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Data-Based Instruction Supports Early Writing Skills
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Training in data-based individualization has benefits for both teachers and students.
Literacy Is Every Subject—Science
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Teaching vocabulary using Semantic Feature Analysis can help students learn science concepts.
New Practice Assessment Strengthens Teacher Knowledge of the Science of Reading
Monday, August 18, 2025
The Iowa Reading Research Center's new practice assessment provides teachers with an opportunity to apply critical concepts from the science of reading.
Is Tier 1.5 Needed? Steps to Consider for a Classwide Reading Intervention
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Educators can use the Tier 1.5 Calculator to determine if a Tier 1.5 intervention is necessary.
New Tier 1.5 Calculator Supports Data-Based Decision-Making for Core Instruction
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
The IRRC's new online tool for assessing student instructional needs is now available.
How Many Tiers of Reading Support Are Enough? Tier 1.5 in Multi-Tiered System of Supports
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Some research suggests that classwide intervention, or Tier 1.5, can be beneficial when the majority of students in a class are not meeting reading goals.
Using Data to Improve Instruction With Dr. Erica Lembke
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Dr. Erica Lembke, featured speaker at the 2025 Iowa Science of Reading Summit, shares details about her current research on Data-Based Individualization in math and writing instruction.
New Fidelity Monitoring Tool for Tracking OTRs in Literacy Instruction
Monday, June 23, 2025
Monitoring opportunities to respond allows administrators to more accurately assess intervention fidelity and effectiveness.
Opportunities to Respond: Implementing a Cycle of Planning, Measuring, and Coaching
Monday, June 23, 2025
Online tools, such as the IRRC’s MOTR-Cycle, can be used to track opportunities to respond and improve student engagement.
Teacher Knowledge of Early Reading Supports Student Gains
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Teacher knowledge of reading affects student performance on foundational literacy skills assessments.
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