Tennessee Reading Research
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To help all participate in society through effective literacy instruction and assessment.
🌐 https://trrc.utk.edu
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🌐 https://trrc.utk.edu
📧 [email protected]
📞 (865) 974-0782
The #IDA offers self-assessment questionnaires to help identify traits commonly associated with dyslexia. Although these tools cannot diagnose dyslexia, they can potentially help determine whether seeking professional support may be appropriate.
dyslexiaida.org/screening-fo...
dyslexiaida.org/screening-fo...
October 6, 2026 at 1:51 PM
The #IDA offers self-assessment questionnaires to help identify traits commonly associated with dyslexia. Although these tools cannot diagnose dyslexia, they can potentially help determine whether seeking professional support may be appropriate.
dyslexiaida.org/screening-fo...
dyslexiaida.org/screening-fo...
October is #LearningDisabilitiesAwareness Month.
Students, children, or adults with learning disabilities potentially can face added challenges with academic tasks.
Learn more about the characteristics of learning disabilities: www.readingrockets.org/topics/learn...
Students, children, or adults with learning disabilities potentially can face added challenges with academic tasks.
Learn more about the characteristics of learning disabilities: www.readingrockets.org/topics/learn...
October 1, 2026 at 1:47 PM
October is #LearningDisabilitiesAwareness Month.
Students, children, or adults with learning disabilities potentially can face added challenges with academic tasks.
Learn more about the characteristics of learning disabilities: www.readingrockets.org/topics/learn...
Students, children, or adults with learning disabilities potentially can face added challenges with academic tasks.
Learn more about the characteristics of learning disabilities: www.readingrockets.org/topics/learn...
#ReadingComprehension is essential for students because it supports their understanding of words and texts and their ability to think critically about what they read.
Access the 𝘛𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘒–3 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 to help young learners' reading comprehension.
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Access the 𝘛𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘒–3 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 to help young learners' reading comprehension.
ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/rea...
REL Resource | Toolkit for Teaching K-3 Reading Comprehension
Toolkit for Teaching K-3 Reading Comprehension
ies.ed.gov
September 28, 2026 at 7:49 PM
#ReadingComprehension is essential for students because it supports their understanding of words and texts and their ability to think critically about what they read.
Access the 𝘛𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘒–3 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 to help young learners' reading comprehension.
ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/rea...
Access the 𝘛𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘒–3 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 to help young learners' reading comprehension.
ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/rea...
Do you have a library card?
Libraries are a great way to get involved with community efforts that promote literacy. They offer access to a variety of books, resources, and opportunities to participate in local events.
Find a library near you: linktr.ee/tnreadresearch
Libraries are a great way to get involved with community efforts that promote literacy. They offer access to a variety of books, resources, and opportunities to participate in local events.
Find a library near you: linktr.ee/tnreadresearch
September 23, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Do you have a library card?
Libraries are a great way to get involved with community efforts that promote literacy. They offer access to a variety of books, resources, and opportunities to participate in local events.
Find a library near you: linktr.ee/tnreadresearch
Libraries are a great way to get involved with community efforts that promote literacy. They offer access to a variety of books, resources, and opportunities to participate in local events.
Find a library near you: linktr.ee/tnreadresearch
TRRC Director Dr. Deborah K. Reed will be presenting at the #MemphisLiteracyConference this weekend (Sept. 18–19) with her session for secondary educators, 'Background Knowledge + Inferencing Ability = Brains More Accurate than AI."
Learn more: www.memphisliteracy.org
Learn more: www.memphisliteracy.org
September 17, 2026 at 4:26 PM
TRRC Director Dr. Deborah K. Reed will be presenting at the #MemphisLiteracyConference this weekend (Sept. 18–19) with her session for secondary educators, 'Background Knowledge + Inferencing Ability = Brains More Accurate than AI."
