The School Can’t Teach My Child to Read? No Way!
“Your child is reading 7 grade levels below his peers.” Can you imagine how it felt to hear those words? After we spent years working with the school for our Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Teaching Reading
Ask the Evaluator: Teacher Resources for Dyslexia Screening
A new state law requires reading interventionists to screen all students in grades K-2 and new students in our district for dyslexia. We have to complete 2 hours of training Continue Reading →
Better Prepared Teachers Lessen the Impact of Reading Difficulties
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is conducting reviews of university-based teacher training programs in reading using the criteria set in the IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards. This is good news! Continue Reading →
Most Kids Are Not Proficient Readers … We Need Better Teacher Preparation by Dr. Marcia Henry
Science leads to better readers by Marcia Henry It’s a grim story to read. Fifteen years ago, Wisconsin fourth-graders placed third in the country in state rankings of reading ability known Continue Reading →
Pam – How Old Am I?
How old are you? Ninety-nine percent of us answer this question reflexively, without having to think. A reporter who asked Pete this question on the phone several years ago, was Continue Reading →
Teaching Every Child to Read: Never Give Up!
“Never give up” is an essential motto for parents of children who have difficulty learning to read. I know. My son was seriously behind in reading skills throughout his early Continue Reading →
Teaching My “Unteachable” Daughter How to Read
After reading your article, “Waiting to Fail” Instead of Teaching a Child How to Read, I had to write to add a “hooray” to your article! When my daughter was Continue Reading →
Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading
Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading – from the International Dyslexia Association (Executive Summary) “Reading difficulties are the most common cause of academic failure and underachievement. The NAEP Continue Reading →
All Parents with Kids in Special Ed Need to See This Video
Sent from one of our readers – I have Dyslexia. I told numerous people I have dyslexia including teachers, psychologist ect… when I had my son tested for learning disabilities. Continue Reading →