Together in Literacy

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...