Join co-hosts Danielle Gomez and Jamie Williamson as they interview Kelly Carvajal Hagemen for an episode of LEAD on READ. Kelly Carvajal Hagemen shares the story of the Seaford School District as the district transformed its literacy outcomes from an underperforming "focus school" to one of the highest achieving districts in the state of Delaware. As the former Director of Instruction of Seaford, Kelly shares a behind the scenes case study of the district's turnaround. In this episode, you will learn about

• the district's commitment to intersect literacy, equity, and organizational change.
• principles of change management that informed buy-in, professional development, and community involvement.
• a partnership between the district and researchers that grounded their professional development work.

Kelly shares more about Seaford's story in The 74.

Do you want to learn more from this episode or past READ episodes? Visit readpodcast.org for host Danielle Gomez's bookmarks.

Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at [email protected].

The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  

Until next time, READers! 

Jan Hasbrouck, PhD, joins READ to discuss the complexities of fluency, including its components and misconceptions, and how it relates to word reading and comprehension. Dr. Hasbrouck emphasizes the importance of effective assessment, instruction, and intervention to support struggling readers at all grade levels.

In this episode, you will learn about

• the multifaceted nature of fluency.
• effective instruction that addresses the progression of skills necessary for fluency.
• implications for assessment to identify areas of need and provide targeted support.
• current research on supporting children with dyslexia.

This episode is packed with direct and immediate takeaways for instruction and deep insights on the complexities of nuances of reading.

Do you want to learn more from this episode or past READ episodes? Visit readpodcast.org for host Danielle Gomez's bookmarks.

Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at [email protected].

The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  

Until next time, READers! 

Kareem Weaver, a leading advocate for literacy equity and social justice, joins a special conversation of LEAD on READ to discuss critical issues and questions surrounding literacy, leadership, and education. Kareem's commitment to literacy for all is unwavering. In this episode, we discuss

• literacy as a fundamental civil right for all children across the United States.
• the consequences to illiteracy that impact all aspects of academic, civic, and personal life.
• insights on the systemic challenges hindering literacy outcomes for all students across the country.
• systems, structures, and strategies needed to drive meaningful change.

Kareem shares valuable experiences and insights toward scaling literacy change and building more equitable schools and communities across the country.

Do you want to learn more from this episode or past READ episodes? Visit readpodcast.org for host Danielle Gomez's bookmarks.

Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at [email protected].

The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  

Until next time, READers! 

Current research and insights in education examine a whole child approach to development. What does this mean in the context of literacy and social emotional learning?

 In this episode of READ, Dr. Rebecca Gotlieb explores the interconnectedness of literacy and social emotional learning and emphasizes the importance of viewing these two aspects of child development as coordinated and interdependent processes. In this episode, you will learn about the

• brain’s reading circuit and the multifaceted nature of reading, from decoding to deep comprehension and emotional engagement
• role of emotions on literacy and whole child development
• environmental factors that impact brain development and literacy outcomes, highlighting the importance of creating learning environments that support equity, diversity, and belonging.

Dr. Gotlieb offers implications for supporting children at home and in the classroom through an integrated, inclusive approach.

Do you want to learn more from this episode or past READ episodes? Visit readpodcast.org for host Danielle Gomez's bookmarks.

Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at [email protected].

The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  

Until next time, READers! 

How should teachers understand text comprehension, and what are effective practices to facilitate comprehension, particularly for adolescents across all content areas?

Letty Martinez, PhD discusses her research on supporting adolescents and multilingual students as they engage with and comprehend text. In this episode, you will learn about

• Comprehension through a multicomponent lens 
• Challenges and opportunities for adolescent learners
• Effective instructional approaches that facilitate comprehension and content literacy
• Implications for multilingual learners

This episode is a valuable resource for all educators, especially those working with adolescents, emergent bilingual and multilingual students, in order to make text more accessible and engaging and improve student comprehension.

Do you want to learn more from this episode or past READ episodes? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #59 homepage for host Danielle Gomez's top bookmarks and resources.

Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at [email protected].

The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  

Until next time, READers! 

