Research shows it is the talk that surrounds storybook reading that gives it power, and different kinds of books foster different kinds of talk. Use this tip sheet to learn the types of books preschoolers like best. Read More
With their insatiable curiosity and notoriously short attention spans, toddlers are not always kind to books. Use this tip sheet to learn the types of books toddlers like best. Read More
It’s never too early for books and stories! Use this tip sheet to learn the types of books babies like best. Read More
Do you have children in your program that struggle with oral language skills? Read More
It can be hard for preschool teachers to devote sufficient class time to teaching vocabulary. Read More
Competent writers can express the same content in many ways, using varied syntactic structures, and selecting and spelling words accurately. Read More
Early identification of students who are struggling with language and/or literacy is a key component to improving academic outcomes. Read More
Webinar participants will learn how to use an evidence-based assessment model and the Test of Integrated Language and Literacy Skills (TILLS) to decide whether a school-age student’s (ages 6-18 yrs) TILLS profile is consistent with a diagnosis of dyslexia or is a better fit to other types of language/literacy disorder. Read More
This webinar will provide an overview of how to use the TILLS Practice Kit to help faculty teach pre-service professionals (e.g., future speech-language pathologists, reading specialists, special education resource personnel, and school psychologists) some principles and practices of individualized, standardized assessment. Read More
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
