Climbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing is the professional development book every teacher needs. With insightful chapters from 30 experts, it provides educators, administrators, and parents/caregivers a concise yet powerful overview of ways to address a wide range of literacy learning needs, leverage the science of reading, and improve outcomes for ALL students. Co-editors Nancy Young and Jan Hasbrouck help educators navigate the world of contemporary reading and writing instruction with the help of Nancy's popular infographic, The Ladder of Reading & Writing, as its primary roadmap. Looking at literacy through the lens of Nancy's translational framework The Ladder of Reading & Writing, twenty short chapters present valuable information relating to the wide range of ease in mastering literacy skills and the instructional implications of varying needs. Topics include, but are not limited to: Dyslexia, Specific Reading Comprehension Disability (SRCD), Written Expression Difficulties (WD), Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Intellectual Disability (ID), Deaf or Hard of Hearing (D/HH), Advanced in Reading (AIR)

Key Features :

i : Climbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing is organized to fit the needs of the educator, administrator, or parent/caregiver. The book is split into three parts with chapters written by subject-area experts
ii : Understanding the Big Picture: The first part expands on concepts illustrated in The Ladder of Reading & Writing. Each chapter is dedicated to specific topics, including exploring the message of the infographic, unpacking its features, understanding the instructional implications of those features, use of data to inform instructional decision-making, and managing the process of differentiation (whether by a teacher within a classroom or through a collaborative across grades approach).
iii : Addressing Exceptional Needs: The second part explores a range of exceptionalities that students may bring to the classroom. These chapters are intended to be utilized as references to address the different needs of each student.
iv : The third part addresses numerous other issues related to student learning, including age, language and home environment.