The Deaf Reading Rope

Visualizing the Science of Reading for ASL and English

This session will introduce participants to the Deaf Reading Rope, a meta-analysis of D/HH reading research that uses the Science of Reading framework as a lens to understand components of reading instruction for D/HH students who use ASL and English. Participants will reflect on their own reading instructional practices.
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Course Curriculum

    1. The Deaf Reading Rope Resources for Download

    2. The Deaf Reading Rope_ Dr. Nathan Harrison

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. Understanding the Deaf Reading Rope

    1. Examining Evidence-Based Strategies

    1. Self-Assessment of Current Practices

    1. Creating Your Improvement Plan

    1. Sharing Insights and Takeaways

    2. Course Evaluation_The Deaf Reading Rope

    3. The Deaf Reading Rope - Quiz

    4. CEU Information

Course Objectives

  • $24.99
  • 10 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content
  • Participants will examine the research-based practices of the Deaf Reading Rope.
  • Participants will reflect on their own instructional practices for reading and consider their strengths and areas of improvement under the lens of the Deaf Reading Rope.
  • Participants will develop their own plan for improving D/HH reading instruction within their sphere of influence.

Group Discounts

More than 6 people on your team?

This course can be used as a professional development with a team to watch together, or as a course where each participant is free to watch at their own pace. Consider this option if you have 6 or more people on your teaching team or parent group who could benefit!
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Meet your Instructor

Dr. Nathan Harrison

Instructor Nathan Harrison

Dr. Nathan E. Harrison is a lecturer in the Department of Deaf Education at the Rochester Institute of Technology, focusing on digital teaching and learning, Deaf/Hard of Hearing pedagogy, bilingual instruction, and Deaf Educational Leadership. He began his career as a math teacher at the New Mexico School for the Deaf, later serving as Assistant Principal. He earned his doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of New Mexico. Nathan held leadership roles at the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind, including Assistant Director at JMS, Curriculum Director for USD, and Director of the Elizabeth DeLong School of the Deaf. In 2024, he transitioned to higher education to support educator preparation and develop a Deaf Educational Leadership program. Originally from Vernal, UT, Nathan discovered his passion for Deaf education at Utah State University. He is also a proud husband to Mackenzie and father to three children.

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