Science Based Foundational Reading
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Spotlight on Dyslexia: Education, Advocacy, and Support
Informing and Transforming with Kindness, Patience, and Consideration
Who Needs to Know What? Teachers and Students—Different Needs!
Literacy Legislation: Challenges, Changes, and Choices
New Perspectives on the Orton-Gillingham Approach
All the Buzz from Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning 2024
A Big Conversation about Small Group Instruction
Valuable Words About Vocabulary, with Special Guest Dr. Elfrieda Hiebert
Cleveland County Research Study
Discover the Science of Reading: Boost Older Students’ Literacy Skills
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Building Parent-Teacher Relationships to Boost Student Reading Ability
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ELL Instructional Strategies: Improving Vocabulary Improves Reading Fluency
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Components of an Effective ESL Reading Curriculum—Insights from Former TESOL President
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Building a Supportive Partnership through Blended Professional Learning
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5 Transfer Tips from Science of Reading Educators
The Write Stuff: Handwriting Instruction and Why It Matters for Literacy
ICYMI: The Reading League Conference 2023
Can We End “the Reading Wars?” Part Four—Comprehension Takes Center Stage
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My Why | Bridging Passions: The Perfect Blend of Literacy and Technology | Kristi Knight
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Revolutionizing K–3 Literacy
Can We End “the Reading Wars?” Part Three—What is Skilled Word Reading?
Can We End “the Reading Wars?” Part Two—Cracking the Alphabetic Code
Can We End “the Reading Wars?” Part One of a Four-Part Article Study
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10 Must-Haves for Your Science of Reading Classroom
A Mighty Moving Episode With Lindsay Kemeny
The Story Gets Better With Special Guest Emily Hanford
We’ll Level With You: Unpacking the Reading Level Research
On Levels: A Candid Conversation with Guest Dr. Matt Burns
The Facts Matter: Data and Insights to Guide Your Back-to-School Approaches
Welcome Back…to School!
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The Five Must-Know Phonetic Skills
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Why and How to Use Nonsense Words When Teaching Reading
Lights, Camera, Literacy! Must-Watch Films about the Need to Read
When Students Need More: Techniques and Triumphs
Set for Variability: Making Irregular Words a Regular Success
Plain Talk 2023: Growing Literacy Momentum
Helping Hands: Bringing Families and Caregivers into Literacy Learning
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Empowering Striving Readers for Academic Success
Space and Grace: The Drive for Improvement
Reading: The Numbers Help Tell the Story
More Than a Few Words About Vocabulary
Encouraging a Love of Reading
IDA 2022 Conference Recap
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Dr. Anita Archer’s Five Favorite “Archerisms”
Being Intentional about the “Why!”
Brave Voices for Literacy
Are We Overcorrecting? Making a Case for Clearing the Confusion
Field Trip: Literacy Talks at The Reading League Conference
Writing: Words of Wisdom about Developing Students’ Early Writing Skills
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10 Must-Haves for Your Science of Reading Classroom
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14 Activities That Increase Student Engagement During Reading Instruction
Sharing the Knowledge: A Recap from the Society for the Scientific Study of Reading Conference (SSSR)
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How a Classroom Sound Wall Boosts Early Literacy
Dyslexia: What Every Teacher Needs to Know
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8 Classroom Accommodations for Dyslexia (That Benefit ALL Students)
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Enhancing Foundational Reading Skills Through Small Group Centers
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Impacting Reading Proficiency
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Teaching High Frequency Words: The Science of Reading’s Breakthrough Instructional Practice
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Addressing Unconscious Bias with Active Listening
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Aligning IEP Goals with the Science of Reading
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The Science of Reading: How to Eliminate Grade Retention
Words of Wisdom: A Special Literacy Talks Episode with Dr. Anita Archer
Game-Changer: A Book Talk about Speech to Print: Language Essentials for Teachers
Professional Learning: What Reading Teachers Need Most…Now.
Spelling: It’s a Literacy Teaching Opportunity
Teaching: Where Science and Art Connect
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21 Helpful Books About Dyslexia for Parents and Educators
Educator Knowledge: The Essential Element of Literacy Success
Phonics Lessons: The Important Elements Every Teacher Can Include
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What Is the Best Way to Teach ESL Students? Submersion vs. Immersion
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6 Elements of Effective Differentiated Reading Instruction
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Seven Ways to Increase Student Engagement in the Classroom
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4 Tricks for Helping Students Correct b/d Letter Reversals
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The Four Keys to Motivating Struggling Readers
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How Should Sight Words Be Taught? With Phonics or Memorization?
