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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

5.6 The Structured Literacy Playbook with Dr. Melissa Orkin and Sarah Gannon (Part 1)

Season #5

We had such a great conversation with our guests Dr. Melissa Orkin, an expert in literacy development and dyslexia research, and Sarah Gannon, a seasoned educator and curriculum designer, that we’re breaking up our...
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5.5 Creativity, Conservation, and Celebrating Neurodiversity with Aliah Banchik

Season #5

For this episode we welcome an inspiring guest: Aliah Banchik, a marine naturalist, shark advocate, underwater photographer, Netflix breakout star of All the Sharks, and a powerful voice for neurodiversity. In our...
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5.4 Beyond the Basics: 5 Deeper Truths About Teaching Spelling in Structured Literacy

Season #5

In this episode of Together In Literacy, we dig into spelling to get at the deeper concepts that interventionists need to know. Spelling is often where our students’ struggles show up the most. It’s where gaps in...
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5.3 From Struggle to Strategy

Season #5

This week in Together in Literacy we continue our discussion on supporting older students with dyslexia. Last episode we talked about the why, and now we want to talk about the how. We explore practical,...
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5.2 Honoring the Emotional Landscape of Older Students with Dyslexia

Season #5

This week on Together in Literacy we’re starting off Dyslexia Awareness Month by discussing the needs of a demographic that can get left behind – older students with dyslexia in middle school, high school, and beyond....
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5.1 What do students with dyslexia really need?

Season #5

Welcome to Season 5 of Together in Literacy! We’re thrilled to be back and thank you for joining us.  In this episode we’re kicking off our new season by setting the scene for the overarching topic that will inform...
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Rerelease: 4.2 Are students with dyslexia getting lost in the SOR movement?

Season #4

Please enjoy our last re-release of favorite episodes before we launch season five! This one looks at the Science of Reading: The recent movement to look deeply into the Science of Reading (SOR) has shifted the...
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Rerelease: 1.11 The Importance and Benefits of Playing Games with Your Students

Today we continue with our re-release of favorite episodes -- this one goes all the way back to season 1!  Everyone loves to play games, right? Are you using games and learning activities in your lessons with your...
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Rerelease: 2.12 Bringing Handwriting Into Our Literacy Instruction

We're excited to be rereleasing some of our favorite episodes this summer! Before we jump into Season 5, join us to review some of the most popular episodes that you may have missed. We're starting today with 2.12. In...
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4.18 Season 4 Wrap-Up

Season #4

This is the last episode of season FOUR! Whenever we wrap up a season, we like to look back and chat about each episode, provide some important takeaways, and share information about actionable steps you can take this...
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4.17 Bridging Oceans, Building Understanding: A Transatlantic Talk on Dyslexia with Nicky Humphreys & Ally Lewis

Season #4

In this episode, we’re joined by Nicky Humphreys and Ally Lewis, the founding members of Dyslexia Awareness Northern Ireland, for a transatlantic talk on dyslexia. Nicky Humphreys did her PGCE Primary in 2004/05; in...
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4.16 Demystifying Morphology with Casey Welsh

Season #4

In this episode, Casey Welsh, of Savannah Dyslexia, joins us to answer the most important questions about morphology. Casey Welsh is an Accredited Training Fellow with OGA and has her M.Ed. in Curriculum &...
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