Research
At the Center for Literacy, our mission is to improve literacy outcomes through evidence-based instruction. We advance the field by securing external funding for impactful research and creating collaborative opportunities for teachers, students, and faculty to engage in scholarly inquiry.
Our Key Areas of Focus
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Effectiveness of preservice literacy curriculum
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Reading intervention strategies for struggling readers
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Structured literacy and the science of reading
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Community-based literacy initiatives
Assessment Resources
We maintain a collection of assessment instruments to support graduate student research, including:
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Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement
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Gates-MacGinitie Reading Test (GMRT) grades 10-12
Graduate students conducting literacy research may request access to these tools through the Center.
The Center for Literacy can help APSU dissertation students find secondary data sources for their dissertation.
Literacy Resources
The Center for Literacy curates research-based resources for educators, families, and students.
For Educators
Structured Literacy & Phonics
For Families
Supporting Readers at Home
Early Literacy (Birth–5)