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State of Rhode Island, Department of Education ,

Literacy Learning Laboratory

The Learning Lab is designed to assist and promote professional learning and training for educators, families, and caregivers by increasing understanding of evidence-based instruction, interventions, and accommodations for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and related disorders. Developed by RIDE in accordance with the Rhode Island Right to Read Act, the Learning Lab serves as a comprehensive resource hub that connects educators, families, and caregivers with high-quality tools, training, and instructional supports. 

Learning Lab: RI Right to Read Act

In addition to providing foundational information on dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and related disorders, the Learning Lab features an Expert Speaker Series highlighting leading researchers and practitioners, Family and Tutor Toolkits that offer practical strategies and resources for supporting learners at home and in tutoring settings, Educator Toolkits designed to strengthen classroom instruction and intervention practices, and Teaching in Action, a collection of classroom videos, educator interviews, instructional resources, and student work samples that showcase evidence-based practices in real-world learning environments. Together, these resources help build capacity across schools, homes, and communities to ensure that all learners receive the support they need to achieve literacy and academic success. 

Family and Tutor Toolkits to Support Learning at Home

The Family and Tutor Toolkits provide step-by-step strategies and resources that families and tutors can use to support literacy at home.  

Who are they for? 

These resources are especially helpful for families of students who may experience difficulties with reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia), or math (dyscalculia), but they are helpful for all learners.

Why should families and tutors use them?  

  • Help understand how their child learns
  • Offer proven strategies to build children’s reading and writing skills
  • Helps families and tutors support learning using what we know works

✍️ Dysgraphia 

Dysgraphia Family & Tutor Toolkit- English

Dysgraphia Family & Tutor Toolkit- Portuguese

Dysgraphia Family & Tutor Toolkit- Spanish

 

🧠 Free Recall

Free Recall Family & Tutor Toolkit- English

Free Recall Family & Tutor Toolkit- Portuguese

Free Recall Family & Tutor Toolkit- Spanish

 

💡Frayer Model

Frayer Model Family & Tutor Toolkit- English

Frayer Model Family & Tutor Toolkit- Portuguese

Frayer Model Family & Tutor Toolkit- Spanish

Educator Toolkits Coming Soon!

Resources Coming Soon!