Amy Elleman, PhD, joins the READ Podcast to discuss the evidence supporting reading comprehension development and implications for effective instruction. This episode builds upon previous READ conversations in conceptualizing comprehension as an integration of skills. In this episode, you will learn aboutthe components and processes of reading comprehension.research frameworks applicable for educators of students at any age.evidence-based practices to promote comprehension.interventions for students who experience comprehension breakdowns.Dr. Elleman offers feasible and applicable insights for further learning and classroom implementation for any educator.Do you want to learn more from this episode or past READ episodes? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #51 homepage for host Danielle Scorrano's top bookmarks and resources.Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  Until next time, READers!

Sonia Cabell, PhD, joins the READ Podcast for the 50th episode! In this conversation, Dr. Cabell and Danielle discuss the integrated and interdependent nature of reading, oral language, background knowledge, and writing. Dr. Cabell cites her research on content-rich instruction and offers numerous effective practices for classroom instruction. Educators, bring a pen and your plan book as Dr. Cabell offers insights and resources for immediate classroom application. Do you want to learn more from this episode or past READ episodes? Visit readpodcast.organd the Episode #50 homepage for host Danielle Scorrano's top bookmarks and resources.Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  Until next time, READers!

The Windward Institute and The Windward School are putting "Dyslexia in Focus" in recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month. This month on READ, you will hear from four past READ experts on insights specific to dyslexia and topics related to screening and identification, education and intervention, and advocacy. This "Dyslexia in Focus" READ bookmark features Dr. Devin Kearns from Episode 5. In this bookmark, you will learn more about:pervasive myths about dyslexiafacts about the signs and markers of dyslexiaexamples of effective evidence-based reading practices that are necessary for students with dyslexia and benefit all learnersYou can listen to the full conversation with Dr. Kearns,  on Episode 5, "Back to the Classroom with Devin Kearns, PhD."Stay up to date with the READ Podcast and "Dyslexia in Focus" during Dyslexia Awareness Month on YouTube, Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.Until next time, READers!

The Windward Institute and The Windward School are putting "Dyslexia in Focus" in recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month. This month on READ, you will hear from four past READ experts on insights specific to dyslexia and topics related to screening and identification, education and intervention, and advocacy. This "Dyslexia in Focus" READ bookmark features Dr. Hugh Catts from Episode 18. In this bookmark, you will learn more about:markers of dyslexiacurrent research examining the risks of reading disabilitiesimplications for screening and interventionYou can listen to the full conversation with Dr. Catts,  on Episode 18, "Early Identification and Intervention of Reading Disabilities."Stay up to date with the READ Podcast and "Dyslexia in Focus" during Dyslexia Awareness Month on YouTube, Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.Until next time, READers!

The Windward Institute and The Windward School are putting "Dyslexia in Focus" in recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month. This month on READ, you will hear from four past READ experts on insights specific to dyslexia and topics related to screening and identification, education and intervention, and advocacy. This "Dyslexia in Focus" READ bookmark features Dr. Carolyn Strom from Episode34. In this bookmark, you will learn about:the brain's neuroplasticitythe reading process in the brainYou can listen to the full conversation with Dr. Strom,  on Episode 34, "What Every Educator and Family Should Know about the Reading Brain."Stay up to date with the READ Podcast and "Dyslexia in Focus" during Dyslexia Awareness Month on YouTube, Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.Until next time, READers!

The Windward Institute and The Windward School are putting "Dyslexia in Focus" in recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month. This month on READ, you will hear from four past READ experts on insights specific to dyslexia and topics related to screening and identification, education and intervention, and advocacy. This "Dyslexia in Focus" READ bookmark features Dr. Maryanne Wolf from Episode 21. In this bookmark, you will learn about:the story and the science of the reading brain. the effectiveness of evidence-based reading instruction.the intersection between literacy, education, and social justice. You can listen to the full conversation with Dr. Wolf on Episode 21, "The Beauty and Science of the Reading Brain. Stay up to date with the READ Podcast and "Dyslexia in Focus" during Dyslexia Awareness Month on YouTube, Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.Until next time, READers!

