literacy data
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.
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.
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.
Research Article of the Month: January 2024
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Thomas & January (2021) investigate two universal screeners, MAP and STEP, and evaluate their ability to predict student performance on an end-of-the-year state assessment.
New IRRC Resource Provides Guidance on Responding to FastBridge Data
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The Instructional Recommendations Tool: Responding to FastBridge Data and the associated eLearning module offer guidance to educators interpreting student screening scores.
Technically Speaking: Understanding and Quantifying the Correlation of Two Reading Measures
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Correlation and its limitations are explained in easy-to-understand language.
Using a Data-Driven Instructional Cycle to Improve Core Literacy Instruction in Middle School
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Learn about an instructional cycle that also involves coaching and planning next steps as a team in our Q&A with Cedar Rapids Schools’ administrators.