Together in Literacy

Mar 03 2025 65 ep. 45 mins 33

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Join us as we connect the science behind reading to the social-emotional connections for our students.

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4.12 The Impact of Effective Intervention with Missy Purcell

Mar 03 2025 32 mins

In this episode, we’re sharing the first part of our interview with Missy Purcell. In this conversation, we look at what drives her dedication and discuss the impact of effective intervention and the power of community in shaping literacy success. Whether you're a teacher seeking better strategies, a parent looking for hope, or a student finding your way, this conversation will i

4.11 Orton-Gillingham Academy Founding Fellow, Helaine Schupack

Feb 17 2025 60 mins

To follow up on our interview with Tiffany Solomon in episode 10, we brought her back with another special guest, Helaine Schupack. Helaine has played an instrumental role in Tiffany’s life as she navigated her education with dyslexia. Helaine Schupack is one of the founding Fellows of the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA), which was founded in 1995 and now has over 3,800 members. H

4.10 The Ripple Effects of Dyslexia with Tiffany Solomon

Feb 03 2025 49 mins

In this episode, we’re joined by Tiffany Solomon to discuss the ripple effects of dyslexia, and how it impacts not just the classroom but also shapes lives, families, and the workplace. Tiffany Solomon is the Family and Student Engagement Coordinator for Decoding Dyslexia Rhode Island, an Associate member of the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA), and was honored to serve as a Litera

4.9 What Matters When Working with Older Dyslexic Students

Jan 20 2025 51 mins

Working with older students with dyslexia presents unique challenges due to their complex needs and gaps in foundational literacy skills. These students are often overlooked in broader conversations about the Science of Reading (SOR) and Social-emotional Learning (SEL), with most resources tailored to younger learners. In this episode, we’re providing diagnostic and prescriptive

4.8 The Art and Science of Prescriptive and Diagnostic Teaching

Jan 06 2025 48 mins

The diagnostic-prescriptive approach to teaching clinically focuses directly on the student. This includes knowledge about the strengths and needs of a student, and this information is gathered through assessments or diagnostic measures that let a teacher diagnose their student’s academic abilities. In turn, the teacher uses this information to prescribe an appropriate course of

4.7 The Power of Observation: What, When, and How

Dec 23 2024 54 mins

Observation is a powerful move in our roles as educators. It can help us make decisions in the moment and the future. In a time when assessments seem to take up much of our time, we must remember the power and impact student observation has on our teaching. It is truly an art and a science. But knowing what to observe and when can sometimes feel tricky. In this episode, we discuss

4.6 7 Not-So-Well-Known Myths About Dyslexia

Dec 09 2024 41 mins

Many social media posts and articles highlight well-known myths about dyslexia, and that information has been disseminated well. However, there are additional myths, when it comes to dyslexia, that deserve a more robust discussion. In this episode, we’re exploring seven lesser-known myths about dyslexia. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Neurobiology of Dyslex

4.5 The Foundational Principles of Orton-Gillingham (part 2)

Nov 25 2024 46 mins

This is part 2 of our series about the foundational principles of Orton-Gillingham. You can listen to part 1, here! In that episode, we discussed that Orton-Gillingham is Direct and Explicit, Individualized, Structured, Sequential, Cumulative and Flexible, and Emotionally Sound. In this episode, we will look at the remaining Orton-Gillingham principles and the structured literacy e

4.4 The Foundational Principles of Orton-Gillingham (part 1)

Nov 11 2024 46 mins

In today’s landscape of literacy instruction, we continue to hear about the importance of bridging the science of reading to practice. The Orton-Gillingham approach is grounded in research and what brings learning to life. So what are those foundational pieces that we all hold dear - that we know are critical to have within our work with dyslexic students? In this epi

4.3 Strengthening the Understanding of Dyslexia Through Media with Peggy Stern

Oct 28 2024 54 mins

In this episode, we’re joined by Peggy Stern for a conversation about a whole-child approach where each child no matter how he or she learns, is respected and heard, and the emotional and academic tools we can provide to develop strategies for success! Peggy Stern is an Academy Award-winning film Producer/Director with more than 30 years of experience. Her dyslexia led her