Helping Students Read Better and Learn More
The Iowa Reading Research Center strives to improve the literacy skills of all students through research with students, professional learning for educators, and technical assistance for school districts.
Caregivers Resource Hub
eLearning modules and resources that caregivers can use to support their children's literacy development.
Assistive Technology Consultations for Families
Free consultation appointments for families of children with dyslexia and other reading disabilities.
FastBridge Recommendations Tool
eLearning and an online instructional recommendations tool to help teachers use FastBridge data to guide instruction.
Blog
IRRC Resources to Support Teachers Using FastBridge
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The IRRC’s new eLearning module and instructional recommendations tool can support teachers as they make instructional decisions based on universal screening data.
Getting Ready for a New School Year with Assistive Technology
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Follow this four-step guide to successfully implement assistive technology into your children's toolbox.
Introducing Our Caregivers Resource Hub
Thursday, August 17, 2023
The IRRC's Caregivers Resource Hub contains eLearning modules and resources families can use to support their children's literacy development.
News
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.