Dyslexia Links
Hard to Read: How American schools fail kids with dyslexia (podcast and transcript by American Public Media)
Also from APM, “In Ohio, parents demand change for dyslexic kids”
International Dyslexia Association
The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity
Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen: Quick, evidence-based screening tool that identifies students who are at risk for dyslexia.
Understood.org: Understanding Dyslexia
PreK-12 Literacy Links
Consult these sites for the latest information about and resources for research-based literacy instruction.
National Center on Improving Literacy
University of Oregon – Center on Teaching & Learning
Elementary Literacy Links
Consult these sites for the latest information about and resources for research-based literacy instruction.
- Especially check out this post on Does Reader’s Workshop Promote Close Reading Adequately?
Freereading.net: An open-source instructional program that helps educators teach early literacy.
General Education Links
EdReports.org: Free reviews of K-12 instructional materials.
CAST—About Universal Design for Learning
National Center on Response to Intervention
National Implementation Research Network (NIRN)
USDOE Publications and Resources
Crisis on the Coast: The Bay Coastal Foster Youth and Homeless Student Populations: New study shows 23% spike in homelessness leaves 1 in 10 Monterey County students with no place to call home
Math Links
Good resources for the latest ideas in research-based math instruction.
IES Guides on Teaching Mathematics
Math Progressions at University of Arizona
Mathematics Assessment Project (MARS)