Dyslexia Research
The power of neuroplasticity.
We teach to the infinite power of the human brain to grow, change and rewire. How? Through research and evidence-backed approaches taught by expertly trained educators and cognitive interventions.
As leaders in the science of reading education, we are committed to sharing our knowledge with educators and research partners outside of Carroll to advance the field of language-based instruction. Through this, we will shape a better world for educators and students with limitless possibilities. Reading is right, not a privilege.
Our Commitment to Dyslexia Research
Neuroplasticity is real. We are changing brains and transforming outcomes
Carroll is deeply committed to bridging the gap between research and educational practice. Our work only matters if we transform student outcomes - at Carroll and at other educational institutions.
We engage in translational research - rigorously studying student data, piloting novel approaches, innovating, and integrating only the most promising methods into our curriculum. We then share our findings with partners in education and science to ensure that our findings are broadly accessible.
The Power of Neuroplasticity and TCI
In teacher team meetings, at parent-teacher conferences, and in Renée’s office as she talks to research partners, one word comes up repeatedly: neuroplasticity. Everyone is talking about how Carroll School changes brains and transforms students’ lives. But how?
Targeted Cognitive Intervention (White Paper)
How can cognitive neuroscience inform educational practice? The implications of a cognitive-neuroscientific framework of reading in the brain.
A Novel Approach to Improving Reading Fluency
John D.E. Gabrieli, research partner at Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology and Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences Massachusetts Institute of Technology, discusses how Targeted Cognitive Intervention is improving reading fluency in struggling readers.
The Science of Reading
Dr. Renée Greenfield shares her thoughts about the science of reading and recent buzz about the Reading Wars.
Science of Reading: Observations from the Side Stage
What’s the best way to teach kids how to read? The reading debate has been simmering for decades. Recently, thanks to a newly named body of research exploring the science of reading, it has captured news headlines. Don’t get me wrong. I’m delighted by today’s energized discussion over how best to teach kids to read. It’s one of the most important conversations we can have as a nation. Here's what I'd like us to pay attention to instead.
A Conversation with Maryanne Wolf on the Science of Reading
New research exploring the neuroscience of reading has stirred the debate over how best to teach our children to read. At the forefront of the discussion is Dr. Maryanne Wolf, an internationally-known researcher, teacher, and advocate for children’s literacy, who I had the fortune of learning from as a graduate student. I recently sat down with Maryanne to get her reaction to the current dialogue around the science of reading.
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia information and resources.
Wondering if your child might have a language-based learning challenge? We are here to help. Please contact us if you would like additional information about Carroll or simply need connections to resources or information.
Language-based learning challenges are surprisingly common but frequently go undiagnosed. This learning difference impacts about 1 in 5 people in the United States and often goes unremediated. At Carroll, we hope to change that for our students—and students everywhere.
What is dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a learning difference that affects language acquisition and generally impacts reading, writing, spelling, and sometimes math. It’s common to have only some of these manifestations. What we typically see is students having trouble understanding the “code” of reading. They find it difficult to assign a sound to a letter and then string those letter sounds together into words and sentences. Dyslexia is neurobiological and often runs in families. Many adults don’t realize that they have dyslexia until a relative is diagnosed.
Signs of Dyslexia
From Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz, M.D.
Dyslexia Book List
- Overcoming Dyslexia
- The Dyslexic Advantage
- Mindset
- Proust and the Squid
- The Learning Brain
- Number Sense and Number Nonsense
- The Number Sense
- Reading in the Brain
- Thinking Goes to School
Overcoming Dyslexia
The Dyslexic Advantage
Mindset
Proust and the Squid
The Learning Brain
Number Sense and Number Nonsense
The Number Sense
Reading in the Brain
Thinking Goes to School
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