Individualized Reading Supports

• Break reading sessions into shorter, manageable chunks (10-15 minutes)

• Use multi-sensory approaches - trace letters while saying sounds

• Provide reading materials at the child's independent reading level, not grade level

• Create quiet, distraction-free reading spaces with good lighting

• Use bookmarks or reading strips to help with tracking text

Communication and Comprehension Aids

• Pre-teach vocabulary before reading using pictures or real objects

• Use graphic organizers to map story elements (characters, setting, problem, solution)

• Practice retelling stories using sequence cards or story maps

• Implement "think-alouds" where parents verbalize their thinking process while reading

• Use assistive technology like speech-to-text or text-to-speech programs

Executive Function Supports

• Create visual schedules for homework and reading routines

• Use timers for reading sessions with built-in breaks

• Establish consistent reading times and locations

• Break assignments into smaller, numbered steps

• Provide checklists for completion of reading tasks

Home-School Communication

• Regular check-ins with teachers about specific strategies working at home

• Share successful techniques between home and school environments

• Request translated IEP documents or ELL progress reports

• Participate in video conferences with interpreters when needed

Building Reading Motivation

• Let children choose their own reading materials within appropriate levels

• Connect reading to student interests (sports, animals, video games)

• Celebrate small victories with specific praise

• Create reading logs with visual progress tracking

• Establish family reading time where everyone reads together

Environmental Modifications

• Ensure good lighting and comfortable seating for reading

• Minimize background noise and visual distractions

• Have reference materials easily accessible (dictionaries, visual aids)

• Create a dedicated homework/reading space with necessary supplies

• Use consistent routines and expectations around reading time

Community Resources to Highlight

• Local library programs specifically for ELL or special needs families

• Community center literacy programs

• Peer tutoring or homework help programs

• Parent education workshops on supporting literacy at home

• Connections to local cultural organizations or disability support groups