Reading by Design

Systematic, Explicit, and Intensive Reading Intervention

Reading by Design®: An Individualized Literacy Intervention is a systematic, multisensory approach aligned with research-based practices for developing literacy. This intervention follows an intensive, explicit, and cumulative design for remediation of reading and writing skills at all grade levels.

This comprehensive program addresses the following components:

phonological awareness,
sound-symbol association,
six syllable types,
written spelling patterns,
morphology,
syntax,
reading fluency, and
comprehension.

Progress monitoring and review lessons are embedded throughout the program to inform student progress and promote reading and writing automaticity. Reading by Design® may be used with students in kindergarten through grade 12 in a small, homogeneous group setting. (Teacher training required.)

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Reading by Design® is a FIVE VOLUME SET Volume 1: Alphabetic principle Volumes 2–4: Six syllable types, digraphs, diphthongs, vowel pairs, consonant clusters, special situations, etc. Volume 5: Greek and Latin roots, morphology Reading by Design®: May Be Used for grades K–12 Program fidelity 4–5 days per week One lesson per day (30–45 minutes) Mastery Checks Progress monitoring Placement in program Pre- and post-assessment Bridge Lessons Review Lessons For more information about Reading by Design®, e-mail dyslexia@esc4.net. Download a printable flyer here.

Reading by Design®: An Individualized Literacy Intervention, Vol. 0 All new material, available through virtual training sessions. This new resource is a volume of lessons designed specifically for students who will benefit from foundational alphabet skills, phonological awareness, oral language, fine motor, and listening comprehension before beginning Reading by Design®. This volume of 20 lessons may be used in part or in its entirety, depending on the student’s developmental needs. Take the Volume 0 training as an introduction to the program. Dates and registration links are available here. Request customized training for your district or campus by e-mailing dyslexia@esc4.net.

Become Certified through the Reading by Design® Structured Literacy Certification Program The Reading by Design® Structured Literacy Certification Program is an International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Accredited Program, ensuring that completers have engaged in a rigorous, standards-based preparation aligned with the Knowledge and Practice Standards (KPS) for Teachers of Reading. Region 4 is proud to offer two structured literacy certification options to support educators in meeting the needs of students with dyslexia. Learn more here.