Learn more: www.memphisliteracy.org
Learn more: www.memphisliteracy.org
Proficient #handwriting is important for adolescents and can impact students' literacy.
The TRRC Handwriting Analysis Guide is a free resource that middle and high school teachers can use to collect and score writing samples.
Download the guide: trrc.utk.edu/resources/ha...
The TRRC Handwriting Analysis Guide is a free resource that middle and high school teachers can use to collect and score writing samples.
Download the guide: trrc.utk.edu/resources/ha...
September 16, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Proficient #handwriting is important for adolescents and can impact students' literacy.
The TRRC Handwriting Analysis Guide is a free resource that middle and high school teachers can use to collect and score writing samples.
Download the guide: trrc.utk.edu/resources/ha...
The TRRC Handwriting Analysis Guide is a free resource that middle and high school teachers can use to collect and score writing samples.
Download the guide: trrc.utk.edu/resources/ha...
In a recent article by Philip Dison for ABC 33/40, TRRC Director Dr. Deborah Reed speaks on the importance of providing support to middle- and high-school students who are struggling to read.
Access the full article: abc3340.com/news/local/a...
Access the full article: abc3340.com/news/local/a...
Alabama literacy leaders push for more help for struggling readers after third grade
Alabama literacy leaders are pressing for sustained help for middle and high school students who still struggle to read after third grade.
abc3340.com
September 15, 2026 at 5:59 PM
In a recent article by Philip Dison for ABC 33/40, TRRC Director Dr. Deborah Reed speaks on the importance of providing support to middle- and high-school students who are struggling to read.
Access the full article: abc3340.com/news/local/a...
Access the full article: abc3340.com/news/local/a...
About 28% of U.S.-born adults have severely limited literacy skills.
#AdultEducation programs can help strengthen reading and writing skills and support pathways to further education and employment opportunities.
Learn more about programs in your area: nld.org/learners
#AdultEducation programs can help strengthen reading and writing skills and support pathways to further education and employment opportunities.
Learn more about programs in your area: nld.org/learners
September 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
About 28% of U.S.-born adults have severely limited literacy skills.
#AdultEducation programs can help strengthen reading and writing skills and support pathways to further education and employment opportunities.
Learn more about programs in your area: nld.org/learners
#AdultEducation programs can help strengthen reading and writing skills and support pathways to further education and employment opportunities.
Learn more about programs in your area: nld.org/learners
𝘓𝘦𝘰𝘯: 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 is a graphic novel about a “superhero” who may be causing more harm than good. This book can be used to teach Grades 3–7 how pairing illustrations and panel layouts with words can convey the meaning, tone, and mood of the story.
#LiteracyEducation #MiddleGradeBooks
#LiteracyEducation #MiddleGradeBooks
September 14, 2026 at 11:43 AM
𝘓𝘦𝘰𝘯: 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 is a graphic novel about a “superhero” who may be causing more harm than good. This book can be used to teach Grades 3–7 how pairing illustrations and panel layouts with words can convey the meaning, tone, and mood of the story.
#LiteracyEducation #MiddleGradeBooks
#LiteracyEducation #MiddleGradeBooks
What can four years of Tennessee’s #EarlyReadingTraining (ERT) tell us about literacy outcomes?
The TRRC’s newest report examines third graders’ Spring 2025 TCAP ELA performance, highlighting significant benefits students experienced across 2021–2025.
Learn more: trrc.utk.edu/resources/im...
The TRRC’s newest report examines third graders’ Spring 2025 TCAP ELA performance, highlighting significant benefits students experienced across 2021–2025.
Learn more: trrc.utk.edu/resources/im...
September 8, 2026 at 8:42 PM
What can four years of Tennessee’s #EarlyReadingTraining (ERT) tell us about literacy outcomes?
The TRRC’s newest report examines third graders’ Spring 2025 TCAP ELA performance, highlighting significant benefits students experienced across 2021–2025.
