Together in Literacy

Working with older students with dyslexia presents unique challenges due to their complex needs and gaps in foundational literacy skills. These students are often overlooked in broader conversations about the Science...

The diagnostic-prescriptive approach to teaching clinically focuses directly on the student. This includes knowledge about the strengths and needs of a student, and this information is gathered through assessments or...

Observation is a powerful move in our roles as educators. It can help us make decisions in the moment and the future. In a time when assessments seem to take up much of our time, we must remember the power and impact...

Many social media posts and articles highlight well-known myths about dyslexia, and that information has been disseminated well. However, there are additional myths, when it comes to dyslexia, that deserve a more...

This is part 2 of our series about the foundational principles of Orton-Gillingham. You can listen to part 1, here! In that episode, we discussed that Orton-Gillingham is Direct and Explicit, Individualized,...

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...

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...

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...