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In this episode, we discuss the often-misunderstood world of multisensory or multimodal instruction and why it matters so much for students with dyslexia. We talk about those kids who seem to “have it” one day and then it’s gone the next, and why that’s not laziness, but a sign t ...  Show more

In this episode, we’ll dive into the world of twice-exceptional (2e) and 3e learners—students who are intellectually gifted who also have learning differences or disabilities. Our guest is Dr. Rosine Dougherty, author of Strategies for Twice Exceptional Children, who shares both ...  Show more

In this special recap episode, Stacy Hurst and Donell Pons share key takeaways from the 2025 International Dyslexia Association Conference. While Lindsay Kemeny wasn’t able to attend, she joins the conversation to reflect on the insights and themes that emerged — including the ...

 Pam Kastner discusses the connection between spelling and reading. She emphasizes that teaching spelling is teaching reading, as spelling is a higher linguistic skill that requires complete and accurate recall and memory for words. Spelling helps students understand the inter ...

This episode can be a classroom game-changer. For many of us, spelling means a weekly word list handed out on Monday and assessed on Friday. In this episode of Literacy Talks, our experts share ne ...

Episode 226

In this episode, Virginia discusses the importance of fluency in K-2 grades, emphasizing its role in reading comprehension. She shares strategies for teaching fluency, including within partner reading, read-alouds, and shared reading. Virginia highligh ...