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In this episode, Dawn Paz, a 3rd-grade teacher from New York, will share how she has implemented Sean Morissey's Word Mapping Project curriculum. She will specifically showcase and discuss the routine used to introduce mirror words (synonyms and antonyms). We'll get a sneak peek into Dawn's classroom to see how she implements this routine and connects it to other areas of literacy throughout her day. Video Version: S5E3: The Word Mapping Project with Dawn Paz Show Notes: ResearchEd The Word Mapping Project Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

In this episode, kindergarten teacher Anjanette McNeely will share how she develops oral language skills in her classroom and begins to develop a higher level of discourse in her classroom. See how she builds language, and think about how you could bring something similar into your classroom. Video Version:  https://elana270.substack.com/publish/post/214781510 Show Notes: Strive for Five Framework by Sonia Cabel & Tricia Zucker The Scaffolding Effect by Rachel Ball and Alex Fairlamb Basics: Oral Language-Reading Rockets article Resources on Oral Language Development Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

In this episode, Mitch Weathers and Dr. Sarah Oberle will share what Executive Functions (EFs) are and how we can support children to develop their executive function processes that promote attention, memory, and adaptability. This is a great episode and topic to listen to at the beginning of the school year as teachers are setting up their classrooms and putting routines in place. Show Notes: Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom by Mitch Weathers and Dr. Sarah Oberle Executive Functions for Every Classroom Grades 3-12 By Mitch WeathersWorking Memory video by Jamie Clark (Distilled)Resources on Executive Functions by The Learning ScientistsExecutive Functions Guide by Cambridge Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

In this episode,  you will meet 3 of the newest Goyen Fellows. The Goyen Foundation strives to exemplify great teachers and their practice. Goyen Fellows share their evidence-informed practices with other educators through Teaching Teacher nights, social media, and educational blogs. Kata Solow is the executive director of this program, and Lauren Profitt ( a former fellow) assists. Show Notes: Goyen Foundation Goyen Fellowship Science of Reading Classroom Substack Page Teachers Teaching Teachers Contact info for Corey:  [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-solitaire/ Contact info for Hanna on X: @mspoormanela Contact info for Laura: [email protected] https://substack.com/@laura519 https://www.facebook.com/laura.l.wood.35 Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

In this episode, Shari Most and Tal Most share all about their new organization, ColoREADo. They explain why they founded it, how their organization supports and develops teachers' skills in using Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI), and how they are positively impacting their community. Show notes: ColoREADo's Invitation for the opening of their new clinic ColoREADo website ColoREADo Facebook  Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

In this episode, Kurt Engelmann and Alisa Kerr from the National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI) join me to talk about what NIFDI is and how the organization supports teachers and schools who are implementing Direct Instruction (DI) programs. Show Notes: Engelmann Foundation Background Videos on DI Origins of DI: Origins and Elements of Authentic Direct Instruction Language Webinar: Science of Reading: Explicit Fundamental Language Instruction to Improve Reading Comprehension Preschool “Show-Off” Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKYvMBJJIGc&t=15s  Get Started with NIFDI Interested in bringing Direct Instruction to your school or district? Fill out our contact form: https://bit.ly/4nd1G7v Implementation Models: Implementation Options DI in Preschool  2026 National Direct Instruction Conference & Institutes In-Person Training | July 20–24, 2026 Conference and institute sessions for educators, coaches, administrators, and trainers. 2026 National Direct Instruction Conference and Institutes (July 20-24)-In-Person Training  Featured Resource from Dr. Kurt Engelmann Direct Instruction: A Practitioner’s Handbook (2024) Published by John Catt / Hodder Education The most comprehensive guide available for implementing authentic Direct Instruction. Book link: https://tinyurl.com/direct-instruction-handbook  Questions? Email NIFDI: [email protected] Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

In this episode, Daniel Carroll will share what Precision Teaching is and how it can be used in fluency instruction.  Show Notes: The Precision Teaching SystemResponse to Intervention and Precision TeachingPrecision Teaching Webinar Improving Reading Fluency with Precision TeachingPrecision Teaching GuideMorningside Academy Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

