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4.4 The Foundational Principles of Orton-Gillingham (part 1)
In today’s landscape of literacy instruction, we continue to hear about the importance of bridging the science of reading to practice. The Orton-Gillingham approach is grounded in research and what brings learning to...
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4.3 Strengthening the Understanding of Dyslexia Through Media with Peggy Stern
In this episode, we’re joined by Peggy Stern for a conversation about a whole-child approach where each child no matter how he or she learns, is respected and heard, and the emotional and academic tools we can provide...
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4.2 Are students with dyslexia getting lost in the SOR movement?
The recent movement to look deeply into the Science of Reading (SOR) has shifted the training we seek for teachers, the training and programs endorsed at the state level, and the curriculum school districts purchase....
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4.1 A Dynamic Study of Dyslexia
We’re back for season 4! In just a few days, it will be October which is Dyslexia Awareness Month. At the Together in Literacy podcast, we recognize that dyslexia awareness happens throughout the year. It is so...
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3.17 Season 3 Wrap-Up
The Together in Literacy podcast now has over 50 episodes and we’ve had over 200,000 downloads! We are floored by the amount of people our message has reached and the impact it’s had on students, their families, and...
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3.16 Top 5 Things Teachers and Parents Can Do if They Suspect Dyslexia
Even with the wave of SOR at the Tier I level, we still have students who won’t be making effective progress, leading teachers and parents to ask questions about how to help all students meet their potential. You may...
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3.15 Understanding and Embracing The Ladder of Reading & Writing (Part 2) with Dr. Nancy Young
This is part two of our episode with Dr. Nancy Young. You can listen to part one, here.Â
In this episode, we’re once again joined by Dr. Nancy Young for a conversation about differentiation, meeting students where...
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3.14 Understanding and Embracing The Ladder of Reading & Writing (Part 1) with Dr. Nancy Young
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Nancy Young for a conversation about differentiation, meeting students where they are, and understanding students' learning profiles to determine instructional needs.
Dr. Nancy...
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3.13 Setting Your Learning Spaces Up for Success with Dr. Cathleen Killeen-Pittman
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Cathleen Killeen-Pittman for a conversation about setting up our learning spaces for success!
Dr. Cathleen Killeen-Pittman, founder of Our Learning Studio, is an academic support...
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3.12 Harnessing the Power of Assistive Technology with Katie Larew
In this exciting episode, we’re joined by Katie Larew for a conversation about using assistive technology to empower students with dyslexia!
Katie began her journey in the field of education in 2007 as a classroom...
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3.11 Exploring Intervention in a Virtual Setting with Michelle Breitenbach
In this special episode, we’re joined by Michelle Breitenbach, founder of Read to Rewire, for a conversation about tutoring online.
Michelle Breitenbach is an enthusiastic and dynamic tutor and coach. Hailing from...
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3.10 Effective Vocabulary Strategies in Literacy Intervention
Imagine being a learner who is new to English. Someone says to you, "Can you lend me a hand?” Imagine what that learner is processing. First, it’s a question. Second, think about the word lend. Do I know what that...
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