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Educators Discover Science of Reading Through Summit and Podcast
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Iowa Science of Reading Summit and A Novel Idea podcast connect educators through conversations about effective approaches to reading instruction.

Book Recommendations About and for Children With Dyslexia and Their Caregivers
Monday, October 2, 2023
To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month, our assistive technology coordinators have curated a list of books by and about individuals with dyslexia.

Introducing the Structured Literacy eLearning Module
Monday, September 11, 2023
The IRRC's new eLearning module provides an overview of the cornerstone elements of structured literacy instruction with video examples recorded in active classrooms.

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.

Making the Change: One District’s Science of Reading Journey
Monday, July 17, 2023
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.

All You Need Is a Book: Our Favorite Children’s Literature
Friday, March 31, 2023
Children's book recommendations from IRRC staff.

Inaugural Group of Educators Earns Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement
Friday, February 17, 2023
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.

‘Tis The Season to Be Reading: Staff Book Recommendations
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Our staff has 10 book recommendations with themes of fun winter activities, winter holidays, and other thought-provoking winter themes.

Lorimor-Easley Named Assistant Director of the Iowa Reading Research Center
Monday, November 7, 2022
Will lead academic offerings and trainings, professional development, and assistive technology programs.

Fun and Freaky Recommended Fall Reads
Friday, October 28, 2022
Our staff has 13 book recommendations with themes of fun fall activities, Halloween, and other spooky selections.

From Diagnosis to Honor Roll: One Family’s Dyslexia Journey
Monday, October 24, 2022
Through assistance from educators, hard work, and fierce advocacy from his mom, student with dyslexia achieves reading successes.
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