RISE Learning 901

📚 Helping Your Child Become a Stronger Reader

Parents often ask, “What can I do at home to help my child with reading?”

The good news is that it doesn’t have to be complicated—or take hours! Small, consistent, research-based practices can make a meaningful difference. ❤️

I created this parent-friendly handout with simple ways to support:

🔤 Word reading & decoding
📖 Fluency
💬 Vocabulary & background knowledge
🧠 Reading comprehension
❤️ Reading aloud

There’s even a simple 10-minute literacy routine families can use at home.

Feel free to save, print, and share this resource with families, teachers, or anyone supporting a developing reader!

Embracing Literacy ©

Reading comprehension is about so much more than simply reading the words on the page. 📚
Strong readers are constantly working behind the scenes—connecting what they already know, building vocabulary, noticing how a text is organized, identifying the main idea, asking questions, and making connections.
And when a child struggles with comprehension, the answer isn’t always “they need to read more.” The key is figuring out which piece of the comprehension puzzle needs support.
At Rise Learning 901, we believe better instruction starts with understanding how a child reads—not just looking at a single score.
Because when the right pieces come together, reading starts to make sense. 💛

Great information for parents and teachers. Register early, the sessions fill!

📅 Mark your calendars for this year’s Lunch & Learns!

At Bodine School, we believe the work of helping students with dyslexia read, learn, and succeed extends beyond our own walls. 💙

Our 2026–2027 Lunch & Learn series brings expertise and resources to parents and educators across the Mid-South, creating opportunities to learn, connect, and collaborate.

Come have lunch on us! Lunch will be provided at each session.

Visit bodineschool.org/outreach to see more details about this year’s Lunch & Learn schedule and register.

We look forward to learning with you!

An important conversation.

Mark your calendars!

Attention all ALTA members! Mark your calendars for our next special guest speaker. Join us for an inspiring night of learning with Dr. Paul Black. Register today!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reading-between-the-scars-with-dr-paul-black-tickets-1982520402893

Sending love and congratulations to all of our current and former RISE students who graduated this year!
We are proud of each and everyone of you! 🎓

Please join us for this event! Preregistration is required. Snap the QR code or click the link in the comments.

Please join us with your questions about Dyslexia and Special Education Law in Tennessee!

Monday, April 27, 2026

Learning more than one language is a wonderful skill!

If your child needs some extra help learning the English language, join us this summer at RISE Learning 901!

Open Door English is accepting students for registration. Email [email protected] for more info!

At Rise Learning 901, we believe that early identification and intervention can change a child’s reading journey.

If your child is struggling with reading, spelling, or showing signs of dyslexia, early screening can provide valuable insight and direction.

We offer the Test of Dyslexia (TOD) assessment to help identify learning differences early and guide families toward the right support.

📚 Early answers lead to stronger readers.
If you would like to learn more about the assessment process, we would love to talk with you.

People all over TN have started the conversation to improve outcomes for our kids with dyslexia in Tennessee. We need your input to help us strengthen the 2016 Say Dyslexia Law. Join us this Saturday and add your voice and experience to this important conversation. If you can't make it Saturday, it's ok - register and we will be in touch. Pam

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: TN Dyslexia Collaborative Meeting . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: TN Dyslexia Collaborative Meeting . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.