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Developing and Synchronizing the Various Aspects of the Individualized Education Program

By:

Anna Gibbs, M.Ed.

Deborah K. Reed, Ph.D.

Posted on: March 26, 2019

Setting a goal, monitoring progress and deciding on specially designed instruction through an IEP can help students with reading disabilities achieve success.

Family Preparation for an Individualized Education Program Meeting

By:

Anna Gibbs, M.Ed.

Posted on: February 19, 2019

Effectively advocate for your child with a disability’s literacy education by thinking through your hopes and concerns.

Family Questionnaire for Individualized Education Program

Family members provide answers about the educational experiences of their child with a learning disability. The insights provided can be used during an Individualized Education Program meeting and documented in the Individualized Education Program.

Family Questionnaire for Individualized Education Program

Through Professional Development and Comprehensive Support, Literacy Consultants Look to Boost Student Reading Achievement

By:

Deborah K. Reed, Ph.D.

Posted on: January 8, 2019

Green Hills Area Education Agency enlists Iowa Reading Research Center help in looking at data to evaluate impact of its literacy professional development.

Responsibly Incorporating Technology into Literacy Instruction

By:

Deborah K. Reed, Ph.D.

Posted on: September 25, 2018

Be aware of the limitations and important considerations when utilizing digital tools as part of literacy instruction.

High-Priority Milestones and EL Considerations: A Deeper Look at the Early Literacy Blueprint Initiative

By:

Sean Thompson

Deborah K. Reed, Ph.D.

Posted on: September 11, 2018

More about the Iowa Reading Research Center’s new efforts to foster student achievement through improving literacy instruction.

Students using computers for book reports

Using Technology to Motivate Young Readers in the Age of Digitalization

By:

Annika Wasson

Posted on: August 27, 2018

Using digital resources to both consume and react to books can motivate children to read more.

Linguistic Context Questionnaire

A supplemental resource from the Early Literacy Blueprint Initiative, teachers can use this questionnaire to plan appropriate instruction for English learners by gathering information about the student's linguistic background, the language(s) used in the home, and the literacy practices of the family.

Linguistic Context Questionnaire

Using Data, Professional Development, and Community Connections to Design a Successful Summer Reading Program

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Iowa Reading Research Center

Posted on: July 10, 2018

The Council Bluffs Community School District uses assessments and fidelity of implementation to design the best summer reading program, says Director Carly Gates in our Q&A.

Teaching Sight Words as a Part of Comprehensive Reading Instruction

By:

Michelle Hinzman, Ed.S., NCSP

Deborah K. Reed, Ph.D.

Posted on: June 12, 2018

A look at what sight words are, why they are important to reading effortlessly, and how to teach them.