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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
Repeated Reading with Goal Setting for Reading Fluency: Focusing on Reading Quality Rather Than Reading Speed
A reading fluency instructional approach involving practice with a partner and error correction.
Using Mentor Texts to Learn From the Best and Improve Students’ Writing
Learn about selecting a good mentor text to teach students writing techniques and approaches through instruction and discussion.