In special education, a common assumption is that students struggling with reading comprehension have inherent deficits in understanding text. However, research has revealed that comprehension struggles are often symptoms of underlying decoding issues rather than comprehension deficiencies. Join us for a deep dive into the real comprehension barriers and learn how a "bottom-up" approach to literacy instruction can unlock success and empower students to achieve literacy independence and thrive.

Learning Outcomes:

• Participants will understand the misconceptions about comprehension deficits and explore why struggling readers often face decoding, not comprehension, barriers. 
• Participants will learn the importance of beginning literacy intervention by addressing decoding skills and other foundational elements of reading before assuming comprehension is the core issue.

Presented by: Jody Kammer, Literacy Advocate
(33 minutes)

More about Reading Horizons
Reading Horizons improves foundational reading skills for learners of all ages and abilities. For over 40 years, the Reading Horizons instructional program has been grounded in the science of reading and science of learning, and uses a proven method that helps teachers accelerate literacy proficiency and close reading gaps. Reading Horizons strives to eradicate illiteracy with science-based foundational literacy solutions for all ages and abilities.

Learn more about Reading Horizons at https://readinghorizons.com/solutions/special-education/

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