Climbing The Ladder of Reading & Writing:
Meeting the Needs of ALL Learners
Thank you for your interest in Climbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing: Meeting the Needs of ALL Students, an essential guide to propel all children toward literacy success. Edited by Nancy Young and Jan Hasbrouck, you’ll read Chapter 2: A Closer Look, which unpacks each of the features of The Ladder of Reading and Writing infographic. Enjoy this preview of a book that presents proven ways to address the needs of every student.
Nancy Young, Ed.D.
Nancy Young, Ed.D., is a longtime proponent of differentiated instruction and creator of The Ladder of Reading & Writing infographic. A Canadian educator, Nancy has taught children with a wide range of learning challenges and needs. She provides professional development across Canada and internationally, focusing on instructional needs for dyslexia, ADHD, and students advanced in reading (AIR).
Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D.
Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D., is an educational consultant, author, and researcher who earned her B.A. and M.A. from the University of Oregon and completed her Ph.D. at Texas A&M University. Her research on reading assessment, coaching, and second language learners has been published in numerous professional books and journals.