Program of Research on Reading Comprehension – 84.305G

The purpose of the program of research on Reading Comprehension is to: (a) understand factors in reading comprehension that contribute to the achievement gap for students; (b) build on that understanding by developing targeted interventions and teaching practices designed to eliminate the achievement gap; and (c) develop assessments that are not only reliable and valid for diverse students of different ages, but that also efficiently identify weaknesses in comprehension that can be addressed through instruction. The Institute intends this program to establish a scientific foundation for educational practice by supporting high quality research on reading comprehension that is likely to produce substantial gains in academic achievement.