Reading's Non-Negotiables: Elements of Effective Reading Instruction - Paperback

by Rachael Gabriel (Author)

A small set of important practices should be considered non-negotiable elements of daily reading instruction. The research base of these non-negotiables is described along with practical examples of their application. The non-negotiables do not require additional materials, time or funding, but can be integrated into any program in order to ensure every student has access to effective literacy instruction. This book can be used as a guide for program design and evaluation, as well as a source of ideas and (re)assurances for those currently engaged in the ongoing pursuit of effective literacy instruction for every reader, every day.

Author Biography

Rachael Gabriel is an assistant professor of reading education at the University of Connecticut. As a researcher, Rachael has focused on teacher development and evaluation with a specific interest in related policies and a continued interest in supporting teachers' efforts to address reading difficulty.In her teaching and research, she integrates these scholarly perspectives with her experience as a former middle school teacher and literacy specialist.