Learn how the MAP Reading Fluency Dyslexia Screener quickly assesses key reading skills, including those most often associated with dyslexia, without the need for a separate assessment. Gain a greater understanding of the importance of early, personalized interventions and support.

The science of reading is the converging evidence of what matters and what works in literacy instruction, organized around models that describe how and why. It’s been around a long time, and it’s here to help us better reach kids who are learning to read. Learn about how it ties into decoding, phonics, language comprehension, and fluency, plus how assessment data can guide your efforts.

Leading literacy experts share evidence-based strategies for supporting early readers, including tips for instructional planning, scaffolding, and providing interventions. Get guidance for improving data-informed reading instruction using reporting tools available in MAP Reading Fluency.

Literacy can be a big predictor of how a child will do in school—and even whether they’ll graduate. There’s a lot families can do to support a young reader at home. This collection of Teach. Learn. Grow. blog posts by NWEA literacy experts will walk you through exactly what to try. (If you’re an educator eager to support families reading at home, please share this e-book with them!)

We assess our students every day. But do we always know why? In this e-book, Erin Beard, content design coordinator on NWEA’s professional learning team, tells you everything you need to know about assessment empowerment, from what it is to exactly how to bring it to life in your classroom.

An introduction to Content-Focused Professional Learning in a format that’s easy to read and share.

Our early reading experts share straightforward, science-backed strategies educators can use right away to support early learners and improve reading outcomes.