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).

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Our PBS Television Series:
Launching Young Readers

A Chance to Read

Explore the reading challenges facing kids with disabilities, and what schools across the country are doing to help them find success.

Roots of Reading

Find out about the early building blocks of learning to read and the importance of reading aloud.

Sounds & Symbols

Explore how children learn the relationship between sounds, letters, and words.

The Basics

Best Practices in Planning Interventions for Students With Reading Problems

Prevention and Intervention of Writing Difficulties for Students with Learning Disabilities

Teaching All Students to Read: Practices from Reading First Schools with Strong Intervention Outcomes

RTI and Reading: Response to Intervention in a Nutshell

RTI Goes to Pre-K

Early Screening Is at the Heart of Prevention

For Parents

When Writing Is Hard

The Parent-Teacher Conference

Common Signs of Dyslexia

Response to Intervention (RTI): A Primer for Parents

Having Your Child Tested for Learning Disabilities Outside of School

When to Call Your Child's Teacher

Does My Preschooler Have Delayed Development?

Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, and Vision

Back-to-School, for Parents!

Successful Transition to Kindergarten for Learners Who May Be at Risk for Learning Disabilities

Handwriting: What's Normal, What's Not

For Teachers

Teacher assessing student's reading skills

The Simple View of Reading

Common Types of Reading Problems and How to Help Children Who Have Them

Reading instruction with teacher and her elementary students

Literacy Programs Evaluation Guide

Early Screening Is at the Heart of Prevention

Recognition and Response: An Early Intervening System for Young Children At-Risk for Learning Disabilities

Remediation Training Improves Reading Ability of Dyslexic Children

Selecting Assessments for Your School

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.

The Role of RTI in LD Identification

Implementing Response to Intervention in Early Childhood Settings

Talking Tutoring

English Language Learners with Learning Disabilities

Assessment: On Track for Reading Success

Establishing an Effective Reading Program