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The Road to Reading Podcast

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4 days ago

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Oberle explains the importance of cognitive load theory and shares what types of things you might think about when looking through the CLT lens as you are planning for students. Show Notes: Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom Blog: Executive Functions: Setting the Record Straight From Research to Reality: Bridging Educational Innovations (Edweb) Thrive Educator Summit Should Wait Times Change for Younger Students-webinar (InnerDrive) Learning in the Brain bl...

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In this episode, Dr. Sarah Oberle explains the importance of cognitive load theory and shares what types of things you might think about when looking through the CLT lens as you are planning for students. Show Notes: Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom Blog: Executive Functions: Setting the Record Straight From Research to Reality: Bridging Educational Innovations (Edweb) Thrive Educator Summit Should Wait Times Change for Younger Students-webinar (InnerDrive) Learning in the Brain bl...

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Episodes (20/31)

The Road to Reading Podcast

S4E4: Viewing Lessons through a Cognitive Science Lens with Court Shuller

In this episode, Court Shuller, a 7th-grade ELA teacher in South Jersey, shares their experience of planning lessons and units through a cognitive science lens. They’ll share how the 3 principles of Cognitive Load Theory, Prior Knowledge, and Effortful Thinking can be reflected in their classroom. Show Notes: Powerful Teaching-Pooja Agarwal &Patrice Bain TLAC Guide to the Science of Reading-Doug Lemov, Colleen Driggs, & Erica Woolway Learning How to Learn-Barbara Oakley Minding the Ga...

3 weeks ago

24 minutes

The Road to Reading Podcast

S4E3: The Importance of Learning Science with Dr. Jim Heal & Meg Lee

In this episode, we hear from Dr. Jim Heal and Meg Lee as they share why learning science is important to get into the hands of all teachers, what 3 major principles of learning science are, and what their vision for professional learning looks like as they work in Cicero, District 99. Dr. Jim Heal and Meg Lee are the founders of Learning Science Partners. An initiative dedicated to helping educators learn and practice using evidence-based strategies so that every student gains access t...

1 month ago

42 minutes

The Road to Reading Podcast

S4E2: Teachers Teaching Teachers About Learning Science w/ Kerry Cusick & Tara Livolsi

In this episode, two teachers, Kerry Cusick and Tara Livolsi, share how they developed a professional learning plan for their school and district around learning science. They describe where they got the idea, how they implemented the professional learning, and how they plan to build on this learning in the future. If you are interested in bringing learning science back to your district, this episode is for you. Teachers teaching teachers is an excellent way to continue our professional learn...

1 month ago

35 minutes

The Road to Reading Podcast

S4E1: The Importance of Knowing How Teaching & Learning Happens w/ Holly Korbey

In this episode, Holly Korbey shares her perspective on the landscape of education and how much educators and the public know about how learning happens. She shares some insights about what she has learned through speaking with successful educators, leaders, and schools. Show Notes: The Bell Ringer-Substack 4 Ways to do Explicit Instruction Right What Happens When a 48K Student District Commits to “the Science of Learning” The Insurgents: Teachers & the Science of Learning The Knowl...

2 months ago

32 minutes

The Road to Reading Podcast

Summer Special 3: Meet Project for Adolescent Literacy (PAL)

In this episode, the founding members of Project for Adolescent Literacy (PAL) will share what their organization is all about, what they have been up to, and where they hope their 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 PAL@seekcommonground.org https://www.neilramsden.co.uk/spelling/matrix/ Jessica Terradas's open source ...

2 months ago

37 minutes

The Road to Reading Podcast

Summer Special 2: Sean Morrisey's New Vocabulary Curriculum

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 @ smorrisey1975@gmail.com or his X handle is @smorrisey. Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3...

4 months ago

28 minutes

The Road to Reading Podcast

Summer Special: The Knowledge Exchange by Laura Stam: a summer resource

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...

5 months ago

13 minutes

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S3E21: Season 3 Wrap-Up & Summer Resources

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: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

5 months ago

4 minutes

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S3E20: Learning More About DLD and Dyslexia with Dr. Tiffany Peltier

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 SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

6 months ago

26 minutes

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S3E19: Elana Gordon & Sepideh Noekhah, 2 Cicero teachers, Share their Experiences Using EBLI

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: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource ...

6 months ago

33 minutes

The Road to Reading Podcast

S3E18: The Power of EBLI or S2P with Nora Chahbazi

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 ...

7 months ago

56 minutes

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S3E17: Policy & Advocacy with Illinois Advocate Louise Decavitz

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: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

7 months ago

41 minutes

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S3E16: Adolescent Literacy is Essential with Dr. Julie Brown

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 SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

8 months ago

44 minutes

The Road to Reading Podcast

S3E15: Implementing Cognitive Science Principles in our Classrooms with Laura Stam

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 Season 3-episodes

8 months ago

46 minutes

The Road to Reading Podcast

S3E14: Discussing Cognitive Science with Justin Skycak

In this episode, Justin Skycak, Chief Quant, Director of Analytics at MathAcademy.com will walk us through some principles of cognitive science and how they can help us think about planning our instruction and planning practice for our students. Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

8 months ago

1 hour 37 minutes

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S3E13: Discussing Rosenshine's Principles with Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva-Part 2

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva for a part 2 in which we discuss how Rosenshine’s Principles can influence our instructional planning and decisions. Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

8 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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S3E12: Learning How we Learn & What that Means for Instruction with Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva-Part 1

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva. Dr. Sachdeva will share her expertise around how learning happens, specifically focusing on cognitive load theory, a glimpse into Rosenshine’s principles, and much much more about cognitive science and why teachers should know this information. This is just part 1 and Dr. Sachdeva will be joining us to continue the conversation for a part 2 on turning these theories into instructional practices. Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Reso...

9 months ago

48 minutes

The Road to Reading Podcast

S3E11: Learning & Leading with Kim Lockhart

In this episode, Canadian educator Kim Lockhart will share some of the ways that she has made change in her own practice, but has also helped others to shift, learn, and grow their own knowledge. The road is not always easy, but it’s worth pursuing! Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

9 months ago

50 minutes

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S3E10: Angie Hanlin on Systemic Change & Strong Leadership-It's Possible!

In this episode, we are joined by Angie Hanlin. Join us for some inspiration as Angie shares how she made change in her classroom, at a school and district level, and as a superintendent. Change is not easy, but it’s possible! Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

10 months ago

44 minutes

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S3E9: The Impact of Vocabulary with Sean Morrisey

In this episode, we are joined by 5th grade teacher Sean Morrisey. Sean will share how he increases vocabulary use in his classroom and what he notices about the impact of vocabulary instruction on student comprehension. Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

10 months ago

44 minutes