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Episode 23 - Why Effective Literacy Instruction Requires Both Science and Art
Many educators feel overwhelmed trying to support students who don’t clearly fit into traditional literacy intervention models. In this episode, we explore the “messy middle,” where structured literacy meets...
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Episode 22 - Helping Students Build Executive Functioning
We break down how to use a simple five-step executive functioning framework with students to support focus, regulation, and task completion. You’ll learn practical ways to set clear goals, build attention stamina,...
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Episode 21 - Using the 5-Step EF Framework to Start the Year
In this episode, we share a reflective approach to starting the new year (or at any time of the year!) using an executive functioning framework designed to create calm, clarity, and alignment. Instead of pushing...
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Episode 20 - How to Gamify Reading Lessons
In this episode, we share simple, no-prep ways to bring games into your literacy lessons using simple materials like a whiteboard, a die, or a word list. Learn how to make reading practice more engaging, boost...
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Episode 19 - Why Games Work in Literacy Instruction
In this episode, we share why games aren’t just for fun. They’re one of the most effective ways to teach, review, and differentiate literacy skills. Learn how to use games strategically within your lessons to boost...
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Episode 18 - What to do When Progress Monitoring Scores Aren't Moving
In this episode, we tackle one of the toughest moments in intervention: when you’ve been faithfully tracking progress, but the data just isn’t budging. We share how to recognize whether it’s a true trend or just an...
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Episode 17 - Tips & Tools for Progress Monitoring
In this episode of the Smarter Literacy Podcast, we dive into progress monitoring - what it really is, why it matters, and how to make it part of everyday lessons without losing instructional time.
We share practical...
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Episode 16 - A Guide to Accommodations and Modifications
In this episode of the Smarter Literacy Podcast, we break down the difference between accommodations and modifications, two terms often misunderstood in education. They discuss why these supports matter, how to choose...
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Episode 15 - What Does Dyslexia Really Look Like?
We kick off Dyslexia Awareness Month by breaking down what dyslexia is and clearing up the most common myths. They share how it shows up across grade levels, what signs teachers can watch for, and practical strategies...
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Episode 14 - The Assessments We Love (and kind of hate)
In this episode, we take you behind the scenes to discuss the standardized assessments they rely on with students, from the WIAT and CTOP to the TOWRE and GORT. They share what each tool reveals about literacy skills,...
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Episode 13 - Using Data to Drive Instruction
Feeling overwhelmed by student data? In this episode, we walk through a simple 7-step process to move from numbers on a page to meaningful instructional decisions. You’ll learn how to:
Use screeners as a starting...
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Episode 12 - Inside a Structured Literacy Lesson (Secondary Edition)
In this episode of the Smarter Literacy Podcast, we break down how to deliver effective literacy intervention for secondary students, a topic that rarely gets the attention it deserves.
Key Takeaways:
Learn three...
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