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Understanding Dyslexia: What are the Effects of Dyslexia

Signs of typical reading development and possible indicators of risk for dyslexia.

Important Pieces of School-Based Intervention for Students with or at Risk for Dyslexia: Evidence from 40 Years of Research

Researchers conducted a meta-analysis involving studies conducted over the last 4 decades that aimed to improve reading outcomes for Grade K-5 students with or at risk for dyslexia. They were primarily interested to know the factors and characteristics which were consistently associated with effective interventions and outcomes.

Commonalities Across Definitions of Dyslexia

This infographic highlights common definitions of dyslexia, and identifies core dimensions of dyslexia shared across those definitions.

Dynamic Assessment

Dynamic assessment is a testing approach that focuses on how well a student can learn something new as opposed to what a student currently knows. It combines features of single timepoint or “static” assessment and multiple timepoint assessment to predict reading problems, as seen in the diagram below.

How do we select an effective screening tool?

Expert : Nadine Gaab Ph.D.

What can we learn by screening kids early?

Expert : Jack Fletcher, Ph.D.

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Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for English Learners

Doing What Works

Jill MacKay describes the explicit vocabulary strategies she uses in an intensive, supplemental secondary reading class for English learners. Watch how she uses modeling, visual aids, and multiple exposures to new words.

Topic: Vocabulary, English Learners