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Building Your Scientifically-Based ELA Block with Jamey Peavler

Episode 243Jamey Peavler discusses the importance of recognizing the varied learning needs of students in all grades! She emphasizes the distinction between comprehension and word recognition skills, advocating for differentiated instruction to better support each student's uniqu ... Show More

49m 38s

Dec 5

Making Sentences Make Sense with Nancy Hennessy and Julia Salamone

Episode 241Nancy Hennessy and Julia Salamone discuss the often-overlooked topic of syntax and its critical role in reading comprehension. With Melissa & Lori, they discuss the architecture of sentences, the importance of understanding parts of speech, and the interconnectedness o ... Show More

56m 24s

Nov 21

Placing Text at the Center of the Primary Classroom with Meghan Hein

Episode 240Primary teacher Meghan Hein shares how she keeps the text front and center of learning. She discusses the shift from a skills-based focus to an approach where meaning-making drives instruction. The conversation highlights practical strategies for teach ... Show More

40 m

Sep 2025

272. Multilingual Learner Support: Practical Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers with Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez

In this episode of The Stellar Teacher Podcast, I dive into a critical topic for upper elementary classrooms: supporting multilingual learners (MLLs). With the help of experts Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez, we explore why the term “multilingual learner” ... Show More

27m 16s

Aug 2022

Spelling: It’s a Literacy Teaching Opportunity

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 <a href='https://readinghorizons.com/literacytalks'>Literacy Talks</a>, our experts share ne ... Show More

44m 50s

May 2022

120: We Are Not A Reading Teacher

How are SLPs different than reading teachers? This is a question I see a lot in my SLP Elevate membership. People want to know how we can differentiate ourselves from a standard reading t ... Show More

11m 58s

Feb 2024

3.10 Effective Vocabulary Strategies in Literacy Intervention

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 ... Show More

1h 2m

May 2025

Episode 156 - The Hidden Key to Engagement: Learning Rhythms You've Probably Never Considered

In today's episode, we're talking and taking a closer look at what I call five learner energy profiles. These aren't learning styles per se in the traditional sense. They are patterns that I've seen over and over again. Patterns that help explain why some students engage instantl ... Show More

20m 53s

Aug 2025

Teaching with Empathy and Respect: Part 1

🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this powerful two-part episode, we sit down with Swiss-Brazilian educator and bestselling author Maya Eigenmann to explore how empathy, calm, and respect can transform the way we teach. Maya shares ... Show More

41m 27s

Nov 5

Inside Literacy: What Mattered Most at IDA 2025

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 ... Show More

44m 33s

Apr 2025

#321 Can I Use AI Teachers? (Abigail Fulbrook)

Abigail Fulbrook (weareenglishteachers.com) joins me for a fascinating chat about a few different topics, including moving to Japan from the UK, what we miss about the UK, learning using AI teachers, other uses of AI, and much more!Abigail Fulbrook has been teaching English for o ... Show More

52m 4s

Feb 2023

2.11 How to Keep Your Eye on the Goal in Intervention

Learning to read proficiently is not an easy task for most students without explicit, systematic instruction. Current US reading scores indicate that 67% of all 4th graders are reading at basic or below basic levels. This fact is leading to many ... Show More

45m 30s

Mar 2023

What Do You Think of AI? (Podcast For English Learners)

AI is a hot topic as it has suddenly taken over the internet. Is it good, or is it bad? Practice your English listening while we discuss our opinions! --- Support the podcast and get FULL transcripts for every episode: https://www.patreon.com/thatmakessensei Get the downloadable ... Show More

19m 13s

How Learning Happens: Principles Every ...