Derrick Vargason

Derrick Vargason

Derrick Vargason is a senior manager of content strategy at NWEA. A former journalist and English language instructor overseas, he has nearly 15 years of experience informing educators about NWEA assessments and how to use them to help kids learn. He is endlessly curious and passionate about the challenges that educators at all levels face each day and what NWEA can do to help solve them.

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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.

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