David L. Coker Jr., EdD, is Professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware, where he teaches courses on language, writing, and reading. His research explores effective approaches to writing instruction, writing development, and writing assessment, with a focus on understanding struggling writers. Dr. Coker's interest in writing emerged from his experiences as a classroom teacher. He has published articles in leading journals of literacy, educational psychology, and learning disabilities. Kristen D. Ritchey, PhD, is Professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware, where she teaches courses in reading and writing interventions and special education. Her research focuses on evidence-based interventions for young students with reading and writing disabilities and difficulties. A former elementary special education teacher, Dr. Ritchey has developed assessments and literacy interventions for students in need of supplemental and intensive interventions, as well as writing curricula for kindergarten and first grade. Her research has been published in leading special education and education journals.
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