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Looping Back to Cursive Handwriting
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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While more research is needed on cursive handwriting instruction, here is what we know about when to teach cursive and what components can make cursive instruction particularly effective.
Reading Assessments and Their Purposes
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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Throughout the school year, your child’s teacher may use universal screeners, diagnostic assessments, progress monitoring, and more to gain a deeper understanding of how to best support your child’s literacy development.
Research Article of the Month: September 2024
Thursday, September 12, 2024
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We summarize the findings of January & Klingbeil (2020)—a study that examines the validity of early reading CBMs in identifying at-risk students in Grades K–2.
How to Make the Most of Teacher Professional Development
Monday, August 26, 2024
Dr. Lisa Didion is an assistant professor of special education who studies data literacy and teacher professional development. In this Q&A, Didion provides research-based tips for planning professional development that is beneficial for teachers.
Research Article of the Month: August 2024
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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In their meta-analysis, Didion et al. (2019) find that teacher PD generally has a positive effect on student reading achievement in Grades K–8.
Handwriting: Beneficial to Reading and Often Misunderstood
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Handwriting can support early reading skills. This post explains why and describes several techniques teachers can use to help their students acquire handwriting.
Research Article of the Month: June 2024
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
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Through this breakdown of Ray et al. (2021), we explore the benefits of handwriting intervention on foundational reading skills.
Research Article of the Month: May 2024
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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We explore the findings of Silverman et al. (2020) as they examine the effects of explicit language comprehension on various language and literacy outcomes.
Strategies for Effective Tier 1 Grouping and Differentiation
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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When teachers use data to guide instructional grouping, students can receive targeted, differentiated instruction that meets their needs.
Speaking of Podcasts: Four SLP and Literacy-Based Podcasts Worth a Listen
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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The IRRC’s assistive technology coordinators discuss some of their favorite podcasts on the intersection of speech, language, and literacy.
Research Article of the Month: April 2024
Monday, April 29, 2024
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Training in self-regulation has been shown to improve strategy use and reading comprehension outcomes. Denton et al. (2021) examine the feasibility of a reading intervention with a strong self-regulation component.
Intensification of Instruction to Maximize Instructional Time and Practice Opportunities
Monday, April 15, 2024
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Efficient use of tiered instruction is essential to maximize intervention time and give students the additional practice opportunities they need to reach mastery.
Accommodating Note-Taking
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Four examples of note-taking accommodations that can benefit students with language-based learning disabilities.
Rethinking How We Teach Literacy in Tier 1: Targeted, Small-Group Instruction
Friday, April 5, 2024
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Targeted, small-group instruction supports all students, including struggling readers and students who have already met or exceeded expectations.
Research Article of the Month: March 2024
Monday, March 25, 2024
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In this blog post, we delve into the findings of Kim et al. (2018), a study on the interrelationships between reading and writing development.
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