Videos

Literacy expert Kegi Wells explains different strategies to help children to become stronger and more engaged readers. 

William Van Cleave talks about the importance of showing enthusiasm for the topic children are writing about and helping them get their ideas organized using graphic organizers and lists. 

Dr. Hannah Dostal, an expert in Deaf education and literacy, says it’s important to surround your child with reasons to read and write.

Dr. Karen Mapp says years of research shows that effective parent engagement improves children’s attendance, motivation, and academic success.

Kyley Pulphus suggests a few ways for parents to make writing fun and take the pressure off of being perfect. 

Dr. Leala Holcomb, an expert in Deaf education and literacy, offers practical suggestions for encouraging your child to read on their own.

In Salt Lake City, teacher Margaret Barnes uses a framework called CORI (Concept Oriented Reading Instruction) to teach reading comprehension skills to second and third graders.

Kyley Pulphus suggests a few ways for parents to encourage their children to find comfort and expression in writing. 

Choral reading is reading aloud in unison with a whole class or group of students, which builds students’ fluency, self-confidence, and motivation.

Miller believes that every student is a “striving reader” and has the ability to become successful with determination and support.