Learn more: trrc.utk.edu/resources/im...
The TRRC’s newest report examines third graders’ Spring 2025 TCAP ELA performance, highlighting significant benefits students experienced across 2021–2025.
Learn more: trrc.utk.edu/resources/im...
It’s National Literacy Month!
As a leader in literacy and reading research, we continually work to reaffirm our commitment to making our resources accessible to all.
Explore our free literacy resources: trrc.utk.edu/resource-lib...
#NationalLiteracyMonth #TNReads
As a leader in literacy and reading research, we continually work to reaffirm our commitment to making our resources accessible to all.
Explore our free literacy resources: trrc.utk.edu/resource-lib...
#NationalLiteracyMonth #TNReads
September 1, 2026 at 1:44 PM
It’s National Literacy Month!
As a leader in literacy and reading research, we continually work to reaffirm our commitment to making our resources accessible to all.
Explore our free literacy resources: trrc.utk.edu/resource-lib...
#NationalLiteracyMonth #TNReads
As a leader in literacy and reading research, we continually work to reaffirm our commitment to making our resources accessible to all.
Explore our free literacy resources: trrc.utk.edu/resource-lib...
#NationalLiteracyMonth #TNReads
Parents and caregivers can help their teens develop reading skills to support learning in all subject areas. This infographic from the IES gives parents 3 strategies to support teenagers’ reading skills so that they can succeed in school.
Help your teen succeed:
ies.ed.gov/sites/defaul...
Help your teen succeed:
ies.ed.gov/sites/defaul...
ies.ed.gov
August 27, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Parents and caregivers can help their teens develop reading skills to support learning in all subject areas. This infographic from the IES gives parents 3 strategies to support teenagers’ reading skills so that they can succeed in school.
Help your teen succeed:
ies.ed.gov/sites/defaul...
Help your teen succeed:
ies.ed.gov/sites/defaul...
Preschool teachers play a vital role in building early literacy foundations. The IES' 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺: 𝘌𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘺 offers four modules focused on key areas of early literacy development.
Access the materials: ies.ed.gov/use-work/res...
Access the materials: ies.ed.gov/use-work/res...
August 25, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Preschool teachers play a vital role in building early literacy foundations. The IES' 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺: 𝘌𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘺 offers four modules focused on key areas of early literacy development.
Access the materials: ies.ed.gov/use-work/res...
Access the materials: ies.ed.gov/use-work/res...
Frankie was a normal goldfish until Mark became an evil scientist and turned Frankie into a zombie! Pair 𝘔𝘺 𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘍𝘢𝘵 𝘡𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘧𝘪𝘴𝘩 by Mo O’Hara with this video to teach students in Grades 2–5 about foreshadowing and the clues the author provides throughout the story about how it will end. #Literacy
August 19, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Frankie was a normal goldfish until Mark became an evil scientist and turned Frankie into a zombie! Pair 𝘔𝘺 𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘍𝘢𝘵 𝘡𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘧𝘪𝘴𝘩 by Mo O’Hara with this video to teach students in Grades 2–5 about foreshadowing and the clues the author provides throughout the story about how it will end. #Literacy
Looking for a writing resource for Grades 6-8?
The Secondary Writing Toolkit through the Institute of Education Services helps educators teach writing that aligns with standards through relatable, real-world topics.
Access the toolkit: ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/wri...
The Secondary Writing Toolkit through the Institute of Education Services helps educators teach writing that aligns with standards through relatable, real-world topics.
Access the toolkit: ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/wri...
REL Resource | Secondary Writing Toolkit
Secondary Writing Toolkit
ies.ed.gov
August 18, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Looking for a writing resource for Grades 6-8?
The Secondary Writing Toolkit through the Institute of Education Services helps educators teach writing that aligns with standards through relatable, real-world topics.
Access the toolkit: ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/wri...
