Expert Minutes
Our expert minute video series features prominent researchers and educators sharing key information and best practices in the field of reading instruction.
Why Explicit Instruction?
Explicit instruction expert, Dr. Anita Archer, provides the rationale and overview of explicit instr... [more]
Thinking About Comprehension
Nancy Hennessy shares insights into the elements of comprehension and how educators can facilitate c... [more]
An Overview of Structured Literacy
The MTSU Center for Dyslexia Expert Minute series presents an overview of Structured Literacy with N... [more]
An Overview of Dyslexia
Dr. Tim Odegard, Katherine Davis Murfree Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies at Middle Tennessee... [more]
Reading Instruction for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Dr. Jill Allor presents an overview of the elements of direct, systematic reading instruction for st... [more]
Critical Knowledge and Skills for Reading Teachers
Dr. Marcia Henry presents the knowledge and skills that are important for reading teachers to posses... [more]
Study Strategies for Students with Learning Differences
Nancy Coffman, Director of Outreach & Training at the June Shelton School and Evaluation Center, sha... [more]
Self-Advocacy for Children with Learning Differences
Understood's Bob Cunnigham provides insights on how children can develop self-advocacy skills, and h... [more]
Using Technology to Practice Reading and Spelling
Suzanne Carreker, CALT-QI discusses the purpose and appropriateness of struggling readers using tech... [more]
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