The Road to Reading Podcast

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Tiffany Peltier. Dr. Peltier shares how we can utilize screeners to identify students at risk for both reading and language, how we can continue to utilize evidence-based instruction to support students with Developmental Language Disorder, and how we can learn more about this disability in order to support our students.Show Notes:Road to Reading WebpageSoR Resource PageSeason 2-episodesSeason 3-episodes

In this episode, Melissa and Lori from Melissa and Lori Love Literacy podcast, guest host and interview Elana Gordon and Sepideh Noekhah, 2 Cicero educators.Elana & Sepideh will share why they sought out EBLI training, the benefits  of EBLI instruction, what they’ve learned, and how EBLI instruction aligns with learning science. They will share some “aha” moments and the impact that EBLI instruction has had on their teaching.Show Notes:Road to Reading WebpageSoR Resource PageSeason 2-episodesSeason 3-episodes

In this episode, Nora Chahbazi explains the 4 principles of speech to print (S2P) or Structured Linguistic Literacy, as well as how EBLI embeds many principles of learning science. Nora is the founder of EBLI (Evidenced-Based Literacy Instruction), and has provided countless hours of instruction to both preschool aged children all the way to adults that struggled to learn to read. Nora presents at conferences, has coached in school districts, and provides free webinars to share her knowledge around the speech to print approach. Last summer, Nora and colleagues hosted an Accelerated Literacy Summit. Nora is also a key participant in the documentary film, The Truth About Reading. Her sole goal is to make sure that all children learn to read! Show Notes:Road to Reading WebpageSoR Resource PageSeason 2-episodesSeason 3-episodes

In this episode, Louise Decavitz shares her personal story as well as her work as a policy contributor and advocate in the state of IL. Louise is a board member for TRL-Illinois, a co-lead of the parent family advocacy team at the  Evidence Advocacy Center, and co-chair of the outreach committee for the Illinois Early Literacy Coalition, and a Stand for Children fellow.Show Notes:Road to Reading WebpageSoR Resource PageSeason 2-episodesSeason 3-episodes

Dr. Julie Brown. Dr. Brown created a structured literacy program at a high school in Vermont and has since shared her success in teaching adolescents through conferences, webinars, and consulting.  Dr. Brown is currently involved in PALS which is the Project for Adolescent Literacy. The project strives to bring together educators that are interested in reaching our adolescent learners.Show Notes:Road to Reading WebpageSoR Resource PageSeason 2-episodesSeason 3-episodes

In this episode, Laura Stam, a 2nd grade teacher from Wyoming will share practical strategies she uses to implement cognitive science principles such as retrieval practice, interleaving, and many more! She shares practical ways to incorporate these principles into her reading, writing, and math instruction. You won’t want to miss this episode!Show Notes:Road to Reading WebpageSoR Resource PageSeason 2-episodesSeason 3-episodes

In this episode, Justin Skycak, Chief Quant, Director of Analytics at MathAcademy.com will walk us through some principles of cognitive science and how they can help us think about planning our instruction and planning practice for our students.Show Notes:Road to Reading WebpageSoR Resource PageSeason 2-episodesSeason 3-episodes

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva for a part 2 in which we discuss how Rosenshine’s Principles can influence our instructional planning and decisions.Show Notes:Road to Reading WebpageSoR Resource PageSeason 2-episodesSeason 3-episodes

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva. Dr. Sachdeva will share her expertise around how learning happens, specifically focusing on cognitive load theory, a glimpse into Rosenshine’s principles, and much much more about cognitive science and why teachers should know this information. This is just part 1 and Dr. Sachdeva will be joining us to continue the conversation for a part 2 on turning these theories into instructional practices.Show Notes:Road to Reading WebpageSoR Resource PageSeason 2-episodesSeason 3-episodes

In this episode, Canadian educator Kim Lockhart will share some of the ways that she has made change in her own practice, but has also helped others to shift, learn, and grow their own knowledge. The road is not always easy, but it’s worth pursuing!Show Notes:Road to Reading WebpageSoR Resource PageSeason 2-episodesSeason 3-episodes