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A Structured Literacy approach is essential for effective reading instruction, and explicit language teaching is essential to Structured Literacy. In this webinar, renowned literacy expert and author Dr. Louisa Moats […]
Formative assessment of content-area reading is vitally important at the middle school level, but implementation in this environment can be uniquely challenging. Watch this recent webinar with researcher and school […]
The past year has uncovered a variety of equity issues in education. The struggle to provide equitable access to technology, learning tools, emotional support, and even meals is now at […]
Structured Literacy instruction is the most effective way to teach all students to learn to read, and it is essential for at-risk and poor readers. Watch this recent webinar with […]
Many school systems need to dedicate a wealth of resources, policies and services to address the many academic and behavioral challenges that are caused by poverty. However, many of these […]
Dyslexia and Structured Literacy: Why I Fell in Love with Phonemic Awareness by Leslie Mata on Oct 15, 2020 Editor’s Note: In recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month, this is Part 2 […]
Reflections on the 2019 NAEP: Where Do We Go Now? by Dr. Louisa Moats on Nov 5, 2020 Results of the 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) are in, and the […]
Acadience® Reading K-6 provides one of the best methods of identifying students who are at risk for early reading difficulties, monitoring those students to determine whether they remain at risk, […]
You may be aware the assessment DIBELS Next® has acquired a new name—Acadience® Reading K–6. But you may have questions about why and how it has changed. Did you know […]
Even with improved literacy instruction in the early grades, some students are not able to keep up with the increasing demands of reading and writing as they enter middle and […]
Readers who struggle in middle and high school face unique challenges that can ultimately impact the likelihood of graduation and success in college or career. The most effective reading programs […]
Teaching reading is a complex process, and teaching students to read fluently is vital to their overall academic success. Unfortunately, most teacher preparation programs and professional development resources do not […]
Almost all students have the cognitive capacity to read, yet America continues to experience a reading crisis. What is the root of this persistent problem? Watch this webinar with a […]
A student who begins the year at the cut point and does not make progress is unlikely to achieve subsequent grade level outcomes without additional support. With that in mind, […]
This webinar focuses on the importance of vocabulary and oral language as the keys to reading comprehension. Interventions for promoting vocabulary and oral language are not as easy to design […]