Event Title
Understanding the Need for RTI at the Secondary Level, and Providing Research-Based Literacy Instruction for Adolescents
Description
Adolescents at the middle and high school level are being left behind when it comes to reading development. At the elementary level, students are equipped with the foundational skills for reading and provided support when their reading skills do not develop alongside grade level peers. Even if students are at grade level with their reading in elementary school this does not mean that they will continue to develop the skills needed to read complex text as they progress through secondary education. Unfortunately, there is limited research on providing support for adolescents who struggle with reading. However, one concept is certain, reading instruction at the secondary level is needed in order for students to be successful in middle school, high school, and beyond. The intent of this project is to provide educators with the understanding of the urgent need for literacy instruction at the middle school level. Additionally, this project sets out to explain the components of high-quality literacy instruction and how those are related to daily classroom teaching.
Understanding the Need for RTI at the Secondary Level, and Providing Research-Based Literacy Instruction for Adolescents
Adolescents at the middle and high school level are being left behind when it comes to reading development. At the elementary level, students are equipped with the foundational skills for reading and provided support when their reading skills do not develop alongside grade level peers. Even if students are at grade level with their reading in elementary school this does not mean that they will continue to develop the skills needed to read complex text as they progress through secondary education. Unfortunately, there is limited research on providing support for adolescents who struggle with reading. However, one concept is certain, reading instruction at the secondary level is needed in order for students to be successful in middle school, high school, and beyond. The intent of this project is to provide educators with the understanding of the urgent need for literacy instruction at the middle school level. Additionally, this project sets out to explain the components of high-quality literacy instruction and how those are related to daily classroom teaching.