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.

Children's book recommendations from IRRC staff.

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.

Our staff has 10 book recommendations with themes of fun winter activities, winter holidays, and other thought-provoking winter themes.

Will lead academic offerings and trainings, professional development, and assistive technology programs.

Our staff has 13 book recommendations with themes of fun fall activities, Halloween, and other spooky selections.

Through assistance from educators, hard work, and fierce advocacy from his mom, student with dyslexia achieves reading successes.

YA recommendations from IRRC staff.

The IRRC’s director since 2015, Reed made a major impact on literacy education in the state.

Grace, 12, and Sophie, 10, are working hard to fundraise and raise dyslexia awareness.

IRRC grad student to receive mentoring, work on project during year-long experience.