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READ 180 is a program that uses adaptive technology to improve literacy in students who read below grade level. It has different components, such as whole-group instruction, small-group instruction, and computerized reading instruction, and it is aligned to the Common Core State Standards.
Marie Clay (1926-2007) was a psychologist and professor who developed the Reading Recovery intervention, a whole language programme for struggling readers. She received many awards and honours, but also faced criticism and controversy for her theory and methods.
A proprietary system of reading levels developed by Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell to support their Levelled Literacy Interventions series. The system classifies text according to various parameters and associates each level with a school grade, but has been criticized for its research evidence and effectiveness.
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects reading and writing skills. Learn about the tests, programs, and accommodations that can improve your child's ability to read and write, and help them ...
Hyperlexia is a rare learning disorder that causes exceptional reading skills but low communication skills. It is often linked to autism and can be diagnosed by a team of specialists.
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects both children and adults. Its symptoms vary with age and severity, and can include reading, writing, and speaking difficulties. Learn how to recognize ...
A typical 3-year-old can use about 1,000 words and form three- or four-word sentences. If your child isn’t meeting these milestones, they may have a speech delay. Learn the signs, causes, and ...
Reading Recovery is a short-term intervention for low-achieving children in literacy, developed by New Zealand educator Marie Clay in the 1970s. The approach has been criticized and questioned in some countries, and its long-term effects have been found to be negative.