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Deborah K. Reed spent the first 10 years of her career as an English language arts and reading teacher as well as a reading specialist, working primarily with students exhibiting serious reading difficulties. Since 2003, she has been a researcher and technical assistance provider in numerous states. In 2015, Dr. Reed became the director of the Iowa Reading Research Center and joined the faculty of the University of Iowa College of Education. She has published extensively and continues to research methods for improving reading instruction and assessment, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Recent Blog Posts
Research Brief: Predicting Dyslexia With Assessments of Foundational Reading Skills
Recap of a study about predicting students with reading disabilities, which is crucial to providing needed supports as early as possible.
Supporting Your Children’s and Teens’ Home Learning: Identifying Themes in Literary Text
Families can help their adolescents practice this comprehension skill as they look for clues in the text.