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Together in Literacy

Together in Literacy

Hosted by: Emily Gibbons & Casey Harrison

Join us as we connect the science behind reading to the social-emotional connections for our students.

Episodes

4.1 A Dynamic Study of Dyslexia

Season #4

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

Season #3

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

Season #3

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

Season #3

This is part two of our episode with Dr. Nancy Young. You can listen to part one, here.  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

Season #3

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

Season #3

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

Season #3

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

Season #3

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

Season #3

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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3.9 The Purpose & Goals of Decodable Text

Season #3

In previous episodes, we’ve discussed how decodable texts can support social-emotional learning for our students and how they have a specific purpose within our lessons. Yet, we continue to hear questions and...
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3.8 Alternatives to Double-Dosing in Dyslexia Intervention

Season #3

There’s quite a conversation happening around double dosing of curriculums or lessons as instruction for our struggling students. And we wanted to speak about what works and doesn’t for our children through the lens...
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3.7 The Importance of Scaffolding in Decoding

Season #3

Have you ever had a student who struggles with blending words or over-emphasizes the strategy of letter-by-letter decoding? Or a student who segments, or pulls apart, individual sounds in words but cannot blend them...
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