Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

Reading Recovery is a successful early intervention program for children struggling to read and write.

Reading Recovery in Canada We know that children who struggle to read and write in their early education will continue to have challenges within the education system and on into adulthood. Reading Recovery is an early intervention program that provides children in grade 1 who are struggling most with reading and writing with one-on-one lessons tailored to their needs and provided by a specially trained teacher.

Reading Recovery offers effective short-term early literacy intervention delivered 1 on 1 by specially trained teachers and is individually designed to help the lowest achieving children become confident readers and writers in just weeks. The impact of Reading Recovery in Grade 1 lasts throughout life. Teachers are specially trained to deliver Reading Recovery in their schools with an intense 1 year training period. Find out more about how Reading Recovery works from our FAQ page.

Every year, data is collected from each school to paint a picture of Reading Recovery in Canada. You can find this on the Research page of this site.

Reading Recovery is implemented in Canada in individual schools, entire school boards or districts or by provincial departments of education. You can find Reading Recovery in Yukon, BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, PEI and Nova Scotia. Reading Recovery is available in both English and French throughout Canada.

The Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery (CIRR) is a charitable organization with a 15 member board of directors. This organization holds the royalty free license for Reading Recovery in Canada. The CIRR ensures that the implementation of Reading Recovery is consistent across locations through the use of Standards and Guidelines. As well the CIRR provides professional development for Reading Recovery Trainers, Teacher Leaders and Teachers through conferences and resources.

If you would like more information about Reading Recovery and how to implement it in your area please explore this website further, download our brochure or contact us!

Reading Recovery Teacher

Reading Recovery has changed me professionally by helping me be more observant and reflective of my students’ abilities and needs. My lessons have become much more “child focussed” and less “teacher driven”. I am eager to observe the strengths and needs of my students so that I can support their learning.

Reading Recovery Teacher

Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

2014-04-23T07:33:27+00:00

Reading Recovery Teacher

https://rrcanada.org/testimonials/reading-recovery-has-changed-me-professionally-by-helping-me-be-more-observant-and-reflective-of-my-students-abilities-and-needs-my-lessons-have-become-much-more-child-focussed/

Katelyn

As a reader and a writer I find I can express myself in ways I never knew before.

Katelyn

Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

2014-05-26T03:08:48+00:00

Katelyn

As a reader and a writer I find I can express myself in ways I never knew before.

https://rrcanada.org/testimonials/katelyn/

Reading Recovery Parent

I have witnessed the transformation a child can feel when they learn to read and write.

Reading Recovery Parent

Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

2014-05-26T03:08:32+00:00

Reading Recovery Parent

I have witnessed the transformation a child can feel when they learn to read and write.

https://rrcanada.org/testimonials/reading-recovery-parent/

Michael

We have already seen a huge difference with Michael and how he is actually excited to show us books from school.

Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

2018-10-19T19:30:30+00:00

We have already seen a huge difference with Michael and how he is actually excited to show us books from school.

https://rrcanada.org/testimonials/michael/

Huge Asset

Reading Recovery is a HUGE asset to any school! It has helped my son become a strong, independent reader and has given him the confidence to tackle books that he never would have attempted before. The Reading Recovery teacher is a fantastic teacher who has helped my son become a ‘reader’ and enjoys the process of learning.

Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

2018-10-19T19:33:15+00:00

https://rrcanada.org/testimonials/huge-asset/

Absolute MUST

This program is an absolute must. For our child, it changed his whole demeanor. He went from pushing through his tasks to taking absolute pride in his work. His teacher made the Reading Recovery program very exciting for him because he never wanted to miss a class because he enjoyed it that much.

Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

2018-10-19T19:34:02+00:00

https://rrcanada.org/testimonials/absolute-must/

Favourite Things to Do

I am very pleased with the Reading Recovery program at the school. My son was indifferent when he was being taught letters in kindergarten and at the start of grade one he was very apprehensive about reading. Now he is very good and confident with his reading and says that it is one of his favourite things to do!

Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

2018-10-19T19:34:46+00:00

https://rrcanada.org/testimonials/favourite-things-to-do/

B. Wasik

Reading Recovery dramatically reduces the number of grade one students having difficulty learning to read and write.

B. Wasik

Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

2014-04-23T07:31:49+00:00

B. Wasik

Reading Recovery dramatically reduces the number of grade one students having difficulty learning to read and write.

https://rrcanada.org/testimonials/reading-recovery-dramatically-reduces-the-number-of-grade-one-students-having-difficulty-learning-to-read-and-write/

K.G. Wilson & B. Davis

Reading Recovery is the best evidence yet of the direct link between good design and education excellence.

K.G. Wilson & B. Davis

Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

2014-04-23T07:33:05+00:00

K.G. Wilson & B. Davis

Reading Recovery is the best evidence yet of the direct link between good design and education excellence.

https://rrcanada.org/testimonials/reading-recovery-is-the-best-evidence-yet-of-the-direct-link-between-good-design-and-education-excellence/

Amazing Progress with Reading Recovery

I am simply amazed at the progress my little guy has had in this program. He only began a few weeks ago as a non reader and now he is reading. What a boost to his self confidence!! Thank you for an excellent program!

Parent of Reading Recovery Student

Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

2017-11-07T18:57:44+00:00

Parent of Reading Recovery Student

https://rrcanada.org/testimonials/amazing-progress-reading-recovery/

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Reading Recovery is a successful early intervention program for children struggling to read and write.