The Secondary Writing Toolkit through the Institute of Education Services helps educators teach writing that aligns with standards through relatable, real-world topics.
Access the toolkit: ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/wri...
It is never too early to start reading with your child.
𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦 is a free resource that offers simple, practical ways to build early literacy through shared reading—available as a booklet and as a guide.
Start sharing stories: literacytrust.org.uk/resources/sh...
𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦 is a free resource that offers simple, practical ways to build early literacy through shared reading—available as a booklet and as a guide.
Start sharing stories: literacytrust.org.uk/resources/sh...
Share stories with me | National Literacy Trust
A booklet designed to support families to look at books and read stories with their 0-5 year olds.
literacytrust.org.uk
August 13, 2026 at 3:02 PM
It is never too early to start reading with your child.
𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦 is a free resource that offers simple, practical ways to build early literacy through shared reading—available as a booklet and as a guide.
Start sharing stories: literacytrust.org.uk/resources/sh...
𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦 is a free resource that offers simple, practical ways to build early literacy through shared reading—available as a booklet and as a guide.
Start sharing stories: literacytrust.org.uk/resources/sh...
Choosing the right read-aloud book for preK–2 can be difficult, but the TRRC can help! Our newest resource provides teachers with a structured rubric for evaluating the quality of picture books.
Access the rubric: trrc.utk.edu/resources/re...
Access the rubric: trrc.utk.edu/resources/re...
August 11, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Choosing the right read-aloud book for preK–2 can be difficult, but the TRRC can help! Our newest resource provides teachers with a structured rubric for evaluating the quality of picture books.
Access the rubric: trrc.utk.edu/resources/re...
Access the rubric: trrc.utk.edu/resources/re...
Multilingual learners in middle and high school may need extra support as they build reading skills. Teachers can use this resource to learn instructional tips for supporting students’ reading success this school year and beyond.
Help your multilingual learners: www.adlit.org/topics/engli...
Help your multilingual learners: www.adlit.org/topics/engli...
Tips for Teaching Middle and High School ELLs
Learn how middle and high school teachers can target their instruction to support ELL success with these tips from a veteran high school ELL teacher.
www.adlit.org
August 6, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Multilingual learners in middle and high school may need extra support as they build reading skills. Teachers can use this resource to learn instructional tips for supporting students’ reading success this school year and beyond.
Help your multilingual learners: www.adlit.org/topics/engli...
Help your multilingual learners: www.adlit.org/topics/engli...
Whether you’re at a large public or small private school, the TRRC can provide what you need to support your students’ academic success.
Start this academic year prepared with free research-based materials: trrc.utk.edu/resource-library
Start this academic year prepared with free research-based materials: trrc.utk.edu/resource-library
August 5, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Whether you’re at a large public or small private school, the TRRC can provide what you need to support your students’ academic success.
Start this academic year prepared with free research-based materials: trrc.utk.edu/resource-library
Start this academic year prepared with free research-based materials: trrc.utk.edu/resource-library
Looking for children’s books related to certain times of the year or themes? Check out Reach Out & Read. Their booklists feature recommendations based on seasons, cultural holidays, and a variety of topics for children 6 months to 5 years old.
Explore the booklists: reachoutandread.org/booklists/
Explore the booklists: reachoutandread.org/booklists/
Booklists - Reach Out and Read
reachoutandread.org
July 31, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Looking for children’s books related to certain times of the year or themes? Check out Reach Out & Read. Their booklists feature recommendations based on seasons, cultural holidays, and a variety of topics for children 6 months to 5 years old.
Explore the booklists: reachoutandread.org/booklists/
Explore the booklists: reachoutandread.org/booklists/
Is your family R.E.A.D.Y. for reading success?
Explore this downloadable resource using the R.E.A.D.Y. acronym designed to help families create lasting literacy habits at home.
Get R.E.A.D.Y. today: trrc.utk.edu/resources/pr...
