Shared Reading Books: Recommendations from Dr. David Koppenhaver
A list of books recommended by Dr. David Koppenhaver for shared reading.
Words that Wow: Exposing Children to Rich Vocabulary
Vocabulary strategies for students receiving special education services. Benefits of being exposed to rich vocabulary words and playful literacy environments.
Readtopia Thematic Unit: Social Justice: All Means All, anchored by Rolling Warrior
A leveled adaptation of Judith Heumann's memoir anchors a Readtopia writing curriculum unit centered on disability rights.
Evidence of Impact of Comprehensive Literacy Instruction
Dr. Lisa Irwin-Davidson shares the initial results of her ongoing study on the impact of comprehensive literacy instruction.
Repetition with Variety: An Element of Literacy Instruction
How and why to build a foundation of literacy learning for students with significant disabilities through repetition with variety.
Be That Person
Hear a recording and read a summary of Dr. Karen Erickson's keynote address, "Be That Person" from a prior Virtual…
Presuming Competence: Perspectives in Learning Journeys
Lessons from the beach that illustrate the need to presume competence and honor individual learning styles.
Engaging Literacy Instruction for Learners with Complex Needs
What distinguishes one special education curriculum from another? Readtopia - what makes it different and why it matters.
Readtopia Unit: Stronger Together Anchored in the Secret Gardener
Readtopia Thematic Unit: Stronger Together, anchored by The Secret Gardener Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel inspires a special education curricular
ReadtopiaGO Introduced to Special Educators
ReadtopiaGO Introduced to Special Educators Special Educators received an overview of the ReadtopiaGO early-literacy curriculum for learners with complex learning