In January of 2004, Fairdale Elementary was one of 74 schools across the state, and one of 9 Jefferson County Public Schools awarded the Reading First Grant. What does this mean for our students, staff, and community? Check out the links below for the good news!

Contact our Reading First Coach, LaKeasha Jones.

What is Reading First?	Literacy Facts
What are the Five Essential Components of Reading?	The Literacy Center (Multilingual)
Teachers and the 5 Basic Elements of Reading	Put Reading First
Questions / Answers about the No Child Left Behind Act	Helping Children Learn to Read
Reading Tips	Raising Readers
20 Ways to Improve Comprehension and Fluency	Can 20 Minutes a Day Really Help?
What Role Does the Library Play in Reading Success?	Characteristics of Good Readers
SBRR Scientifically Based Reading Research