This presentation, led by Louise Spear-Swirling, Ph.D., will focus on three common patterns of reading difficulties that are based in the “simple view of reading.” These patterns include specific word recognition difficulties; specific reading comprehension difficulties; and mixed reading difficulties, in which the student has difficulties involving both areas, word recognition and comprehension. Each profile and its implications for instruction will be discussed. Read More
Read this excerpt from Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K–6, Second Edition to get a preview of Chapter One, Becoming an Effective Literacy Teacher. Read More
Read this excerpt from Speech to Print, Language Essentials for Teachers, Third Edition to get a preview of the first chapter: Why Study Language? Read More
Read this excerpt from Speech to Print Workbook Language Essentials for Teachers, Third Edition to get a preview of chapter two: Phonetics. Read More
Reading with young children can help to support their language and literacy development in early childhood. Use these tips, adapted from Connecting Through Talk, to help you make the most of your shared reading time with your young ones. Read More
Read this excerpt from Comprehensive Literacy for All, Teaching Students with Significant Disabilities to Read and Write to get a preview of the first chapter: All Children Can Learn to Read and Write: A Theoretical Rationale Read More
This handout provides an at-a-glance look at the programs profiled in Connecting Through Talk. Each of these programs promotes thoughtful, responsive adult–child interactions and expands young children's access to books. Read More
Read this excerpt from Connecting Through Talk: Nurturing Children's Development With Language for Chapter 1: Laying the Foundations - Attachment and Executive Function. Read More
This handout explains how to introduce more challenging vocabulary to young learners, and the importance that these more challenging words can have in a child's development. Read More
View this sample form to see what the ASC screening tool looks like, including the format of the pages, the types of questions asked, and the way that the tool is scored. Read More
