Intervention and Prevention

Intervention and prevention efforts in reading seek to help students before they fail in school. These articles, research briefs, videos, webcasts and other resources can help parents and teachers support a struggling reader. See also our section on Response to Intervention (RTI).
Featured partner: National Center for Learning Disabilities
Our PBS Series:
Launching Young Readers

Find out how to help young readers learn to decode individual words accurately and quickly.

Meet real-life children who struggle with reading but don't give up! A lively show geared for kids.
The Basics
For Parents
For Teachers
Professional Development Webcasts
Listen, watch, and learn from top experts in these engaging roundtable discussions. Each webcast features a 60–minute video as well as recommended readings and suggested discussion questions.