Harrison
First Name
Nathan
Last Name
Harrison
Department
Master of Science in Secondary Education
Scholarship Year
2025
Research Center
Non-Center Based
Scholarship Type
Uninvited Presentations
Contributors List
Nathan Harrison
Project Title
The Deaf Reading Rope
Start Date - Month
April
Start Date - Year
2025
End Date Anticipated - Month
April
End Date Anticipated - Year
2025
End Date Actual - Month
April
End Date Actual - Year
2025
Review Types
Refereed
Student Assistance
None
Projected Cost
$0.00
Funding Source
Operating Budget
Resulting Product
Presentation at CEASD about reading research and the Deaf Reading Rope model
Citation

Harrison, Nathan. "The Deaf Reading Rope." CEASD 2025. Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf. Pittsburgh, PA. 11 Apr. 2025. Conference Presentation. £

Abstract

The Science of Reading (SOR) has made quite the legislative and curricular impact over the past few years. As with many things, as one size approach to education does not work with D/HH students. Components of SOR, such as phonics instruction, has brought concern to educators working in ASL with students who need that language access. By performing a metanalysis of ASL/English reading research for the past 40 years, focusing on research on skilled Deaf readers, and using the SOR as a framework, Dr. Harrison has created a guide to skilled ASL/English Deaf reading called the Deaf Reading Rope. This tool allows for teachers and schools to consider their literacy curriculum and where it could be strengthened. It also provides a response to policy makers about how bilingual schools are approaching SOR in their curriculum.

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