Guided oral reading fluency instruction is a research-validated strategy for improving reading achievement. This article addresses ways to individualize guided oral reading fluency instruction for students with emotional and behavioral disorders using behavioral principles. In addition, the article explains how to use data to set goals and monitor students' responsiveness to fluency intervention. Several resources for fluency materials are listed, as are Web-based resources for additional reading.
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