Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties

Catalog description

This course addresses the use of reading assessments to determine classroom intervention and instructional strategies. It provides foundational information about the science of reading and structured literacy, factors that impact reading success or failure, and the nature of reading difficulties. This information serves as a context for learning about the selection, administration, and interpretation of formal and informal classroom assessments for the purposes of screening, diagnosing difficulties, monitoring progress, and evaluating instruction.