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Renee Behring

Renee Behring

Education Research Director, Core Literacy & Early Learning

Renee Behring is an Education Research Director overseeing core Literacy and early learning programs at HMH. Renee’s primary areas of focus include early learning and K-12 core literacy curriculum, as well as assessment for and of learning. She is committed to improving learning opportunities for all students through well-designed curriculum and assessment-based instructional supports. Prior to joining HMH, Renee worked as a teacher with children age 6 weeks to 5 years in various educational settings. In addition, Renee has extensive experience in program evaluation in public and private early learning centers and home-based programs. Renee holds an Ed.M. in Curriculum and Teaching, Early Childhood Education and an M.A. in Educational Psychology, Human Cognition and Learning from Teachers College, Columbia University. Renee also holds a B.A. in Human Development from California State University East Bay.

Renee Behring is an Education Research Director overseeing core Literacy and early learning programs at HMH. Renee’s primary areas of focus include early learning and K-12 core literacy curriculum, as well as assessment for and of learning. She is committed to improving learning opportunities for all students through well-designed curriculum and assessment-based instructional supports. Prior to joining HMH, Renee worked as a teacher with children age 6 weeks to 5 years in various educational settings. In addition, Renee has extensive experience in program evaluation in public and private early learning centers and home-based programs. Renee holds an Ed.M. in Curriculum and Teaching, Early Childhood Education and an M.A. in Educational Psychology, Human Cognition and Learning from Teachers College, Columbia University. Renee also holds a B.A. in Human Development from California State University East Bay.

  • 5 Reading Comprehension Assessment Strategies

    5 Reading Comprehension Assessment Strategies

    Discover quick and simple reading comprehension assessment strategies that can be seamlessly incorporated into a lesson.

    Renee Behring
    Education Research Director, Core Literacy & Early Learning

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  • Reading Teaching Strategies for Students with Dyslexia

    Reading Teaching Strategies for Students with Dyslexia

    Discover evidence-based strategies to help improve the reading skills of students with dyslexia so they can achieve school success.

    Renee Behring
    Education Research Director, Core Literacy & Early Learning

  • Teaching Foundational Reading Skills

    Teaching Foundational Reading Skills

    Teaching foundational reading skills is one of the most important goals of early grade and reading intervention teachers. Learn more about the key foundational reading skills and other literacy skills students need to become proficient.

    Renee Behring
    Education Research Director, Core Literacy & Early Learning

  • What Is the Science of Reading? Top 5 Questions

    What Is the Science of Reading? Top 5 Questions

    HMH's research team answers commonly asked questions about the science of reading to help educators apply its principles in their classrooms.

    Renee Behring
    Education Research Director, Core Literacy & Early Learning

  • What Is Structured Literacy?

    What Is Structured Literacy?

    Get the answers to commonly asked questions like, "What is structured literacy and how can I implement the approach?"

    Renee Behring
    Education Research Director, Core Literacy & Early Learning