In this LEAD on READ episode, co-hosts Danielle Scorrano and Jamie Williamson interview Cheryl Cook, the executive director of The Association of LD Schools (ALDS). ALDS is a formal community for schools that educate students with learning differences like dyslexia. This episode invites READers to learn aboutthe benefits of networking in education for building relationships, sharing resources, and inspiring each other.how collaboration fosters communities of advocacy in LD schools. Simply put, “we are stronger together.”why alignment of personal and organizational values matters in educational workplacesThis episode is timely for expanding information, inspiration, and impact for professionals across educational organizations to actualize their purpose, build leadership skills, and collaborate with others to better serve our students.Do you want to learn more about Cheryl Cook or this episode of LEAD on READ? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #49 homepage for host Danielle Scorrano's top bookmarks and resources.Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  Until next time, READers!

The 2023 National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) report on elementary reading instruction demonstrates how little teacher preparation programs spend on building teacher skills to support English Language Learners.Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, EdD, joins READ to shares her expertise in integrating structured literacy with cultural and linguistic diversity to support English Language Learners. READ listeners will learn about thestructure of the reading brain across languages.importance of vocabulary and background knowledge in order to build schema and connections.the reading-writing connection from oral to print language.This episode addresses the importance of multi-component and inclusive instruction to target the needs of English learners and benefit all readers. Do you want to learn more from this episode or past READ episodes? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #48 homepage for host Danielle Scorrano's top bookmarks and resources.Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  Until next time, READers!

Yaacov Petscher, PhD, joins the READ Podcast to discuss whole child approaches to reading and child development, seeking to explore, “what works for whom under what conditions?” Dr. Petscher explains the role of research in testing ecological models and specific factors that may inform why children vary in their reading and language development. He specifically refers to his current work in understanding trauma and reading development, citing his Reach Every Reader study with Dr. Hugh Catts. Dr. Petscher and Danielle engage in a discussion on the benefits of translational science, offering insights for educators and families to apply in school and community contexts.Do you want to learn more from this episode or past READ episodes? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #47 homepage for host Danielle Scorrano's top bookmarks and resources.Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  Until next time, READers!

In this special episode of LEAD on READ, Katie Pace Miles, PhD, discusses her leadership work at CUNY Reading Corps, which pairs high dose tutoring for students in NYC with training for pre-service graduate and undergraduate teachers in structured literacy programs.  High dose tutoring has received a lot of attention in current research and popular press to target the needs of struggling readers. Dr. Miles explains this model of direct service and offers insights for program implementation, scalability, and sustainability. Listeners will gain information and inspiration for reconceptualizing service and partnership models for students and educators, especially in higher education. This LEAD on READ episode is a guidebook for leadership and entrepreneurship toward disrupting the educational status quo for better reading outcomes and support for students. LEAD on READ is a special four-part series on the READ Podcast focused on leadership in education. Do you want to learn more from this episode of LEAD on READ? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #46 homepage for host Danielle Scorrano's top bookmarks and resources.Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  Until next time, READers!

Susan Neuman, EdD, joins the READ Podcast for a discussion on integrating rich content, background knowledge, and language into literacy instruction. She breaks down code-based and meaning-based reading skills and explains the importance of background knowledge, language, and vocabulary within a comprehensive lens of reading instruction. She discusses her work and passion for building literacy in communities through what she calls a “360 surround” approach to ensuring students have access to high-quality and diverse print outside of school. Dr. Neuman offers practical implications for educators and community members to educate and empower young readers in their classrooms and communities.Do you want to learn more from this episode or LEAD on READ? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #45 homepage for host Danielle Scorrano's top bookmarks and resources.Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  Until next time, READers!

