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IRRC Resources to Support Teachers Using FastBridge

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Lindsay Shultz, MEd
The IRRC’s new eLearning module and instructional recommendations tool can support teachers as they make instructional decisions based on universal screening data.
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Getting Ready for a New School Year With Assistive Technology

Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Grace Cacini
Follow this four-step guide to successfully implement assistive technology into your children's toolbox.
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Introducing Our Caregivers Resource Hub

Thursday, August 17, 2023
Sydney Smithgall
The IRRC's Caregivers Resource Hub contains eLearning modules and resources families can use to support their children's literacy development.
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Coming Together to Support Children’s Literacy with Kareem Weaver

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Meg Mechelke
Educator and activist Kareem Weaver talks about the science of reading movement, the importance of collective action, and more.
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Reporting on Reading With Emily Hanford

Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Meg Mechelke
The journalist discusses her background as an education correspondent, her hopes for the science of reading movement, and more.
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Explicit Vocabulary Instruction Using the POSSUM Approach

Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Meg Mechelke
Teach students to use phonology, orthography, syntax, semantics, understanding, and morphology in the process of learning new vocabulary words.
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The Neuroscience of Reading With Dr. G. Reid Lyon

Thursday, May 25, 2023
Meg Mechelke
Esteemed reading researcher Dr. G. Reid Lyon discusses key discoveries in reading research and how these discoveries can inform teaching today.
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Leveraging Your Local Library’s Literacy Resources

Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Meg Mechelke
Make the most of your public library’s free resources to help support literacy learning in children and teens.
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The Importance of Evidence-Based Instruction With Dr. Timothy Shanahan

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Meg Mechelke
Literacy expert talks evidence-based instruction, the science of reading movement, and advice for current educators.
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Using Assistive Technology to Address Students’ Individualized Education Program Accommodations

Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Kate Will, MA
Assistive technology can meet specific literacy learning needs for children and teens struggling with reading or writing.
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Listen Up: Five Stellar Science of Reading Podcasts Worth Trying

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Sean Thompson
These podcasts offer an entertaining and engaging way to learn more about the science of reading.
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Loving the Science of Reading With Melissa and Lori

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Meg Mechelke
Podcasters and educators Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington talk science of reading, their favorite podcast moments, and more.
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