Effective Reading Interventions for Kids With Learning Disabilities
How do you know what works when there are so many reading programs to choose from?
This GreatSchools article describes research findings on the foundations for an effective reading program, including best practices for improving word recognition and comprehension. Learn how to size up a reading program and find one that works!
Also, get more info about what the research says and how to better your instruction.
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Today's First Person Essay
Turning Frustration into Triumph by Michelle Lintner
For my entire life, as early as I can remember, I have had a learning disability. It has been described as a language disability, speech disability, learning disability, reading disability and finally dyslexia. The truth is the disability I have is specific to language and reading.
