November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! Learn tips for staying motivated during long writing projects.

We provide ideas of ways to be involved in Dyslexia Awareness Month this October.

University of Iowa College of Education faculty and Iowa Reading Research Center staff have created a new online handwriting tool for early readers and writers.

Districts in Iowa are making strides in adopting new English language arts materials and implementing structured literacy practices.

Dr. Shawn Datchuk's leadership and expertise will help the IRRC advance its mission of improving children’s reading proficiency in Iowa.

Our staff at the Iowa Reading Research Center has compiled a list of our favorite books that have been adapted into movies, including novels, chapter books, and picture books.

The University of Iowa recognizes students for their work on campus every spring during Student Employee Appreciation Week.

Take a deeper look into the IRRC-coordinated Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement program and read about the experience of one newly endorsed dyslexia specialist, Barb Shutt.

Learn about the new chair and two new members of the IRRC Advisory Council.

The Iowa Science of Reading Summit and A Novel Idea podcast connect educators through conversations about effective approaches to reading instruction.

To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month, our assistive technology coordinators have curated a list of books by and about individuals with dyslexia.

The IRRC's new eLearning module provides an overview of the cornerstone elements of structured literacy instruction with video examples recorded in active classrooms.

The Instructional Recommendations Tool: Responding to FastBridge Data and the associated eLearning module offer guidance to educators interpreting student screening scores.

Learn how Spencer Community School District's universal pivot to science-of-reading-aligned literacy instruction began, what the implementation process looked like, and how the shift has impacted educators, students, caregivers, and administrators.

Children's book recommendations from IRRC staff.

Educators Lisa Hawker and Courtney Bentley were members of Iowa's first Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement cohort. Through this program, they gained valuable knowledge in working with students with dyslexia and developed a network of likeminded educators that continues to provide support and resources.

Our staff has 10 book recommendations with themes of fun winter activities, winter holidays, and other thought-provoking winter themes.

Will lead academic offerings and trainings, professional development, and assistive technology programs.

Our staff has 13 book recommendations with themes of fun fall activities, Halloween, and other spooky selections.

Through assistance from educators, hard work, and fierce advocacy from his mom, student with dyslexia achieves reading successes.

YA recommendations from IRRC staff.

The IRRC’s director since 2015, Reed made a major impact on literacy education in the state.

Grace, 12, and Sophie, 10, are working hard to fundraise and raise dyslexia awareness.

IRRC grad student to receive mentoring, work on project during year-long experience.

The Iowa Reading Research Center introduces families to assistive technology that may help their children with reading and writing.

IRRC Graduate Student Assistant Anna Gibbs was recognized for her submission to the 2021 Graduate Student Research Paper Award.

Two Iowa Reading Research Center student employees recognized as two of the top student employees on campus.

Dyslexia advocates are enthusiastic about teachers receiving more training and getting children the help they need.

New content is being developed to encourage literacy learning at home.

A $3.3 million study funded by the Institute of Educational Science will seek to add knowledge about evidence-based instruction in such settings.

Three young girls go door-to-door selling cookies and starting conversations about dyslexia.

The module is available at no cost to Iowa families and other Iowa residents wanting to learn about dyslexia.

Iowa Reading Research Center Graduate Assistant Leah Zimmerman named Hammill Institute on Disabilities Doctoral Fellow.

Literacy professional development and reading development milestones to improve literacy instruction students receive.

The Iowa Reading Research Center has been selected to serve as an external evaluator for a literacy project funded under a $27 million federal grant awarded to Kansas.

A new Iowa Reading Research Center initiative will provide expert training in literacy instruction, need-based improvement planning, and continuous support to four local education agencies in order to bring improved literacy outcomes for students facing multiple challenges.