In this episode, Rachel Ball, the Coaching Development Lead at Steplab and the author of the book The Scaffolding Effect, will share the intention behind scaffolding, how and when we should put scaffolds in place, and how we can fade scaffolds. Show Notes: Podcast-Progressively Incorrect with Rachel BallThe Scaffolding Effect by Rachel Ball & Alex FairlambScaffolding Students to Success article by Rachel Ball and Alex FairlambWebinar on Mind the Gap with Rachel Ball and Alex FairlambEEF blog: Moving from Differentiation to Adaptive TeachingEEF blog: Scaffolds-what goes up must come downEEF Send Guidance Report Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

In this episode, Marcie Samayoa, a high school science teacher, shares ways that we can build students’ schema. Show Notes: Scientist in the Making SubstackKnowledge organizersBrain, Book, Buddy Retrieval Activity (Blake Harvard)Brain Book Buddy from Scientist in the MakingEffortful Educator BlogTeach Fast by Gene TavernettiHow Do We Learn by Hector Ruiz MartinJust Tell Them by Zach Groshell Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

In this episode, Dr. Kripa Sundar shares why concept maps can help students learn and retrieve. She shares how they can be used in both primary and intermediate grades and how teachers can use them to both build and assess learning in the classroom. Show Notes: Expertise-Reversal EffectThe Learning ScientistsSmart Teaching: Stronger LearningConcept Mapping: A Powerful Tool for Learning by Dr. Kripa SundarConcept Maps: Reading RocketsHow to Start Concept Mapping-Reading RocketsShow Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

In this episode, Caitlin Lucas, a kindergarten teacher and Goyen Fellow, will share how she began implementing retrieval practices in her kindergarten classroom. She will explain the small changes or tweaks she made that had huge pay-offs. Show Notes: Brain Dumps by Dr. Pooja ArgwalConcept MappingMake it StickThe Learning Scientist Podcast Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

In this episode, Katie Baker, a 7th-8th grade Texas and United States history teacher, shares how to focus our energy on effective retrieval strategies we can manage. She also explains that she was spinning from all the available resources and pulled back to focus on what she could accomplish in her classroom, and build from there. Show Notes: Powerful Teaching by Pooja Argwal and Patrice BainExamples from Katie’s Classroom:Literacy Grid TemplateLiteracy Grid ExamplePower Ticket ExampleKate Jones Retrieval Practice5-12-13 Dylan Kane’s SubstackVoices from the Field SubstackThe Knowledge Exchange Laura Stam’s SubstackDistilled by Jamie ClarkGist Statements by Sara QuinnScience of Reading Classroom SubstackTeachers Teaching Teacher Nights hosted by Science of Classroom and What I Should Have Learned in College Facebook GroupMini Whiteboards by Ben CooperMake it StickStep Lab documentary Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

In this episode, Amber Haven will share the many ways she incorporates cognitive science principles into her instruction. Amber is a 5th-8th-grade STEM teacher. She will also focus on how she weaves retrieval practice into her day. Amber was featured in both Powerful Teaching and Powerful Classrooms, and you can find her presenting at major conferences like Research Ed. Show Notes: Resource on executive functions by Dr. Adele DiamondAmber Haven-video examples and morePowerful TeachingPowerful ClassroomsLearning Scientist PodcastDo I Have Your Attention by Blake HarvardJust Tell Them by Zach GroshellExecutive Functions for Every Classroom K-3 by Mitch Weathers and Dr. Sarah OberleExecutive Functions for Every Classroom 3-12 by Mitch WeathersKnowledge for Teachers podcast with Katie Jones on Retrieval PracticeShow Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

In this episode, 4th-grade teacher Lauren Proffitt shares how she has implemented retrieval practices in her classroom. Show Notes: Powerful Classrooms by Patrice BainOne Pagers by Jamie ClarkBrain dump strategySmarter Teaching, Stronger Learning by Pooja Argawal Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

In this episode, Patrice Bain, author of Powerful Teaching and Powerful Classrooms, shares the importance of retrieval practice. Patrice explains 4 Power Tools every teacher should know about and how to use them in your classroom.  Show Notes: Powerful Teaching by Pooja Argwal & Patrice BainPowerful Classrooms by Patrice BainMake it Stick by Peter Brown, Henry Roediger III, & Mark McDanielJust Tell Them by Zach GroshellDo I Have Your Attention? By Blake HarvardThe Goldilocks EffectThe Scaffolding Effect by Rachel Ball and Alex FairlambWalk Throughs by Tom SherringtonShow Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes