How to Identify Learning Gaps Early

Catching learning gaps early can make a huge difference in reading, writing, and developing foundational skills that lead to academic success later on. 

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How to support your student:

• Request a formal evaluation: Submit a written request for a Full Individual and Initial Evaluation (FIIE) at school. This report names your student’s areas of growth and strengths (TEA).
• Know your options: If you disagree with the school’s findings, request an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) by an outside specialist (TEA).
• Seek programs, such as mine, that offer direct phonics instruction: This includes structured lessons with modeling, guided practice, and immediate feedback to help students develop reading and writing skills (Hughes et al., 2017).
• Request data-based individualization (DBI) – Progress monitoring, diagnostic assessments, and error analysis will help identify gaps in letter sound understanding, reading comprehension, sentence writing, and more (IRIS Center, 2025b)!
• Choose interactive, gamified classes: Short, engaging sessions that build character, confidence, and academic growth. 

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? Looking for reading & writing support? Enroll now in my 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade homeschool reading & writing classes!
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? Leave a comment: What else are you curious about or need to know?

References

Hughes, C. A., Morris, J. R., Therrien, W. J., & Benson, S. K. (2017). Explicit instruction: Historical and contemporary contexts. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 32(3), 140–148. https://doi.org/10.1111/ldrp.12142

TEA. (n.d.). Special Education Evaluations for Students.

IRIS Center. (2025b). Perspectives & Resources. IRIS. https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/dbi2/cresource/#content

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