Educators can use the Tier 1.5 Calculator to determine if a Tier 1.5 intervention is necessary.

The IRRC's new online tool for assessing student instructional needs is now available.

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.

Teachers can use data to guide instructional decisions in Tier 1 settings.

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.

When teachers use data to guide instructional grouping, students can receive targeted, differentiated instruction that meets their needs.

Efficient use of tiered instruction is essential to maximize intervention time and give students the additional practice opportunities they need to reach mastery.

Targeted, small-group instruction supports all students, including struggling readers and students who have already met or exceeded expectations.

Iowa's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) help educators and districts identify needs and make decisions.

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.

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

Cedar Rapids schools are creating a shared literacy instructional vision and partnering with the Iowa Reading Research Center.