How to get the most out of TILLS
This webinar focuses on using design features unique to TILLS that allow you to assess a student’s oral and written language using a scientifically sound quadrant model. Read More
The Magnocellular Theory of Dyslexia
This excerpt examines the research supporting the belief that fundamental phonological reading problems in people with dyslexia may be due to mild, but pervasive, impaired development of magnocellular systems throughout the brain. Read More
The Role of Teacher Effectiveness in Children’s Reading Achievement
This chapter excerpt considers the knowledge and skills needed to be a successful teacher of reading as well as how schools of education might better prepare elementary-level educators to teach reading to children from a variety of backgrounds. Read More
Use of technology in teaching
This chapter discusses the use of technology in teaching students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, OWL LD, and dyscalculia. The use of computers in content area instruction, as well as the use of computers for accommodation and explicit instruction, is covered. Read More
The Fundamentals of Academic Vocabulary Essential Concepts for Middle School Students and Their Teachers
In this article from IDA's Perspectives on Language and Literacy, Jennifer Wells Greene, Ph.D., author of Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students, describes the vocabulary needs of middle school students, with a focus on academic vocabulary. Read More
Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills Activity Book sample activities
These sample activities help teach students the origin of words. With the activities in the Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills Activity Book, students and practitioners will get the practice they need to use multisensory teaching effectively with students who have dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Read More
TILLS Correction
Since the publication of TILLS in 2015, we have identified three errors that need to be corrected in your TILLS Examiner’s Manual. Please download this document for a full explanation of each correction and instructions on how to mark the changes in your manual. Feel free to contact Brookes Publishing if you have any questions. Read More
The 15 Subtests of the Test of Integrated Language and Literacy Skills (TILLS)
This handy graphic lists each of the 15 subtests that comprise TILLS with a description of its function, the student task, and a sample item. Read More
Answer vital questions about your students’ language and literacy skills with TILLS
In these presentation slides, learn how the TILLS assessment tool can answer important questions: Does my student have a language or literacy disorder?, What are my students' strengths and weaknesses?, and How is my student progressing over time? Read More
Language impaired or learning disabled: same children labeled differently or different children
In this presentation from the 2015 Council for Exceptional Children conference, the developers behind the Test of Integrated Language and Literacy Skills examine the relationship between language disorders and learning disabilities as discovered during the research process in developing the assessment tool. Read More
