Struggling readers benefit from intensive, targeted intervention using evidence-based practices. Free Australian resources provide intervention frameworks, modified materials and assessment tools to support reading success.
Supporting Struggling Readers
Intervention Resources
1
Structured Phonics Intervention Programs
Free systematic phonics programs with explicit instruction sequences designed for struggling readers requiring intensive phonological intervention.
2
Multisensory Learning Strategies
Free resources for multisensory approaches including Orton-Gillingham and similar evidence-based methods for dyslexic and struggling readers.
3
Decodable and Levelled Texts
Free collections of carefully controlled texts matching specific phonics instruction for beginning readers and those needing intervention support.
4
Diagnostic Assessment Tools
Free screening and diagnostic tools identifying specific literacy areas requiring intervention including phonological awareness and fluency assessment.
5
Small Group Intervention Guides
Free lesson plans and implementation guides for conducting intensive small-group literacy intervention with structured routines and progress monitoring.
Intervention Framework
Screen regularly to identify students requiring intervention. Assess specific areas of difficulty. Provide intensive, targeted instruction in small groups or individually. Use progress monitoring tools to adjust instruction. Maintain intervention despite improved progress to build automatic skill application.
Supporting Families
Provide parents with information about their child's specific reading challenges. Suggest home practice activities aligned with school instruction. Celebrate small improvements and progress. Maintain regular communication about intervention goals and strategies. Connect families with additional resources and support services if needed.
