A behavior-support framework for small-group reading instruction in Grades 3–5
Engaged Learners helps students with reading and attention difficulties stay focused, on-task, and actively involved during small-group reading instruction, without adding burden to teachers or disrupting the flow of a lesson.
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Developed through an Institute of Education Sciences (IES) grant and tested in multiple research studies, the framework is designed to fit within existing reading curricula. Teachers implement practical, low-intensity strategies that strengthen engagement and participation while supporting the instruction they are already delivering.
Research-based
Developed with IES funding and tested in multiple studies with elementary students
Easy to implement
No extensive training required — strategies fit naturally into existing lessons
Designed for small groups
Built specifically for small-group reading instruction in the elementary grades
Supports diverse learners
Helps students with reading and attention difficulties stay engaged and on-task