Nancy Young, Ed.D.
Reading | Writing | Learning
Infographic
Dr. Nancy Young IS the creator of the ladder of reading & writing infographic.
The Infographic:
The Ladder of Reading & Writing
Please click HERE for permission guidelines and forms! The Ladder of Reading & Writing may not be changed or modified.
NOTE: The infographic was updated in 2023 (April). If you are referencing older versions of Nancy’s infographic – please discontinue. If you previously obtained permission from Nancy to use an older version in an ongoing capacity, please contact Nancy to confirm that you have continued permission and have switched to the 2023 update.
The Ladder of Reading & Writing References (Summary)
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The Ladder of Reading & Writing Terminology Defined
What People Are Saying About The Infographic
Your infographic creates a type of instantaneous psychological relief for teachers. Most of us teacher folk are committed to ALL our students. Nature and its marvelous diversity of abilities can make teachers feel like instruction for all will make us lose our minds. Your infographic rapidly helps teachers feel that all the joys AND frustrations of our daily, teaching lives can be captured on one page; can be comprehended. Between the ever-changing schedules, continuous interruptions and life events of our students, our families and ourselves– at least we have a literacy map to anchor our purpose. What a psychological relief!
Dean Stanton
Artist / Illustrator
Back in 2017, Nancy invited illustrator Dean Stanton to draw smiling children climbing the ladder on her infographic. In 2021, the pencils and books were added. Dean was clearly the perfect person to illustrate the cover of the new book, Climbing THE LADDER OF READING & WRITING: Meeting the Needs of ALL Learners. Dean’s art also features throughout the book itself. Over the last 10 years Dean’s funky art has appeared in many of Nancy’s presentations, and his illustrations depicted the fun skill-based actions in Nancy’s previous book on movement and learning (currently being revised). Dean’s generous spirit is well known in his hometown of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and his talent is recognized internationally.