by Karina Richland | Apr 20, 2026 | A PRIDE Post, Dyslexia, Language & Reading, Learning Differences
Key Takeaways Instructional Accuracy: Avoid whole-word guessing strategies and give students direct decoding practice. Foundational Skills: Teach phonemic awareness and phonics together in a clear, explicit way. Text Choice: Use controlled decodable text so students...
by Karina Richland | Apr 16, 2026 | A PRIDE Post, Dyslexia
Finding the right homeschool reading program for a child with dyslexia can feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack, while the haystack is on fire. You want something that works, something that doesn’t require a master’s degree to teach, and...
by Karina Richland | Apr 15, 2026 | Dyslexia, Orton-Gillingham, Structured Literacy
If you are comparing reading programs or trying to support a struggling reader at home or in the classroom, these terms can quickly become confusing. The good news is that the Science of Reading vs Structured Literacy are not competing ideas. They work together, and...
by Karina Richland | Apr 14, 2026 | A PRIDE Post, Dyslexia
As a school leader, you know that the “wait to fail” model is a thing of the past. Today, the focus is on proactive identification and immediate support. When we talk about screening for dyslexia and tiered interventions, we aren’t just talking about...
by Karina Richland | Apr 14, 2026 | Dyslexia, IEP, Reading, Reading Skills
If your child is struggling with reading, you may have heard the term “IEP” from their school. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a legally binding document that outlines the specialized instruction and support your child will receive to make...
by Karina Richland | Apr 3, 2026 | Dyslexia
Teaching students with dyslexia can feel overwhelming, especially when traditional reading instruction isn’t producing results. The good news is that decades of research have identified specific, evidence-based teaching strategies for students with dyslexia that...
