Reading
Definition of the Science of Reading (The National Reading League, Feb. 2021)
The science of reading is a vast, interdisciplinary body of scientifically-based* research about reading and issues related to reading and writing.
This research has been conducted over the last five decades across the world, and it is derived from thousands of studies conducted in multiple languages. The science of reading has culminated in a preponderance of evidence to inform how proficient reading and writing develop; why some have difficulty; and how we can most effectively assess and teach and, therefore, improve student outcomes through prevention of and intervention for reading difficulties.
The science of reading is derived from researchers from multiple fields.
- cognitive psychology,
- communication sciences,
- developmental psychology,
- education,
- special education,
- implementation science,
- linguistics, and
- Neuroscience
The science of reading is NOT:
- an ideology or philosophy,
- a fad, trend, new idea, or pendulum swing,
- a political agenda,
- a one-size-fits-all approach,
- a program of instruction,
- a single, specific component of instruction, such as phonics
Link to The National Reading Panel report, 2000
Dyslexia/Reading Organizations
- Council for Exceptional Children
- Decoding Dyslexia Virginia
- International Dyslexia Association, IDA
- National Center for Learning Disabilities
- National Council on Improving Literacy
- The Dyslexia Foundation
- The National Reading League, TNRL
- The Reading League - Virginia, TRL-VA
- The REED Charitable Foundation
- The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity, YCDC
- Understood
- University of Florida Literacy Institute, UFLI
- Virginia Branch - International Dyslexia Association, VBIDA
- Virginia Joint Coalition for Learning Disabilities and Literacy, VJCLDL
VDOE Reading Initiatives (OG, LETRS, Fusion)