Essential Principles of Systematic and Explicit Phonics Instruction
Phonics instruction should be explicit and systematic – but what exactly does that mean? This article clarifies these commonly used terms.
The Reading Process
Expert reading researcher Dr. Reid Lyon highlights key components of reading development, including the role of phonics in this complex process.
Put Reading First
Put Reading First is a summary of the findings from the Report of the National Reading Panel, summarized in a brief, easy-to-read comprehensive guide to evidence-based reading instruction. Intended for educators and administrators, this guide aims to improve reading outcomes for children in the early grades, summarizing key research findings on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency,…
Which Words Are Worth Teaching?
IDA Perspectives article about vocabulary instruction from early childhood to senior grades.
Phinder
free website designed to help educators generate lists of words
Self-Regulated Strategy Development To Enhance Reading and Writing
Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD), an evidence-based framework for teaching strategies for reading and writing.
How Spelling Supports Reading
Comprehensive article outlining the key principles for making sense of the English spelling system.
Implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support with Dr. Brittney Bills
This podcast explores MTSS and provides insights into classroom instruction.
Becoming a Literacy Leader Workshop Series
Webinar series following three Ontario teachers as they implement universal screening.
7 Mighty Moves: Research-Backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-to-3 Reading Success
Reader friendly book for educators outlining 7 changes to classroom instruction to improve literacy outcomes.
Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction
This educator-friendly book, written by reading researchers, outlines the rationale for vocabulary instruction, and how to implement it in classrooms from K-12
The Art & Science of Teaching Primary Reading
Written for teachers by a teacher with a strong understanding of reading science, this title supports both the foundational skills and language comprehension components of reading.