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Reading Research: The Educational Benefits of Fiction-Based Texts
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The Real Reason Striving Readers Get Tired of Trying
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Approaches for Teaching ESL Students: Prediction vs. Decoding
Hear Here! The Sound Wall and Its Connections to Speech-to-Print Instruction
Bridging Research to Practice: The Need to Focus on the “How” for Classroom Teachers
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How to Make ESL Reading Instruction Effective
MTSS in the Spotlight
Reading about Reading: The Books that Make A Professional Difference
Plain Talk: Sharing Our Plain Talk Conference Takeaways
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What is the Difference Between RTI and MTSS?
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17 Rules for Making Your Reading Curriculum More Helpful for Struggling Readers
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Using Universal Screening for Dyslexia to Improve Reading Performance District-Wide
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6 Ways to Motivate Reluctant Readers to Read
A Movement Building Momentum: Supporting Our Colleagues in the Science of Reading
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10 Tips for Aligning Your Curriculum to the Common Core State Standards
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5 Ways to Help Students with Dyslexia Improve Their Spelling
Legislating Literacy: Legislation Can Support Improved Literacy Achievement
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10 Powerful Quotes About Reading, Literacy, & Good Books
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What’s the Difference Between ESL, EFL, ESOL, ELL, and ESP?
A Little Bit of Myth Busting: The Pet Peeves of Reading Experts
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What Causes Dyslexia? An Overview of 5 Theories
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The Ideal Response to Intervention (RTI) Implementation—Tips From the Experts
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Choosing the Right Reading Curriculum for Students in Special Education
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Using Word Sorts to Help Students Recognize Word Patterns
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Five Ways to Create an Optimal Learning Environment for Students
Decodable Text: Training Wheels for Reading
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21 Tips from Teachers on Using Reading Horizons
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4 Key Differences in Teaching ESL to Adults vs. Children
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Supporting ESL Students: 10 Tips For Mainstream Teachers
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From Good to Great: 9 Ways to Boost District-Wide Literacy Performance
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Modifying Reading Instruction to the Needs of Various Special Education Students
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Pacing Your Reading Curriculum to Student Mastery Instead of a Calendar | Q&A
Rethinking How We Teach Sight and High Frequency Words
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Boosting Student Engagement by Creating a Culturally Competent School or Classroom
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Inside Dyslexia: What You Need to Know About 20% of Your Students
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Building Motivation in Students Who Have Dyslexia or Other Reading Difficulties
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8 Ways to Celebrate “Get Caught Reading Month” in Your Classroom/School
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Shifting from a Teacher-Centered Classroom to a Student-Centered Classroom
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Improve Student Performance with Parent-Teacher Engagement
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Teaching Students to Transfer Decoding Skills to Writing
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14 Tips for Fine-Tuning Your Virtual Reading Instruction
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Nurturing the Social and Emotional Needs of Students with Dyslexia
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How to Identify Dyslexia in the Classroom
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The Importance of Reading Aloud to Students of All Grades and Levels
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10 Qualities of Effective Teachers that Help Students Improve Their Reading Skills
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3 Ways Poor Reading Skills Impact 68% of 4th Graders
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Six Characteristics of Effective Reading Teachers
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5 Fun Classroom Reading Activities for Engaging English Language Learners
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Avoid This Common Mistake When Selecting a Core Reading Program
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One 2-Minute Task That Can Drastically Boost a Striving Reader’s Success
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Dramatically Improve Spelling & Vocabulary Test Performance With A Simple Process
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How Should You Teach Exceptions to Phonics Rules?
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5 Elements of Effective Reading Instruction
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10 Book Memes for “Get Caught Reading Month”
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14 Activities That Increase Student Engagement During Reading Instruction
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7 Ways to Support Students with Dyslexia at Your School or District
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How to Make ESL Reading Instruction Effective
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Tips for Supporting Children with Dyslexia
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When & Why It Is Effective to Let Your Students Struggle With Difficult Words
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The Importance of Review in Explicit Phonics Instruction
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The Crucial Components of Effective Multisensory Reading Instruction
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The Importance of Correctional Education – 17 Facts About Inmate Literacy [INFOGRAPHIC]
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4 Tricks for Helping Students Correct b/d Letter Reversals
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