
This is the SMARTER Literacy Podcast from Ascend SMARTER Intervention. Join us as we simplify the Science of Reading 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. Whether... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 32 | Founded | a year ago |
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In this episode, we explore why teaching spelling patterns and grammar rules alone does not always translate into stronger student writing. We discuss how simple sentence routines can help students move from memorizing rules to actually thinking thro... more
In this episode, we tackle one of the most common challenges in literacy instruction: teaching reading comprehension effectively.
We explore why isolated, skill-by-skill approaches (like spending a week on the main idea before moving on to inference... more
In this episode, we take a closer look at how structured literacy principles can be applied flexibly to meet real classroom needs. We discuss what it means to thoughtfully bridge gaps for students who are close to grade-level expectations and how int... more
Many students fall into the “messy middle” of literacy, needing more support than core instruction but not a full intensive intervention. In this episode, we walk through what a bridge intervention actually looks like, breaking down how structured li... more
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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!
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!
I cannot wait to hear more from this incredible team - they have so many helpful tips to implement with students!!
This team always has wonderful content! I’m excited to hear all the helpful information in this podcast!
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