Introducing. CLIFTER, the all-new cursive handwriting instruction tool from the IRRC! 🎉 CLIFTER provides educators with flexible, easy-to-use materials for teaching cursive handwriting. Available now!

Decoding English words can be challenging because many letters make multiple sounds, and some sounds can be represented by multiple letters. Discover more literacy-related terms and concepts in the IRRC Reading Glossary:

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It’s important to monitor the fidelity of classroom instruction to determine if an intervention is working for students as intended. Learn about the foundations of measuring fidelity and access free fidelity monitoring tools on our website:

How does teacher training in data-based individualization affect students’ early writing skills? Read our latest Research Article of the Month to learn the key takeaways of the 2024 research from McMaster et al.:

Test your knowledge of emergent literacy skills and other critical science of reading concepts with our free practice assessment! Visit the IRRC website to access self-paced quizzes with immediate feedback and certificates of completion:

Structured literacy is an approach to reading instruction that is grounded in the science of reading and has been found to be effective for all students, including those with reading disabilities. Learn more about structured literacy and how to support your child's literacy

Free resource alert! Learn and implement foundational knowledge about implementation fidelity with Measure FIRST. With this free application, teachers, instructional coaches, and admin can determine how to get the best use out of their instructional materials:

Though many students perceive science as a break from language arts, there is a strong relationship between reading skills and science achievement. Our latest blog post shares one research-based strategy that supports students in learning vocabulary by helping them understand the

New: Test your science of reading knowledge with our new practice assessment! The "Studying Science of Reading: Practice Assessment" is a free resource for pre-service and in-service teachers, offering nine quizzes on literacy development and instruction. Find it on the IRRC

Staff Spotlight! Kimberly is a postdoctoral research scholar for the Iowa Reading Research Center. Prior to working at the IRRC, Kimberly taught middle and high school special education in both public and private school settings. In her free time, Kimberly enjoys spending time

Are you looking to create and share custom fidelity monitoring checklists? Join us at our free upcoming webinar to learn about Measure FIRST, the IRRC’s new fidelity monitoring application and eLearning module. Register now at

Yesterday, we met hundreds of Iowans passionate about children’s literacy at the Iowa State Fair. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth and participated in our handwriting activities! Find free literacy resources on our website:

Get prepared for the new school year with resources from the IRRC! Read our monthly update to learn about our new fidelity monitoring tool as well as an upcoming webinar and practice assessment for preservice teachers:

RT @MrZachG: In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I’m joined by Dr. Shawn Datchuk, a leading researcher who’s helped shape how we th….

Join us August 20 for a free webinar and Q&A exploring how monitoring intervention fidelity can support data-based decision-making. Plus, learn about the IRRC’s new fidelity monitoring application and eLearning module. Register now at

NEW: Measure FIRST provides teachers and instructional coaches with an easy way to create, store, and share custom fidelity observation forms. Plus, the app is accompanied by a free eLearning module to help guide you towards fidelity monitoring mastery!

Introducing Measure FIRST, the all-new fidelity monitoring tool from the IRRC! In addition to an eLearning module on fidelity, Measure FIRST provides educators with a free application to create custom fidelity checklists to monitor instruction:

If a student is struggling, fidelity data can help determine whether it is the intervention or the implementation of the intervention that needs to be changed. Learn more about measuring fidelity in your classroom on our blog:

Join us August 7 for a free webinar and Q&A exploring the meaning of terms like “SOR-approved” and “evidence-based.” Plus, discover new strategies for choosing new literacy interventions. Register now at

Iowa parents and caregivers, your insights are valuable! The Iowa Reading Research Center is conducting a study to better understand your knowledge and perceptions of the literacy assessments your student takes. By filling out the online survey, you’ll help the IRRC create new

When choosing a new literacy curriculum, it is important to know how to determine whether it is really based on quality scientific evidence 🔎 📈 Register now to join us August 7 for a free webinar and Q&A to learn more!