Reading Curriculum

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.

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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

A graphic illustrating three components of ReadtopiaGO: Four years of instruction, the book "One Wonderful You" and the book "My Shadow."

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

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

Engaging Literacy Instruction for Learners with Complex Needs

Readtopia Unit: Stronger Together Anchored in the Secret Gardener

ReadtopiaGO Introduced to Special Educators

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