Shayne Piasta, PhD, joins the READ Podcast to share her expertise on the evidence in early literacy education including alphabet instruction and oral language. She cites integrated approaches to the Science of Reading and supporting evidence-based practices that inform both educators and families. Dr. Piasta then discusses the knowledge educators need to effectively deliver reading instruction, with a focus on oral language. Educators will learn more about the research process and how researchers determine the strength of evidence supporting instructional practices to inform their instruction and build agency in their classrooms.Do you want to learn more from this episode or LEAD on READ? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #44 homepage for host Danielle Scorrano's top bookmarks and resources.Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  Until next time, READers!

Lakeisha Johnson, PhD, returns to the READ Podcast for the second episode of LEAD on READ. Dr. Johnson, Director at The Village at FCRR, associate professor at Florida State University (FSU), and creator of Maya’s Book Nook, shares her leadership story from her childhood through her professional career. Dr. Johnson tells more about her partnership with Dr. Nicole Patton Terry in creating The Village to support and empower communities and schools. She cites stories and examples of how she has cultivated trust, shared ownership, and impact amongst stakeholders and partners. READers will gain actionable insights onshowing up as an authentic leader, empowering teams,engaging in moments of reset and restoration, and cultivating collective impact in the communities we serve.Do you want to learn more from this episode or LEAD on READ? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #43 homepage for host Danielle Scorrano's top bookmarks and resources.To connect with Dr. Lakeisha Johnson on Twitter, you can follow her (@DrJ_SLP or @mayasbooknook)  or learn more about her work at FCRR or Maya's Book Nook.Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  Until next time, READers!

The READ Podcast invites Margaret McKeown, PhD, for a deep dive on vocabulary development and instruction. Dr. McKeown is a celebrated researcher, professor, teacher educator, and co-author of numerous books on vocabulary such as Bringing Words to Life. In this episode, Dr. McKeown discusses robust, integrated, and comprehensive approaches to engaging children with vocabulary. She explains the role of vocabulary in reading comprehension, dispels myths about vocabulary instruction, and discusses the integration of engaging students in explicit vocabulary instruction with broadening and deepening student exposure to new words and background knowledge in classroom environments. This episode sparks inspiration and intentionality for “bringing words to life” within a content and language-rich classroom environment.Do you want to learn more from this episode? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #42 homepage for host Danielle Scorrano's top bookmarks and resources. To connect with Dr. McKeown on Twitter, you can follow her at @margaretmckeow2. Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.

What does it truly mean to invest in the livelihood of all children? Lakeisha Johnson, PhD, joins the READ Podcast for a timely and important discussion on an integrated, systems approach to supporting all students in school communities, with a focus on vulnerable and marginalized populations.  Applying an ecological systems framework to reading, Dr. Johnson explains the “both, and” of applying the Science of Reading in classrooms while ensuring that educators understand and invest in community-wide supports and programs to address other factors that could influence reading outcomes. This integrated approach both broadens and deepens the collective impact on the livelihood of children and families. Dr. Johnson cites her research on executive functioning and language, particularly exploring dialectical variation and reflects upon her work as Director of The Village and creator of Maya’s Book Nook. Do you want to learn more from this episode? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #41 homepage for host Danielle Scorrano's top bookmarks and resources. To connect with Dr. Lakeisha Johnson on Twitter, you can follow her (@DrJ_SLP or @mayasbooknook)  or learn more about her work at FCRR or Maya's Book Nook.Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  Until next time, READers!

Kristen Wynn joins LEAD on READ, a special, four-part series on the Research Education Advocacy Podcast with co-hosts, Danielle Scorrano, host of the READ Podcast, and Jamie Williamson, Head of School at The Windward School and Executive Director of The Windward Institute. LEAD on READ explores the central question: What does it mean to be a leader in education right now?Kristen Wynn, the State Literacy Director for the Mississippi Department of Education, explains what it means to be an effective literacy leader.In this episode, Ms. Wynn sharesthe behaviors of an effective literacy leader.her leadership story and the key practices she cultivated to grow as a leader.the ways her team addressed the needs of the community to enact changes. toward better reading outcomes.the non-negotiables of leadership. Kristen, Jamie, and Danielle reflect on key lessons and guideposts for leaders to address challenges and monitor successes in their own communities. Do you want to learn more about the LEAD on READ series on the READ Podcast? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #40 homepage for host Danielle Scorrano's top bookmarks and resources. Subscribe to READ Podcast to access quarterly episodes of LEAD on READ featuring leaders across the field of education.Do you have ideas for future leaders to highlight on the LEAD on READ series? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  Until next time, READers!

