Public Libraries

Language is the Key is included in the parent education collections of public libraries throughout the U.S. , Canada , Australia , and New Zealand .

Library “Story Time” is an opportune time to share Language is the Key with parents while the little ones participate in story time. “Charming the Next Generation” (School Library Journal, 7/1/2005 ) discusses how dialogic reading strategies can accelerate language development.

The Public Library Association recognizes that “Dialogic Reading,” a technique taught in Language is the Key, is a very effective method for public libraries in promoting early literacy.

Because picture books are used, adults do not need to be proficient readers in order use the Language is the Key strategies.

High School Libraries

You will find Language is the Key in Family and Consumer Science collections in senior high schools. It is an excellent complement for courses in Child Development. Many teen-parent programs, in high schools and in the community, use Language is the Key with young parents.

State Libraries

Many state libraries hold the complete collections of the Language is the Key videos (English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog (Filipino), Mandarin with Subtitles for speakers of Cantonese, English with Subtitles for parents with hearing impairments.

Specialty Libraries

State and regional specialty resource libraries serving Early Childhood Development programs and early literacy initiatives have Language is the Key programs, as well as the Mediated Learning Curriculum CD in their holdings.

University and Community College libraries include Language is the Key videos and the Mediated Learning Curriculum CD in their child development, special education, and curriculum and instruction collections.