In this episode, the founding members of Project Adolescent Literacy share what the PAL organization is all about, what they have been up to, and where they hope the future will take them. If you work with adolescents, this episode is a must-listen! You will find a community of educators willing to support and learn alongside you.

Resources:

https://seekcommonground.org/pal

[email protected]

https://www.neilramsden.co.uk/spelling/matrix/

Jessica Terradas’s open source secondary MTSS modules

IES Guides

Anything on Marva Collins

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In this episode, Sean Morrisey shares his newly developed vocabulary curriculum for grades 3-5 with us. He explains why there was a need for it, how the curriculum was built, what is included, and what results he has seen in his own classroom. If you are interested in piloting this new vocabulary curriculum in the upcoming school year, please contact Sean @ [email protected] or his X handle is @smorrisey.

Show Notes:
Road to Reading Webpage
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In this episode, Laura Stam, a 2nd grade teacher in Wyoming shares a knowledge building resource she created called the Knowledge Exchange. This resource is meant to share resources with teachers so that they can build their own knowledge of topics that might be in their curriculum. Make sure to check them out. The resource can be found on her Substack (LauraStam1) or on X or Facebook.

https://lstam.substack.com/p/knowledge-building-for-teachers-series?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

X-@StamStam193

Show Notes:
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In this episode, we wrap-up our work in season 3 and make some summer recommendations for resources to check out. Please join us for season 4 as Cicero D99 dives into the science of learning and all that it has to offer.

Thank you for your continued support and for listening!

Show Notes:
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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 Webpage
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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:
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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 Webpage
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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:
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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 Webpage
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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 Webpage
SoR Resource Page
Season 2-episodes
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