Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTurning litigious situations in to reading reform initiatives (with Mary Saghafi and Shannon Betts)
Episode 165
Teacher preparation programs should equip reading teachers with the knowledge they need to provide explicit intervention for students who have dyslex…
1 year, 9 months ago
The content + strategy + retrieval trifecta for language and executive functioning (with Katy Wyatt)
Episode 164
Is it functional to work on parts of speech?
Is sentence diagramming useful?
How do we improve word-retrieval in kids with developmental disabilities,…
1 year, 9 months ago
Experiential learning and cultivating a passion for the outdoors (with Greg Morrissey)
Episode 163
Preparing young people for adulthood is all about providing them with the right blend of experiences; both in and outside of school. Building literac…
1 year, 9 months ago
The summer slide: Real phenomenon or invented by tutoring companies? (with David Schipper)
Episode 162
My heart sinks when I see how polarizing topics in education have become, as well as the tendency for people to have “all or nothing” thinking.
I’ve s…
1 year, 10 months ago
Why aren’t they participating? Rethinking family engagement in special education (with Dr. Kristin Vogel-Campbell)
Episode 161
Helping families feel involved in their children’s education goes beyond checking the boxes to make sure you’re following legal guidelines.
That’s why…
1 year, 10 months ago
BONUS: The Authority: Executive Functions for Every Classroom with Mitch Weathers
About The Authority Podcast:
Hosted by leadership coach, storytelling strategist, and edtech advisor Ross Romano, The Authority provides education lea…
1 year, 10 months ago
Turning disagreements in to alliances in K-12 education (with Dr. Barb Flowers)
Episode 160
There’s a lot of "us vs. them" thinking happening relating to what’s going on in the school systems.
Parents feeling like teachers don't want to accom…
1 year, 10 months ago
Comorbidities and Differential Diagnosis (ADHD, DLD, Dyslexia)
Episode 159
When kids need support with language, reading/writing, and executive functioning, they often have multiple diagnoses.
This makes both treatment planni…
1 year, 11 months ago
Literacy and background knowledge: Essential skills for life (with Dr. Pamela Snow)
Episode 158
The most effective reading instructional practices aren’t always the ones that gain traction.
It’s the ones with the most successful marketing campaig…
1 year, 11 months ago
Unpacking the early literacy debate and building a foundation in PreK (with Jane Gebers)
Episode 157
The literacy space has become increasingly polarizing since the reading wars began.
There are a number of debates and questions that continue, includi…
1 year, 11 months ago