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This is the SMARTER Literacy Podcast from Ascend SMARTER Intervention. Join us as we simplify evidence-based instruction and bring you the tools and strategies to help students of all ages succeed in reading and writing. In each episode, we’ll dive into proven, research-based strategies and break down complex concepts, share actionable tips, and explore the power of literacy for every learner. Whe... more

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In this bonus episode, we sit down with Mikayla Storey-Link, a familiar face to the SMARTER community, to hear about her journey from psychology grad with almost no literacy background to nearly a decade of structured literacy instruction; and now, f... more

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In today's literacy chat, we're flipping the script.

You've spent the last several episodes hearing Lindsey interview educators from across the world, and now it's her turn to be in the hot seat. In this literacy chat, Corey sits down with Lindsey t... more

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What does it actually look like to lead a district through one of the biggest instructional shifts in recent education history without losing your teachers in the process?

In this literacy chat, we sit down with Sarah, Assistant Superintendent for C... more

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Heather Diebel knew she wanted to be a teacher at six years old. What she didn't know was how long it would take to find an approach to literacy instruction that actually felt right, or that the path would lead her away from the classroom entirely.

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Lindsey Buck
Reading specialist turned private practice owner
Next Chapter Literacy Solutions
Episode: SMARTER Literacy Chat with Lindsey Buck
Sarah Hornung
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Innovation and Pupil Services, Orchard Park Central School District
Orchard Park Central School District
Episode: SMARTER Literacy Chat with Sarah Hornung
Heather Diebel
Literacy specialist, founder of Next Level Literacy
Next Level Literacy
Episode: SMARTER Literacy Chat with Heather Diebel
Rosemary Del Prado
Licensed educator and literacy interventionist
Unlock the Potential / Delivering SMARTER Intervention
Episode: SMARTER Literacy Chat with Rosemary Del Prado
Vicki Brackett
Speech-language pathologist with decades of experience in schools, clinics, and private practice
Private practice in Virginia
Episode: SMARTER Literacy Chat with Vicki Brackett
Natalie Pryor
Co-founder, Hidden Key Literacy Specialists on the Sunshine Coast
Hidden Key Literacy Specialists
Episode: SMARTER Literacy Chat: Natalie Pryor

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Finally secondary!!

    I loved this podcast anyway and todays episode for secondary teachers was great!!! I signed up for your webinar!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LindaMRG
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Pod!

    I love a good research based literacy podcast, and this one fits the bill! I use their intervention freebies and visuals in my role as a special education teacher daily!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T@H2O
    United States2 years ago
  • Thanks!

    Thanks to the both of you for supporting educators in such a wonderful way with proven and researched based data. I look forward to more podcasts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jkddata
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this team!

    I cannot wait to hear more from this incredible team - they have so many helpful tips to implement with students!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReachingTeacher920
    United States2 years ago
  • Excited!

    This team always has wonderful content! I’m excited to hear all the helpful information in this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Krikor819
    United States2 years ago

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Educators praise the research-based approach and practical tips they can apply immediately.
Listeners value the guest expertise and the team's coaching orientation for both classrooms and private practice.
Guests and hosts are commended for actionable guidance and supportive, evidence-backed content.
The show is consistently helpful for implementing literacy routines and scalable interventions.

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SMARTER Literacy Chat with Heather Diebel
Q: So to kick things off, why don't you tell us a little bit about you, your work, your setting?
Heather describes her background as a literacy specialist and owner of Next Level Literacy, her journey from classroom teaching with limited curriculum to building a private practice, and her shift toward a more evidence-based, science-backed approach.
SMARTER Literacy Chat with Rosemary Del Prado
Q: What is Rosemary's advice for others in the literacy space?
Be committed to what works, sticking with evidence-based approaches like those underlying Delivering SMARTER Intervention to ensure the best outcomes for students.
SMARTER Literacy Chat with Rosemary Del Prado
Q: What were the initial challenges Rosemary faced when moving instruction online?
Rosemary explains that the main hurdles were delivering a program grounded in the Science of Reading while maintaining flexibility to switch between online and in-person formats as needed, and integrating assessments and structured literacy across both modalities.
SMARTER Literacy Chat: Natalie Pryor
Q: What does a typical day look like in your private practice, and how does that differ from teaching in a school?
She describes flexible hours, back-to-back sessions, and a focus on tailoring instruction to individual students, with less administrative burden and a stronger emphasis on direct student outcomes.
SMARTER Literacy Chat: Natalie Pryor
Q: Can you walk us through your path from law to literacy and what motivated the shift?
She shares that after becoming a parent, she pursued education, discovered a passion for English and literacy, and saw a significant gap between students' needs and classroom support, which drew her toward one-on-one intervention.

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The show centers on evidence-based literacy instruction, with frequent focus on structured literacy, the science of reading, and practical implementation in both classroom and private-practice settings. Episodes profile how districts scale effective literacy programs, how to build flexible, data-informed interventions, and how families and teachers collaborate to support reading and writing development. Notable is a strong emphasis on real-world application, scalable models, and the creator's ecosystem of intervention resources that blend school and private-practice approaches. The format often features practitioner guests and hosts who share career journeys, program designs, and step-by-step strategies listeners can adopt to improve litera... more

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