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Supporting Struggling Readers: How General and Special ...
Strong literacy skills open the door to academic achievement, independence, and future opportunities. Yet millions of students across grade levels, cultures, and disability categories struggle to read. Many require specialized instruction, targeted interventions, or accommodations to grow as readers. As literacy expectations increase across the curriculum, the responsibility for supporting these students extends to both general and special education.For general educators, this means understanding early warning signs, using evidence-based strategies, and collaborating effectively with special education teams. For special educators, it requires expertise in structured literacy, assessment, and individualized supports. When both groups work together, students benefit from a seamless and coordinated approach that accelerates reading achievement.Why Literacy Instruction Must Be a Shared ResponsibilityIn today’s inclusive classrooms, students with reading difficulties, including those with specific learning disabilities, dyslexia, language impairments, or attention challenges, spend most of their day in general education settings. This means general educators are often the first to notice when a student struggles with decoding, comprehension, fluency, or vocabulary.Special educators bring specialized skills in intervention design, progress monitoring, and structured literacy methods. But their work is most effective when reinforced consistently in the general education environment. Shared understanding and aligned instruction prevent fragmented support and ensure students encounter high-quality literacy practices across the school day.Recognizing Early Warning SignsEarly identification is one of the strongest predictors of reading success. General educators can play a critical role by monitoring signs such as:Difficulty connecting letters and soundsLimited phonemic awarenessSlow or inaccurate decodingPoor reading fluencyChallenges with comprehension or retellDifficulty following multi-step written directionsAvoidance of reading tasksWhen teachers flag concerns early and bring them to the appropriate teams, students receive help sooner, reducing later academic struggles.Using Evidence-Based Approaches That Support All LearnersAlthough students with reading difficulties often require individualized instruction, many evidence-based approaches benefit the entire class. Strategies such as:Systematic, explicit instruction in phonics and phonemic awarenessStructured op...
Early childhood literacy and learning specialist Maggie Yolen ...
21 hours ago ... Read to discover how supporting early learning and reading habits can help children build the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond: bit.ly/4bF6s…
How to Improve Reading Skills for Better Academic Performance
When practicing reading skills, you should focus on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension development; don't limit kids' ...
Dr. Kelly Cartwright: Executive Skills and Reading Comprehension
I'm joined by Kelly Cartwright. Dr. Cartwright is the Spangler Distinguished Professor of Early Child Literacy at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte.
