Misconception #4 The science of reading doesn’t apply to multilingual learners.

Not true. All children benefit from evidence-based instruction and the skills associated with SoR.

However, they are likely to need a heavier dose of oral language and more time in instruction.

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Teachers know that fluency is 'a critical component of skilled reading.' But...do we really understand what fluency is? What kind of support do students need to become fluent? Join me to discuss fluency for ALL students.
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Wonder what to do when your students are stuck in letter-by-letter decoding (and using context to compensate). Check out this excellent article by @haemesmer !
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Thanks, Tim Rasinski, for pointing out that I linked the incorrect article in an earlier post

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Come join us for this event at William & Mary in a few weeks! The importance of representation in children's literature can't be understated and Craig A. Young, Ph.D. is a knowledgeable & funny presenter. DM me if you have questions! April 3 | 7pm | W&M School of Education

Important! Great free series of discussions for parents of children with #dyslexia daily starting 6/24! Please share widely! Speakers Louisa Moats Maryanne Wolf Nancy Mather, Charley Haynes [email protected], Eric Tridas, Jerome Schultz, PhD, Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D., Nancy Hennessy, Dr. Nadine Gaab & many more

Learning styles are a myth, but can we shift teacher candidates’ beliefs & knowledge about them? Learn more in our CEP article with Emily Grossnickle Peterson and Kyle Miller! Free to download until 4/18 authors.elsevier.com/a/1igX4,8E16IR… Karen Murphy APA Division 15 AERA Division C #EdPsych

ASCD National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals Lead for Literacy Center The Reading League Science of Read National Center on Improving Literacy

Who is “she”?
We can't assume that children always know what a particular pronoun refers to when reading or listening to reading. This study with children in K is one of many suggesting that teaching children to infer reference helps them get better at it:
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Who will I see in Harrisonburg tonight?! Retweet and tag your friends. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the proposed 2024 English Standards of Learning. Details and directions ⬇️.

I loved the conversation in Newport News last night. Anyone care to meet us tomorrow night in Harrisonburg? We’d love to hear your thoughts on the proposed Standards. Bring your friends and family! 🤩 Details ⬇️

There are a lot of misunderstandings about phonemic awareness. Nathan Clemens Jeremy Miciak and I are clearing up misconceptions about PA for school psychologists at National Association of School Psychologists #nasp2024 Wed the 14th at 4:00.

I’m so excited to see this list of language comprehension screeners published. Thank you Rouzana Komesidou & Tiffany Hogan for expertly aggregating what people need pubs.asha.org/doi/full/10.10…

There is a search going on for Dean at Georgia Southern. If your interested, you can check it out here.
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Review shows that there are few intervention studies addressing the risk factors for mental health problems among parents and their children with learning disabilities link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Our public hearings start Monday evening 2/5 in Farmville. I hope to see you there! Virginia Board of Education to Host In-Person and Virtual Public Hearings on Proposed 2024 English Standards of Learning | News Releases | Virginia Department of Education doe.virginia.gov/Home/Component…

Teachers: help a doc student out by participating in this research!

Come be my next lab manager!