This episode marks a special LEAD on READ episode with Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez, CEO of the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD). Dr. Rodriguez reflects on her leadership in education and advocacy, highlighting a lifelong learning journey. She shares NCLD’s vision to scale and expand advocacy efforts for people with learning disabilities in schools, professional spaces, and communities throughout their lives and across the world. In this episode, we discuss the following leadership insights:

• Maintaining curiosity and courage to deepen your growth and learning as a leader
• Encouraging openness to change for personal and organizational transformation
• Ensuring that spaces are inclusive and equitable for all people to thrive personally and professionally

This episode offers valuable leadership lessons and dives into the future of NCLD’s advocacy work for all people with learning disabilities on a global scale.

 Do you want to learn more from this episode or past READ episodes? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #58 homepage for host Danielle Gomez's top bookmarks and resources.

Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at [email protected].

The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  

Until next time, READers! 

Dr. Steve Graham, renowned expert in writing instruction, joins READ for a timely discussion on effective writing instruction, the reading-writing connection, and the role of technology and AI on writing education. In this episode, you will learn about

• approaches to reading and writing instruction through an integrated lens.
• considerations for instructional planning across content areas.
• multiple strategies for effective writing instruction.
• implications for assessing writing.
• expert insights on the role of technology and AI.

This episode is filled with knowledge and practical applications for any educator, leader, and caregiver on building your child’s writing success.

 Do you want to learn more from this episode or past READ episodes? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #57 homepage for host Danielle Gomez's top bookmarks and resources.

Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at [email protected].

The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  

Until next time, READers! 

Sara Hart, PhD, joins READ to discuss the role of genes and the environment on reading development and disabilities. Throughout her career, Dr. Hart has investigated child development through an interdisciplinary lens. In this episode, you will learn about Dr. Hart’s

•  studies with twins to understand individual development in reading and math with the goal to inform approaches to education and equity.
• role as co-PI of The Learning Disabilities Translational Science Collective, focused on translating research, scaling up scientific studies, bringing more stakeholders into the research process, and expanding data sharing practices.
• commitment to elevating other researchers, citing POWER, an organization dedicated to advocating for researchers who identify as women and non-binary in education and child development.

This episode is packed with research, insights, and entertaining stories that will resonate with educators, researchers, and advocates everywhere!

Do you want to learn more from this episode or past READ episodes? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #56 homepage for host Danielle Gomez's top bookmarks and resources.

Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at [email protected].

The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  

Until next time, READers!

Dr. Sarah Woulfin, an expert on leadership and school reform, joins the READ Podcast for a LEAD on READ conversation, co-hosted by Dr. Danielle Gomez and Jamie Williamson. Dr. Woulfin outlines effective actions of leaders to enact school reform and shares her expertise on how to sustain change in education.

 In this episode, you will learn about

• curriculum coherence, capacity building, and conditions for effective change.
• key actions of leaders that facilitate support for educational initiatives.
• the infrastructural pillars needed to sustain reform.
• considerations for processes of data collection and analysis.

This episode provides insights for leaders at any level of an educational organization.

Do you want to learn more from this episode or past READ episodes? Visit readpodcast.organd the Episode #55 homepage for host Danielle Gomez's top bookmarks and resources.

Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at [email protected].

The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  

Until next time, READers!

Colby Hall, PhD, shares her research on reading and language from kindergarten through adolescence. Dr. Hall, an assistant professor at University of Virginia, discusses her vast research collaborations spanning across areas of literacy, age groups, and language, providing a window into the research process and offering implications for classroom practice. In this episode, you will learn about

• the findings from a pilot study involving an integrated reading, writing, and language intervention for kindergarteners
• a current study that integrates professional development, technology, and literacy instruction for emergent bilingual students 
• an effective instructional approach developed to support adolescent literacy in content areas

Dr. Hall shares tangible insights and resources for classroom application for children at any age and ignites curiosity for further learning.

Do you want to learn more from this episode or past READ episodes? Visit readpodcast.organd the Episode #54 homepage for host Danielle Gomez's top bookmarks and resources.

Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at [email protected].

The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  

Until next time, READers!