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Building Background Knowledge with Multimodal Learning

Strategies for building background knowledge to make learning memorable and fun using multimodal learning experiences.

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Pitfalls of Using Symbolated Text For Literacy Instruction

Pitfalls of Using Symbolated Text for Literacy Instruction from the desk of Maureen Donnelly, M.Ed.

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Five Benefits of a Consistent Literacy Instruction Framework

Five benefits of using a consistent literacy instruction framework within a school district, especially for students receiving special education services.

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Readtopia: Shorts–Mini Units Designed for Days, Not Weeks

Explore Readtopia: Shorts, mini-reading instruction units for students with complex learning needs designed to be taught in 1-2+ weeks.

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Supporting Teachers and Students with Instructional Coaching

Strategies for supporting special educators with instructional coaching including external coaches with experience in research-based literacy instruction.

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Readtopia Thematic Unit: Exploring Space – Neil deGrasse Tyson: Stargazer

Introducing a new Readtopia unit anchored in stories of space exploration as part of comprehensive literacy instruction.

Readtopia Thematic Unit: Social Justice: All Means All, anchored by Rolling Warrior

A leveled adaptation of Judith Heumann's memoir anchors a Readtopia writing curriculum unit centered on disability rights.

Evidence of Impact of Comprehensive Literacy Instruction

Dr. Lisa Irwin-Davidson shares the initial results of her ongoing study on the impact of comprehensive literacy instruction.

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Repetition with Variety: An Element of Literacy Instruction

How and why to build a foundation of literacy learning for students with significant disabilities through repetition with variety.

Engaging Literacy Instruction for Learners with Complex Needs

What distinguishes one special education curriculum from another? Readtopia - what makes it different and why it matters.