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Fidelity in School Settings: How It Works and Why It Matters
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Measuring fidelity of implementation can help educators understand if an intervention is working as intended.
How Does Fidelity of Implementation Relate to Student Reading Outcomes?
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
We summarize research on the relationship between fidelity of implementation and student reading outcomes.
Looping Back to Cursive Handwriting
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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
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
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
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
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.
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