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.
CLIFTER
CLIFTER is a free tool and eLearning module designed to empower educators and caregivers in supporting students’ cursive handwriting and early reading skills
MOTR-Cycle
The IRRC's new fidelity-monitoring application, MOTR-Cycle, can help classroom observers track opportunities to respond.
Blog
Opportunities to Respond: Implementing a Cycle of Planning, Measuring, and Coaching
Monday, June 23, 2025
Online tools, such as the IRRC’s MOTR-Cycle, can be used to track opportunities to respond and improve student engagement.
Teacher Knowledge of Early Reading Supports Student Gains
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Teacher knowledge of reading affects student performance on foundational literacy skills assessments.
How Do We Change Misconceptions Around Dyslexia?
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Conceptual change theory can be used to correct misconceptions surrounding dyslexia.
News
New Fidelity Monitoring Tool for Tracking OTRs in Literacy Instruction
Monday, June 23, 2025
Monitoring opportunities to respond allows administrators to more accurately assess intervention fidelity and effectiveness.
New CLIFTER Literacy Tool for Cursive Handwriting Instruction
Monday, June 2, 2025
The Iowa Reading Research Center releases CLIFTER, a new cursive handwriting application and eLearning module.
Datchuk Explains the Continued Importance of Cursive Handwriting
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Iowa Reading Research Center Director Shawn Datchuk explains the potential benefits of cursive handwriting instruction.