I love the Florida Center for Reading Research . The center is directed by Barbara Foorman and Joe Torgesen. And no one that works there must need sleep! They’re always cranking out really good reports and publications. It’s one of the first places I go when researching something.
One of FCRR’s more recent reports is a must read: Dyslexia: A Brief for Educators, Parents, and Legislators in Florida . Although the title suggests it’s for people within Florida, a much larger audience will benefit from the information.
I won’t kid you, the report isn’t visually appealing, and it’s pretty dense, but I can promise you a lot of good information within the 18 pages.
The report covers the definition of dyslexia (in detail), the type of instruction most useful for individuals with dyslexia, and remedial instruction for older students with dyslexia.
PS: Last week I wrote that I’d share resources for introducing vocabulary. I’ll do that next week for sure!
About the Author
Along with her background as a professor, researcher, writer, and teacher, Joanne Meier is a mom. Join Joanne as she shares her experiences raising her own young readers, and guides parents and teachers on the best practices in reading.
Publication Date
February 21, 2008