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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.

Climbing The Ladder of Reading & Writing


Nancy Young
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). 

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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.