3.13 Setting Your Learning Spaces Up for Success with Dr. Cathleen Killeen-Pittman
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by Emily Gibbons & Casey Harrison
2d ago
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Cathleen Killeen-Pittman for a conversation about setting up our learning spaces for success! Dr. Cathleen Killeen-Pittman, founder of Our Learning Studio, is an academic support specialist and literacy coach. She works with parents, teachers, tutors, and students in her private practice based in North Carolina.  Cathleen’s career as an educator spans over 30 years. She began her teaching career in a 5th-grade classroom before going on to serve as a teacher or administrator in public school, community college, and university settings. She spent over 15 ..read more
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3.12 Harnessing the Power of Assistive Technology with Katie Larew
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by Emily Gibbons & Casey Harrison
3w ago
In this exciting episode, we’re joined by Katie Larew for a conversation about using assistive technology to empower students with dyslexia! Katie began her journey in the field of education in 2007 as a classroom Special Education Teacher in New Jersey. In 2014, she moved to San Diego, California, and worked as an Assistive Technology Specialist for a K-12 School District for eight years.  As a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional, Katie has worked with students from elementary school to college. She holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education as well as additional certific ..read more
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3.11 Exploring Intervention in a Virtual Setting with Michelle Breitenbach
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by Emily Gibbons & Casey Harrison
1M ago
In this special episode, we’re joined by Michelle Breitenbach, founder of Read to Rewire, for a conversation about tutoring online. Michelle Breitenbach is an enthusiastic and dynamic tutor and coach. Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, she is a certified dyslexia practitioner. After 7 years as a special educator, she founded Read to Rewire in Miami, Florida. Michelle provides online support as a private educator and offers coaching to teachers worldwide. Her passion lies in teaching others how to replicate the in-person experience online to “reach and teach” kids with/ dyslexia globally —espe ..read more
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3.10 Effective Vocabulary Strategies in Literacy Intervention
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by Emily Gibbons & Casey Harrison
1M ago
Imagine being a learner who is new to English. Someone says to you, "Can you lend me a hand?” Imagine what that learner is processing. First, it’s a question. Second, think about the word lend. Do I know what that means? Third, lend a hand. Does that mean they literally want one of my hands?  In just one sentence, we’ve highlighted the essentials of language acquisition.  A well-developed vocabulary is not only important in our conversations but also in the academic setting. For our challenged learners with dyslexia, their listening and speaking vocabulary might be very good, but whe ..read more
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3.9 The Purpose & Goals of Decodable Text
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by Emily Gibbons & Casey Harrison
2M ago
In previous episodes, we’ve discussed how decodable texts can support social-emotional learning for our students and how they have a specific purpose within our lessons. Yet, we continue to hear questions and conversations surrounding the use of decodable text for early readers. Join us for a discussion of the purpose of decodable texts, the stages of use, and how we use them to move towards a transfer of knowledge in reading and spelling.  Listen in as we dig into the purpose and goals of decodable text. 200K Giveaway: The Together in Literacy Podcast has hit over 200,000 downloads! We a ..read more
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3.8 Alternatives to Double-Dosing in Dyslexia Intervention
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by Emily Gibbons & Casey Harrison
2M ago
There’s quite a conversation happening around double dosing of curriculums or lessons as instruction for our struggling students. And we wanted to speak about what works and doesn’t for our children through the lens of appropriate interventions.  In this episode, we will: Share some reasons why we need to be cautious about how we provide interventions  Discuss what a double dose of curriculum is  Look at why this may not be the best option for our students Share tips for how to best serve students with dyslexia Resources mentioned in this episode: 1.9: Working Memory with Dr ..read more
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3.7 The Importance of Scaffolding in Decoding
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by Emily Gibbons & Casey Harrison
3M ago
Have you ever had a student who struggles with blending words or over-emphasizes the strategy of letter-by-letter decoding? Or a student who segments, or pulls apart, individual sounds in words but cannot blend them to read the word? What can you do to move a student forward?  In this episode, we discuss the importance of using diagnostic and prescriptive teaching measures when applying the appropriate scaffolds. Tune in as we define what scaffolds are in literacy instruction, explain what diagnostic and prescriptive teaching measures look like, and share specific strategies for scaffolds ..read more
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3.6 Supporting Families Through Advocacy with Jennifer Bernheim
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by Emily Gibbons & Casey Harrison
4M ago
In this special episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Bernheim, founder of Right To Read Advocacy for a conversation about advocacy and the family vision for student success. As the mom of a dyslexic learner, Jennifer knows how challenging it can be to navigate the special education process in a public school district, and she helps parents demystify this overwhelming process and empower them to support their child's needs. Her recent education includes the Orton-Gillingham Academy Subscriber Course and WrightsLaw Special Ed Law & Advocacy Training. She has completed the esteemed Council of Pa ..read more
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3.5 Using Your Gifts in Your Own Way to Make an Impact in this World with Erika Lopez
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by Emily Gibbons & Casey Harrison
4M ago
In this special episode, we’re joined by Erika Lopez for a conversation about using our gifts in our own way to make an impact in this world! Erika was raised in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C. by her mother, an immigrant from Guatemala. She attended college at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. She started her career in finance in Washington D.C. but realized the thing she liked discussing most with her clients was their philanthropic vision and plan. So she left finance to work in the non-profit industry for the next twelve years.  Erika moved to North Carolina eigh ..read more
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3.4 Supporting Classroom Teachers & Parents of Students with Learning Challenges with Heather O’Donnell
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by Emily Gibbons & Casey Harrison
5M ago
In this special episode, we’re joined by Heather O’Donnell for a conversation about shifting from the classroom to private practice and how we can support parents and classroom teachers.   Heather O’Donnell MS.Ed and Ed.M began her career as a classroom teacher. Working in both special and general education classroom settings, she left the classroom in 2018 to open New Paltz Multisensory, an online and in-person tutoring practice in New Paltz, NY. After identifying a need for private multisensory reading instruction in her community, the practice has grown to include a team of 13 tut ..read more
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