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Readtopia Thematic Unit: Social Justice: All Means All, anchored by Rolling Warrior

A leveled adaptation of Judith Heumann’s memoir anchors a Readtopia writing curriculum unit centered on disability rights.

Evidence of Impact of Comprehensive Literacy Instruction

Dr. Lisa Irwin-Davidson shares the initial results of her ongoing study on the impact of comprehensive literacy instruction.

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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.

Presuming Competence: Perspectives in Learning Journeys

Lessons from the beach that illustrate the need to presume competence and honor individual learning styles.

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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

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Building Wings Acquires Knowledge Unlimited

As part of a recent press release, Building Wings, Inc, announced the acquisition of Knowledge Unlimited, a provider of supplementary learning materials.

Readtopia Thematic Unit: Social Justice: All Means All, anchored by Rolling Warrior

Evidence of Impact of Comprehensive Literacy Instruction

Repetition with Variety: An Element of Literacy Instruction

Be That Person

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

Presuming Competence: Perspectives in Learning Journeys

Engaging Literacy Instruction for Learners with Complex Needs

Readtopia Unit: Stronger Together Anchored in the Secret Gardener

ReadtopiaGO Introduced to Special Educators

Building Wings Acquires Knowledge Unlimited

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