READ 7244 - Intervention Designs for Struggling Readers

Two credit hours.

A course involving supervised practice in intervention instruction for children experiencing difficulty in literacy. The class will focus on differentiating reading and writing instruction within various settings, including supplemental and classroom, for meeting the needs of struggling learners. The course will include techniques for using intervention team meetings to select appropriate services, collaborating with teachers across intervention programs, and using assessment to monitor children’s progress.