To
Practice: Supporting Families, Staff And Yourself In The Midst Of Change Dr. Christine Nelson, Dr. Sandra Howe, David Culver and Sue Henry |
| 2005 | Selecting Early Childhood Curriculum Peg Griffin, Catherine King, Carol Vukelich |
| 2004 | Interactive Literacy Todd Risley |
| 2003 | Supporting Writing for Adult and Children Judith Schickedanz, Claudia Ullman |
| 2002 | Building a Foundation for Reading Success Craig Ramey, Sandra Howe |
| 2001 | Preventing Reading Difficulties Grover Whitehurst, Christopher Lonigan, Peg Griffin |
| 2000 | Working with Infants and Toddlers Diane Trister Dodge, Dr. Peter Mangione, and Janet Dean |
The National Even Start Association welcomes suggestions of topics and presenters for future Academies. Please email your comments or suggestions to info@evenstart.org.