Principal Investigators: Dr. Diana Sisson and Dr. Betsy Sisson Connecticut Association for Reading Research Introduction Connecticut’s Scientific Research-Based Interventions (SRBI) stems from the national model of Response to Intervention (RtI) which is the culmination of over three decades of federal…
Reading Intervention Strategies – Primary and Beyond
Theresa Jacksis & Lisa Yacoviello University of Bridgeport School of Education and Human Resources Abstract This article describes reading intervention strategies at the primary and secondary levels. The primary level focuses on the effectiveness of small group literacy instruction and…
Improving Reading Comprehension Across the Content Areas: A Language Arts and Social Studies Partnership
Christine Ceraso Parisi, Reading Consultant, Thomas Edison Middle School Abstract The purpose of this action research study was to answer specific questions about student achievement in the area of reading comprehension and writing. The focus question of the study was,…
Top Ten Tips for Fostering The New Literacies of Online Reading Comprehension In Your Classroom
Julie Coiro, PhD., University of Rhode Island Having the ability to comprehend and create online information texts will play a central role in our students’ success in a digital information age. Unfortunately, it is challenging to know how best to…
Response to Intervention: An Instructional Model for Student Success
Melissa Petro, University of Bridgeport Abstract This article describes Response to Intervention (RTI) and Scientific Research-Based Interventions (SRBI). These are two intervention models of reaching out to students who need extra learning or behavioral support. This article focuses on RTI…