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
This hub includes eLearning modules and resources that caregivers can use to support their children's literacy development.
2024 Iowa Science of Reading Summit
This two-day conference unites teachers, instructional coaches, administrators, and many more to collaborate and learn from experts in the science of reading.
Assistive Technology Consultation Appointments
Our assistive technology coordinators can demonstrate tools that support reading and writing.
Blog
Research Article of the Month: April 2024
Monday, April 29, 2024
Training in self-regulation has been shown to improve strategy use and reading comprehension outcomes. Denton et al. (2021) examine the feasibility of a reading intervention with a strong self-regulation component.
Intensification of Instruction to Maximize Instructional Time and Practice Opportunities
Monday, April 15, 2024
Efficient use of tiered instruction is essential to maximize intervention time and give students the additional practice opportunities they need to reach mastery.
Accommodating Note-Taking
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Four examples of note-taking accommodations that can benefit students with language-based learning disabilities.
News
Cacini, Schloss, and Smithgall Recognized for Their Work as IRRC Student Employees
Friday, April 12, 2024
The University of Iowa recognizes students for their work on campus every spring during Student Employee Appreciation Week.
Six More Educators Earn Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement
Monday, February 12, 2024
Take a deeper look into the IRRC-coordinated Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement program and read about the experience of one newly endorsed dyslexia specialist, Barb Shutt.
IRRC Advisory Council: VanZuiden Elected as Chair, Cole and Pruitt Appointed as Members
Monday, January 8, 2024
Learn about the new chair and two new members of the IRRC Advisory Council.