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Repetition with Variety: An Element of Literacy Instruction

How and why to build a foundation of literacy learning for students with significant disabilities through repetition with variety.

Be That Person

Hear a recording and read a summary of Dr. Karen Erickson’s keynote address, “Be That Person” from the 2022 Virtual Summer Summit.

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The Science of Reading: What it is and What it is not

While the definition of the science of reading can be debated, there is a large body of research on effective literacy instruction.

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Engaging Literacy Instruction for Learners with Complex Needs

What distinguishes one special education curriculum from another? Readtopia – what makes it different and why it matters.

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Readtopia Unit: Stronger Together Anchored in the Secret Gardener

Readtopia Thematic Unit: Stronger Together, anchored by The Secret Gardener Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel inspires a special education curricular

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ReadtopiaGO Introduced to Special Educators

ReadtopiaGO Introduced to Special Educators Special Educators received a preview of a new early-literacy curriculum for learners with complex needs

Press Release: Don Johnston’s Curriculum Division Forges New Company, Building Wings™

Don Johnston has formed a new company, Building Wings™ to expand its comprehensive literacy curriculum to focus on the needs of teachers working with students.

Texthelp and Don Johnston Incorporated join forces

Two edtech giants are coming together to strengthen assistive technology for the world.

Press Release: Don Johnston Incorporated Joins Texthelp Group

The addition of Don Johnston Inc.’s leading product suite, expertise, and skill set will expand Texthelp’s leadership in helping individuals better understand.

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Readtopia Thematic Unit—Fact or Fiction anchored by The Wizard of Oz brings inquiry to the special education classroom

New thematic unit Fact or Fiction anchored by The Wizard of Oz teaches students the difference between truth and make-believe.

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Repetition with Variety: An Element of Literacy Instruction

Be That Person

The Science of Reading: What it is and What it is not

Engaging Literacy Instruction for Learners with Complex Needs

Readtopia Unit: Stronger Together Anchored in the Secret Gardener

ReadtopiaGO Introduced to Special Educators

Press Release: Don Johnston’s Curriculum Division Forges New Company, Building Wings™

Texthelp and Don Johnston Incorporated join forces

Press Release: Don Johnston Incorporated Joins Texthelp Group

Readtopia Thematic Unit—Fact or Fiction anchored by The Wizard of Oz brings inquiry to the special education classroom

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