"Sight word" might be one of the most controversial and misunderstood terms in all of the science of reading...and it's time to set the record straight. In this episode, I share why traditional sight word walls are well-intentioned but off the mark and leave you with the language to explain it all to the teachers and families you work with.

Katie Pace Miles on Sight Words

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Structured Literacy is a hot buzzword right now 🐝🐝 If you've ever head of the Science of Reading or Orton Gillingham, then you know more about Structured Literacy thank you realize...

But knowing about it and confidently implementing it? Understanding our SLP-specific role? That's where most of us get stuck.

In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what Structured Literacy is, why it matters for your literacy students, and how it fits perfectly within your scope as an SLP. Plus, I'm introducing a brand-new opportunity to become a Structured Literacy Specialist—in less than a day.

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I'm sharing the four skills I measure every time I measure reading (the fourth one might make you laugh). Want to jump ahead? Grab VIP pricing of The Reading SLP Assessment, exclusively for podcast listeners

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No, I didn't just write this title because I want you to join my program. 2026 is the year of Reading SLPs because of the shift that is happening inside the Science of Reading Movement. The SLPs who are prepared will get ahead while those without literacy knowledge will be left behind. (Recorded at The Reading SLP State of the Union)

If you are ready to be seen as a literacy leader in 2026, join us while enrollment is open.

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There are families in your IMMEDIATE area, RIGHT NOW, actively searching for the kind of support you can offer. If you are an SLP who wants to learn how to start working with local families then you need to be in the room for Referral Rush.

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In late 2025 the International Dyslexia Association updated their definition of dyslexia. So why aren't more people talking about this? In this episode I’ll share why SLPs absolutely must know about these updates (hint: they relate to language!) and how you can easily become a dyslexia expert (under 60 minutes easy).

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After spending 2025 on the road, I am telling you exactly what I see coming in the literacy space in 2026. DM me UNION reserve your spot at The Reading SLP State of the Union 2026

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In this episode I break down exactly why SLPs should NOT take a 30 hour training or get a second degree to teach reading. In under 10 minutes I'l show you why you're already the most qualified literacy specialist in your space.

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Meet Elizabeth, your host and the voice behind The Reading SLP! In this introductory episode, discover who I am, what The Reading SLP is all about, and why I created this podcast (spoiler: I'm exploding with ideas and needed a space to share them all with you).

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