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.
Iowa Science of Reading Summit
Expand your knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices and the science of reading this July.
Understanding Your Student’s Literacy Data
The Educator Letter Builder and the Understanding Your Student’s Literacy Data eLearning module are two new resources to facilitate caregiver-educator communication about student assessment results.
Employment Opportunities
The Iowa Reading Research Center is hiring an assistant research scientist and a postdoctoral research scholar.
Blog
A Necessary Balancing Act—Fidelity and Contextual Fit
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Fidelity and contextual fit are complementary considerations in evidence-based literacy instruction. This post introduces some strategies for improving intervention feasibility without sacrificing fidelity.
Data-Based Decision-Making for Core Instruction: Not Just for Intervention
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Teachers can use data to guide instructional decisions in Tier 1 settings.
Using Curriculum-Based Measures for Data-Based Decision-Making: What Do Teachers Know?
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Educators can use data-based decision-making to inform instructional practices and improve student outcomes.
News
Introducing New Data Literacy Resources for Caregivers and Educators
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The IRRC is releasing new resources to facilitate communication between teachers and caregivers about student literacy data.
Staff Picks: Book Series
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Our staff members share their favorite book series from childhood.
National Novel Writing Month: Tips for Long-Form Writing
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! Learn tips for staying motivated during long writing projects.