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Student Reading Success Through Research and Collaboration. Research, resources, and information for educators and families.
University of Iowa
Joined June 2013
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!
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Carrie Hepburn and Stephanie Brenner are attending the Iowa Science of Reading Summit this July to present on creating long-range systems to sustain professional learning cycles and integrating LETRS into a broader curriculum framework. Already registered? Sign up to receive
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Looking to maximize your use of FastBridge progress monitoring data in the classroom? At the Iowa Science of Reading Summit this July, Rhonda Nelson and Sarah Brown will discuss data protocol, data review resources, and progress monitoring data response strategies. Already
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Decodable texts often introduce words and structures in an order that aligns with skills being taught in a reading curriculum. Discover more literacy-related terms and concepts in the IRRC Reading Glossary:
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Learn more from Dr. Stephanie Brenner (@CompassPd) about evidence-based instruction, working with students with dyslexia, and more at this year’s Iowa Science of Reading Summit. Already registered? Sign up to receive licensure renewal credit for attending:
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What is data-based individualization (DBI) and how can implementing a DBI model impact students’ writing performance? Dr. Erica Lembke, featured speaker at the 2025 Iowa Science of Reading Summit, answers these questions and more in our latest Q & A blog post:
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Providing students with opportunities to respond (OTR) during a lesson has been shown to positively impact academic engagement. Teachers can make OTR more effective through a cycle of planning, measuring, and coaching. Visit our website to access MOTR-Cycle, our free OTR
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Visual cues are a key component of effective cursive handwriting instruction. Access cursive video models and downloadable student worksheets through CLIFTER, our free cursive handwriting tool.
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Effective literacy instruction is explicit and designed in such a way that checks for students’ readiness to gradually move from teacher modeling to independent practice. Learn more about effective literacy instruction through our eLearning module:
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Last chance! Registration for the 2025 Iowa Science of Reading Summit closes on Monday, June 30. Visit our website today to secure your spot at the summit this July!
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NEW: MOTR-Cycle is a new fidelity monitoring tool from the IRRC! Monitoring the opportunities students have to respond during a lesson can support instructional coaches and administrators in providing effective coaching and in assessing intervention success. Access the new tool
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Research shows that providing students with opportunities to respond (OTR) can increase engagement and decrease disruptive behavior. Read our latest blog post to learn how to develop an effective OTR intervention and learn how to use our new tool to measure OTR.
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April Gosselink-Lemke and the @IADeptofEd will present updates on LETRS, the Dyslexia Handbook, the Iowa Comprehensive State Literacy Plan, and more at this year’s Iowa Science of Reading Summit. Register now while spots are still available
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Whether you’re reading a birthday card from a grandparent or analyzing the Declaration of Independence, cursive handwriting can be an important literacy skill. Now, teachers can access CLIFTER for free, easy-to-use materials for cursive handwriting instruction, including videos,
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Did you know you can earn Iowa licensure renewal credit from attending the Iowa Science of Reading Summit, where you’ll learn from leading literacy experts? Visit our website to register for the summit and for licensure renewal credit today!
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Educators use data-based decision-making to plan instruction that aligns with students’ strengths and needs. Discover more literacy-related terms and concepts in the IRRC Reading Glossary:
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Understanding what dyslexia is and how to recognize it in students is the first step to supporting students with this reading disability. Our Dyslexia Overview eLearning module is free to all Iowa residents and covers foundational concepts about dyslexia:
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If you liked LIFTER, you will *love* this new resource from the IRRC. CLIFTER is our new, virtual cursive handwriting program, available at no cost. Check it out now and help your students learn the ropes of cursive handwriting 🧠✏️
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Teaching students how to read requires a range of specialized knowledge about literacy. Equip yourself with research-based instructional strategies using IRRC eLearning modules–they’re free for all Iowa educators!
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Dr. Gwen Marra will share thoughts on small-group instruction, data-based decision-making, and more at this year’s Iowa Science of Reading Summit. Register now to hear from Marra and other experts in the field!
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Does teacher knowledge of foundational literacy skills reliably affect student performance assessments? We explore the correlation between teacher knowledge and student’s foundational literacy skills and comprehension skills in our latest Research Article of the Month:
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