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[Listen Again] Ep. 150: Science of Reading for ALL Students: Intervention for Secondary Students

Nov 29, 2024

Julie Brown, an experienced educator from Vermont, discusses the pressing issue of reading challenges faced by secondary students. She highlights a successful dual intervention program that complements regular English classes. The podcast emphasizes practical strategies to tailor reading instruction based on individual needs, fostering a supportive community in the classroom. Brown also shares innovative methods to engage students, including using peer influence and structured lesson plans, ultimately aiming to empower all learners in their literacy journeys.

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Julie Brown

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Quick takeaways

Addressing both academic and emotional struggles is essential for secondary students with reading deficits to foster a supportive learning environment.

Implementing structured literacy grouped by readiness, rather than grade level, allows for personalized instruction and enhances student engagement.

Building strong connections with students through open discussions about their reading challenges fosters a sense of community and empowers their learning journeys.

Deep dives

Understanding the Needs of Struggling Readers

Many secondary students face significant challenges in reading and writing, often due to a lack of foundational skills. Educators like Sherry Sousa and Julie Brown recognize that emotional and academic struggles are interconnected, with students sometimes acting out in class because they cannot read. This realization led to a focus on creating an inclusive environment where all students feel valued and supported in their learning journey. Successful interventions at the secondary level require acknowledging these challenges and addressing both academic and emotional needs collaboratively.

Intro

2min

Supporting Secondary Literacy: A Holistic Approach

18min

Tailoring Reading Interventions

3min

Fostering Comprehension Through Community and Structured Lessons

3min

Engaging Secondary Students Through Peer Influence in Reading Interventions

2min

Enhancing Reading Skills through Structured Practices

5min

Transforming Literacy Education

24min

Secondary educators have students in their classrooms who weren’t taught to read. Because of these reading deficits, students likely have a difficult time accessing secondary texts and tasks. Our guests today, Supt. Sherry Sousa and Educator Julie Brown, discuss a secondary intervention they developed that WORKS and is totally doable. The best part? Students partake in the intervention in addition to - not instead of - their regular high school English classes.

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