• Alfonso, V. and Flanagan, D. (2018). Essentials of Specific Learning Disabilities Identification. Wiley.

    Beck, I. (2006). Making sense of phonics: The hows and whys.  Guilford Press.

    Beck, I., McKeown, M. and Kucan, L. (2002). Bringing words to life: Robust vocabulary instruction. Guilford Press.

    Berninger, V. and Wolf, B. (2015). Teaching Students with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, OWL LD, and Dyscalculia: Lessons from Science and Teaching. Brookes Publishing.

    Blaunstein, P. and Reid, R. (2006). Why kids can't read: Challenging the status quo in education.  Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.

    Blevins, W. (2016). A Fresh Look at Phonics, Grades K-2: Common Causes of Failure and 7 Ingredients for Success. Corwin Literacy.

    Braten, E. and Willoughby, B. (2014). Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up. The Guilford Press.

    Cashwell Tuley, A. (1998) Never Too Late to Read: Language Skills for the Adolescent with Dyslexia. York Press.

    Catts, H. and Kamhi, A. (2004). The Connections Between Language and Reading Disabilities. Routledge.

    Chall, J. (2000). The academic achievement challenge: What really works in the classroom? Guilford Press.

    Clark, D.B. and Uhry, J.K. (2005), Dyslexia: Theory and Practice of Remedial Instruction. (3rd Edition). York Press.

    Crystal, D. (2012). Spell It Out: The Singular Story of English Spelling. Profile Books.

    Dehaene, S. (2010). Reading in the Brain - The New Science of How We Read. Penguin.

    Eide, B. L. and Eide, F. F. (2012). The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain. Plume Publishing.

    Eide, D. (2011). Uncovering the Logic of English. Pedia Learning Inc.

    Feiffer, S. (2013). The Neuropsychology of Written Language Disorders: A Framework for Effective Interventions. School Neuropsych Press.

    Gillingham, A. and Stillman, B. (1997). The Gillingham manual: remedial training for students with specific disability in reading, spelling, and penmanship.  Educators Publishing Service.

    Haager, D., Klingner, J., Vaughn, S. (2007). Evidence-based Reading Practices for Response to Intervention. Brookes Publishing.

    Harrison, Casey (2025). Teaching Beyond the Diagnosis: Empowering Students with Dyslexia. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

    Hasbrouck, J. (2020). Conquering Dyslexia: A Guide to Early Detection and Intervention for Teachers and Parents. Benchmark Education Company.

    Hennessy, N. (2020). The Reading Comprehension Blueprint. Brookes Publishing.

    Kilpatrick, D. (2015). Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties. Wiley.

    Kilpatrick, D. A., Joshi, R. M., and Wagner, R. K. (2019). Reading development and difficulties: Bridging the gap between research and practice. Springer.

    King, D. (2000). English isn't crazy! The elements of our language and how to teach them. York Press.

    Lyon, R., Ortiz Lienemann, T., and Hagaman, J. (2013). Strategy Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities (2nd Edition). Guilford Publications.

    Mather, N. and Goldstein, S. (2008). Learning disabilities and challenging behaviors: A guide to intervention and classroom management (2nd Edition). Brooks Publishing.

    Moats, L. (2020). Speech to print: Language essentials for teachers (3rd Edition). Brookes Publishing.

    Moats, L. C. and Dakin, K. E., (2008). Basic facts about dyslexia and other reading problems.  International Dyslexia Association.

    Richards, R. (2000). Dyslexia testing: A process, not a score. RET Center Press.

    Richards, R. (2005). When writing's a problem: Understanding dysgraphia and helpful hints for reluctant writers. RET Center Press.

    Sedita, J. (2022). The Writing Rope: A framework for explicit writing instruction in all subjects. Brookes Publishing Company.

    Seidenberg, M. (2017). Language at the Speed of Sight: How We Read, Why So Many Can't, and What Can Be Done About It. Basic Books.

    Stahl, K. and McKenna, M. Eds (2006). Reading research at work: Foundations of effective practice. Guilford Press.

    Stambaugh, J. (2017). What's RIGHT With ME? Hope for the Dyslexic (2nd Edition). ISPB Publishers.

    Stanovich, K. (2000). Progress in understanding reading: Scientific foundations and new frontiers.  Guilford Press.

    Wolf, M. (2007). Proust and the squid: the story and sequence of the reading brain. Harper Collins Publishers.

    Vaughn, S. and Linan-Thompson, S. (2004). Research-based methods of reading instruction: grades K-3. Association for Curriculum & Supervision (ASCD).

    Young, N. and Hasbrouck, J. (2024). Climbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing: Meeting the Needs of All Learners. Benchmark Education Company.

  • ADHD, Executive Function, Learning Disabilities, ELLs/Multilingual Learners, Advocacy

    Bellis, T. J. (2002). When the Brain Can't Hear: Unraveling the Mystery of Auditory Processing Disorder. Atria Books.

    Cardenas-Hagen, E. (2020). Literacy Foundations for English Learners: A Comprehensive Guide to Evidence-Based Instruction. Brookes Publishing.

    Dawson, P. and Guare, R. (2009), Smart but Scattered. Guilford Press.

    Dehaene, S. (2021). How We Learn: Why Brains Learn Better Than Any Machine…for Now. Penguin.

    Fletcher, J. M., Lyon, G. R., Fuchs, L. S., and Barnes, M. A. (2007). Learning disabilities: From identification to intervention. Guilford.

    Gathercole, S. E. and Alloway, T. P. (2008). Working Memory & Learning: A Practical guide for teachers. Sage Publications.

    Goldstein, Sam and Brooks, Robert (2007). Understanding and managing children's classroom behavior: Creating sustainable, resilient classrooms. J. Wiley & Sons.

    Hallowell, E. M. and Ratey, J. J. (2021). ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction—from Childhood to Adulthood. Ballantine Books.

    Jenson, E. (2009). Different Brains, Different Learners: How to Reach the Hard to Reach. Corwin Publishers.

    Kame'enui, E., Carnine, D., Dixon, R., Simmons, D., and Coyne, M. (2002). Effective teaching strategies that accommodate diverse learners. Merrill Prentice Hall.

    Kendall, J. and Outley, K. (2006). Writing Sense: Integrated Reading and Writing Lessons for English Language Learners K-8. Stenhouse Publishers.

    Nadeau, K. (2005). Understanding girls with AD/HD.  Advantage Books.

    Meltzer, L. (2010). Executive Function Education from Theory to Practice. The Guilford Press.

    Pennington, B. F. (2009). Diagnosing learning disorders: A neuropsychological framework. The Guilford Press.

    Richards, R. (2003). The source for learning and memory strategies. LinguiSystems.

    Sandman-Hurley, K. (2016). Dyslexia Advocate! How to Advocate for a Child with Dyslexia within the Public Education System. Jessica Kingsley Publishing.

    Schultz, J. (2011). Nowhere to Hide: Why Kids with ADHD & LD Hate School and What We Can Do About It. Jossey-Bass.

    Tessler, L. (2008). One word at a time: A road map for navigating through dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Lulu.com

    Tomlinson, Cl (2014). The Differentiated Classroom - Responding to All Learners. ASCD.

    Tridas, E. (2007). From ABC to ADHD: What Every Parent Should Know About Dyslexia and Attention Problems. International Dyslexia Association.

    Wolf, M. (2018). Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World. Harper Collins.

    Wright, P. W. and Wright, P. D. (2006). Wrightslaw: Special education law (2nd Edition). Harbor House Law Press, Inc.