Helping Students Read Better and Learn More
The Iowa Reading Research Center strives to improve the literacy skills of all students through research with students, professional learning for educators, and technical assistance for school districts.
Employment Opportunities
The Iowa Reading Research Center is hiring an assistant research scientist and a postdoctoral research scholar.
Become a School or District Partner
The Iowa Reading Research Center provides research and technical assistance services to schools and districts in Iowa at no cost.
Call for Proposals
We are currently accepting presentation proposals for the 2025 Iowa Science of Reading Summit.
Blog
Using Curriculum-Based Measures for Data-Based Decision-Making: What Do Teachers Know?
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Educators can use data-based decision-making to inform instructional practices and improve student outcomes.
How Teachers, Parents, and Friends Can Support Student Reading Motivation
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Researcher Daisy Pelletier discusses her work on student reading motivation and its implications for parents and teachers.
The Value of Reading Support From Teachers, Parents, and Friends
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Pelletier et al. (2024) examine different sources and forms of reading support and their impacts on students’ reading motivation.
News
Staff Picks: Book Series
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Our staff members share their favorite book series from childhood.
National Novel Writing Month: Tips for Long-Form Writing
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! Learn tips for staying motivated during long writing projects.
Four Ways to Celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month
Monday, October 7, 2024
We provide ideas of ways to be involved in Dyslexia Awareness Month this October.