This first unit explores the components of comprehensive literacy instruction, reviews the tiered model of support, and examines how learning disabilities can impact reading—along with practical strategies to support student learning.
Learning goals:
- Review the components of effective literacy instruction
- Understand the tiered model of support
- Understand examples of Tier 1 strategies that may be used to support students with learning disabilities and ADHD
- Identify instructional strategies that may be used to support processing areas in reading
- Understand and identify the ways in which learning disabilities can affect reading
- Identify ways to support struggling readers and students with learning disabilities