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There are many reading programs available to help struggling readers. Reading programs should address the individual needs of each child. Effective programs target the learning areas needing attention, and also present information in a way that is the most beneficial to the child’s learning preference.
There is no perfect method for teaching reading, and no one method works for everyone. However, there are several research-based programs that can help struggling readers. The following articles highlight effective practices:
- Children with Dyslexia
- Instructional Grouping for Reading for Students with Learning Disabilities
- 12 Components of Researched-based Reading Programs
- Components of Effective, Research-Supported Reading Instruction
- Reading Methods for Students with LD
- A Conversation with Sally Shaywitz, M.D., Author of Overcoming Dyslexia (Great Schools)