Literacy Resources, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing educational methods and materials to teach or improve reading, writing and spelling to beginning or struggling readers of all ages. This method is effective for individuals of all abilities including those who have struggled due to dyslexia, developmental delay, ESL, or aphasia. For more information about the reading program visit www.mcomberreaders.com.
Forty-four million or 23% of American adults demonstrate a lack of reading skills.
(The National Center for Family Literacy, as cited in Literacy Facts and Figures, 2003, 2)
Of the 2.2 million children needing literacy tutoring, only 19% are receiving assistance.
(Congressional Government Accountability Office, Daily Herald, August 27, 2006, 1)
In 2005, 71% of Utah's fourth and eighth graders read below proficiency level.
(The National Assessment of Educational Progress, 2005, 1)
In 2006, 65% of 12th graders tested in Utah were not proficient readers.
(Utah State Office of Education: Assessment and Accountability, 2006, 1)
Literacy Resources Inc. helps those challenged with literacy by:
See what makes the
McOmber Readers so effective!
Download a complete sample of Zak and its accompanying writing activities booklet for free.
This is the third book in the series.
It will give you an opportunity to see some of the readers' best features.
Look for the value listed on the title page, the introduction to new sounds and words on the preview page and the vocabulary building word family, conprehension and conversation skill building questions on the review page of the reader.
Notice the reinforcing practice opportunities and focus on a writing-to-read approach in writing acitivities booklet.
"My favorite educational activity is to see the light of discovery that comes to individuals as they learn read."
Rachel has dedicated her adult life to helping people learn to read. She started writing instructional reading materials when as a parent she struggled to an find effective, interesting, easy to use program to help her children.
Since then she has volunteered countless hours to children and adults who need a little extra help in acquiring this essential ability.
Rachel McOmber
Summary of Experience and Qualifications
Educational Background
Professional Experience
Past Professional Organizations
". . . personal experience and the belief that solid reading skills are the foundation for our entire society have led (me) to assisting with this extraordinary effort to advance reading skills."
"“I have always felt there is a tie between reading ability and successful learning and feelings of self-worth.”"
Literacy Resources, Inc’s board is made up of leaders from the business, law and education communities.
The Board of Directors oversees the operation of LRI and the use of contributions.
Becky M. Miner
Executive Director
BS Early Childhood and Elementary Education, BYU
becky_literacyresources.org
LRIs staff members
are educated and experienced teachers and business leaders who are committed to providing help to those struggling with literacy skills and the friends and family members helping them achieve.
Jed Miner
VP Operations
BS Business Management/Finance, BYU
jed_literacyresources.org
Elizabeth S. Lindsay
Graphics Designer/Production Manager
AA Graphic Design, Utah Valley University
"The things I want to know are in books;
my best friend is the man who'll get me a book..."
Abraham Lincoln
Funding
Literacy Resources, Inc. is a 501(C) (3) non-profit ogranization and relies on donations
to fund its operations. Please consider contributing to a legacy of learning.
Each dollar you give will be matched.
For information about making a donation please contact Becky.
1-877-LRI-READ
We would love to discus your specific literacy needs and LRI's resources with you. We will reply to your message as soon as possible.
Correspondence by mail can be sent to
Literacy Resources Inc.
1524 East 1110 North
Orem, UT 84097
You can contact Becky Miner by calling
1-800-LRI-READ or 801-420-3675
"No skill is more crucial to the future of a child, or to a democratic and prosperous society, than literacy."
Los Angeles Times, "A Child Literacy Initiative for the Greater Los Angeles Area"