Explore this downloadable resource using the R.E.A.D.Y. acronym designed to help families create lasting literacy habits at home.
Get R.E.A.D.Y. today: trrc.utk.edu/resources/pr...
July 28, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Is your family R.E.A.D.Y. for reading success?
Explore this downloadable resource using the R.E.A.D.Y. acronym designed to help families create lasting literacy habits at home.
Get R.E.A.D.Y. today: trrc.utk.edu/resources/pr...
Explore this downloadable resource using the R.E.A.D.Y. acronym designed to help families create lasting literacy habits at home.
Get R.E.A.D.Y. today: trrc.utk.edu/resources/pr...
Could you survive in the wilderness with no promise of rescue?
Use the award-winning novel 𝘏𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘵 and this video to teach compare and contrast by examining Brian’s life before and after a plane crash in the Canadian Wilderness.
#Hatchet #ReadingEducation
Use the award-winning novel 𝘏𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘵 and this video to teach compare and contrast by examining Brian’s life before and after a plane crash in the Canadian Wilderness.
#Hatchet #ReadingEducation
July 22, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Could you survive in the wilderness with no promise of rescue?
Use the award-winning novel 𝘏𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘵 and this video to teach compare and contrast by examining Brian’s life before and after a plane crash in the Canadian Wilderness.
#Hatchet #ReadingEducation
Use the award-winning novel 𝘏𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘵 and this video to teach compare and contrast by examining Brian’s life before and after a plane crash in the Canadian Wilderness.
#Hatchet #ReadingEducation
Help your child or early teen through age 14 find a book they want to read!
Explore the Albuquerque Public Library’s Find a Good One list of award-winning books, organized by a variety of interests and themes.
Check out the list: abqlibrary.org/newbery/Find...
Explore the Albuquerque Public Library’s Find a Good One list of award-winning books, organized by a variety of interests and themes.
Check out the list: abqlibrary.org/newbery/Find...
LibGuides: Newbery Award Books: Find a Good One
Recent and past Newbery Award winners. The Newbery Medal is awarded to the author of the most distinguished American children's book of the previous year.
abqlibrary.org
July 16, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Help your child or early teen through age 14 find a book they want to read!
Explore the Albuquerque Public Library’s Find a Good One list of award-winning books, organized by a variety of interests and themes.
Check out the list: abqlibrary.org/newbery/Find...
Explore the Albuquerque Public Library’s Find a Good One list of award-winning books, organized by a variety of interests and themes.
Check out the list: abqlibrary.org/newbery/Find...
A new vocabulary lesson for Grades K-2 tutors and interventionists is now available!
This resource uses the book 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵 by Gail Gibbons to teach key vocabulary from informational texts.
Download the resource and use it with your students this school year: trrc.utk.edu/resources/co...
This resource uses the book 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵 by Gail Gibbons to teach key vocabulary from informational texts.
Download the resource and use it with your students this school year: trrc.utk.edu/resources/co...
July 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
A new vocabulary lesson for Grades K-2 tutors and interventionists is now available!
This resource uses the book 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵 by Gail Gibbons to teach key vocabulary from informational texts.
Download the resource and use it with your students this school year: trrc.utk.edu/resources/co...
This resource uses the book 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵 by Gail Gibbons to teach key vocabulary from informational texts.
Download the resource and use it with your students this school year: trrc.utk.edu/resources/co...
Reading is a skill that takes instruction and time to achieve proficiency. Swipe through to learn why strong literacy skills are important for children and find resources that support literacy practices.
Explore our resource library: trrc.utk.edu/resource-lib...
Explore our resource library: trrc.utk.edu/resource-lib...
July 8, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Reading is a skill that takes instruction and time to achieve proficiency. Swipe through to learn why strong literacy skills are important for children and find resources that support literacy practices.
Explore our resource library: trrc.utk.edu/resource-lib...
Explore our resource library: trrc.utk.edu/resource-lib...