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Handwriting: Beneficial to Reading and Often Misunderstood
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In this blog post, we delve into the findings of Kim et al. (2018), a study on the interrelationships between reading and writing development.
Research Article of the Month: February 2024
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Erbeli et al. (2024) examine the optimal amount of phonemic awareness instruction for kindergarten through first-grade students.
Meeting Students' Needs With Iowa's Continuous Improvement Framework and Process
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Iowa's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) help educators and districts identify needs and make decisions.
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