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Research-Based Instruction in Reading

Student Achievement and School Accountability Conference
October 2002

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Important Points about Phonics Instruction (cont.)

• Systematic and explicit phonics instruction is effective for children from various social and economic levels.
• Systematic and explicit phonics instruction is particularly beneficial for children who are having difficulty learning to read and who are at risk for developing future reading problems.
• Systematic and explicit phonics instruction is most effective when introduced early (K or 1).