The READ Podcast introduces listeners to a special, four-part series, LEAD on READ, co-hosted by READ host Danielle Scorrano and The Windward School’s Head of School and Executive Director of The Windward Institute, Jamie Williamson. LEAD on READ explores the central question: What does it mean to be a leader in education right now? In this introduction episode, Jamie and Danielle outline the “why” behind this series and discuss key questions on every leader’s mind. A new episode will be released quarterly in 2023. Tune in with Jamie and Danielle as they interview leaders navigating change and sparking innovation in education.Do you want to learn more about the LEAD on READ series on the READ Podcast? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #39 homepage for host Danielle Scorrano's top bookmarks and resources. Subscribe to READ Podcast to access quarterly episodes of LEAD on READ featuring leaders across the field of education.Do you have ideas for future leaders to highlight on the LEAD on READ series? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  Until next time, READers!

Tiffany Hogan, PhD, CCC-SLP returns to the READ Podcast for a timely and important discussion on addressing reading and language development for all children. She explains how school disruptions during the pandemic impacted literacy and language development – highlighting the disparate consequences on children in vulnerable populations. Dr. Hogan, a researcher and advocate for people with developmental language disorder (DLD), explains how we all can support children with DLD through a systems lens. Dr. Hogan expresses the urgency to address the needs of the countless children struggling with language and reading, demonstrating that we can all take actionable steps today to drive this change. Do you want to learn more from this episode? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #38 homepage for host Danielle Scorrano's top bookmarks and resources. To connect with Dr. Hogan on Twitter, you can follow her (@tiffanyphogan)  or learn more about her work at MGH Institute.Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  Until next time, READers!

Katie Pace Miles, PhD, joins the READ Podcast to discuss the foundations of word level reading instruction. Dr. Miles explains orthographic mapping, a fundamental strategy for literacy development, in which readers map out letter patterns, sounds, spelling, and meaning to learn words. She discusses the essential building blocks for orthographic mapping, demonstrating to READers that children do not learn to read by memorizing whole words. Dr. Miles discusses her current work of training pre-service teachers to deliver high-quality interventions to struggling readers in New York City. This episode is timely for Dyslexia Awareness Month as Dr. Miles discusses essential instructional practices to support students with dyslexia that are effective for all emerging readers.Do you want to learn more from this episode? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #37 homepage for host Danielle Scorrano's top bookmarks and resources. To connect with Dr. Miles on Twitter, you can follow her (@KPMilesPhD)  or learn more about her work at: katiepacemilesphd.com. Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  Until next time, READers!

Dr. Dave Anderson, leading expert in child and adolescent mental health and Vice President of School and Community Programs at Child Mind Institute, joins the READ Podcast for a timely and vital conversation about wellness and mental health in the wake of the pandemic. Dr. Anderson addresses the current mental health crisis and discusses its disparate impacts that could last for decades. He provides both solace and actionable strategies for children and adults to build habits of wellness and offers expert guidance on how families and schools support children and communities during these challenging times. Host Danielle Scorrano calls this conversation “therapy by podcast,” as Dr. Anderson’s insights benefit children, adolescents, and adults in life’s work toward overall wellness and self-care.  Do you want to learn more from this episode? Visit readpodcast.org and the Episode #36 homepage for host Danielle Scorrano's top bookmarks and resources. To connect with Dr. Anderson on Twitter, you can follow him (@DrDaveChildMind) and The Child Mind Institute (@childmindinst)  or learn more about his work at Child Mind at: childmind.org.Do you have questions for future topics and speakers? E-mail us at info@readpodcast.org.The Windward Institute invites you to share your top bookmarks from this episode by connecting with us on Twitter @TheWindwardInst, Instagram @thewindwardinstitute, or Facebook.  Until next time, READers!