Cindy Jiban
Cindy Jiban has taught in elementary and middle schools, both as a classroom teacher and as a special educator. She earned her PhD in educational psychology from the University of Minnesota, focusing on intervention and assessment for students acquiring foundational academic skills. After contributions at the Research Institute on Progress Monitoring, National Center on Educational Outcomes, and Minnesota Center for Reading Research, Cindy joined NWEA in 2009. She served as principal academic lead until 2023.Posts by author
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Reading differentiation made easy
MAP Reading Fluency now includes Coach, a virtual tutor designed to help students strengthen reading skills in as little as 30 minutes a week.
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Dyslexia 101
Learn more about dyslexia with the on-demand version of our webinar Straight facts on dyslexia: What the research actually tells us.
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Put the science of reading into action
The science of reading is not a buzzword. It’s the converging evidence of what matters and what works in literacy instruction. We can help you make it part of your practice.
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Support teachers with PL
High-quality professional learning can help teachers feel invested—and supported—in their work.