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Another great episode 🔥from our National Literacy Month 📚series:

The De Facto Leadership podcast has a great lineup this month...grateful to be a part of it! With Jan Wasowicz PhD and Karen Dudek-Brannan

The “science of reading” is trending; but in order for professionals to engage in effective instruction, they need to understand that literacy also includes spelling and writing. Writing, spelling, and reading are interconnected, and the growing body of research continues to show us that these skills need to be taught explicitly. I invited Dr. Jan Wasowicz PhD to episode 176 of the De Facto Leaders podcast to discuss the Language Literacy Network, a framework she created to help professionals understand the connections between reading, writing, spelling, and language. Dr. Jan Wasowicz has over 40 years of experience as a speech-language, literacy, and learning specialist in public schools, Head Start programs, and private practice. She has published articles in scholarly journals and holds U.S. patents for literacy software, including Earobics® and SPELL-3. Dr. Wasowicz is the author of SPELL-Links to Reading & Writing and the lead moderator of the SPELLTalk listserv. She serves on The Reading League of Illinois advisory board and consults for Purdue University's teacher preparation initiative. An ASHA-certified and licensed speech-language pathologist in IL and FL, she is also the founder, president, and CEO of SPELL-Links | Learning By Design, Inc. This episode is part of a September partnership between the BEpodcast network and Reading is Fundamental (RIF) for National Literacy Month. In this conversation, we discuss: ✅Do we need a “writing rope” to supplement the “reading rope”? Or should reading, writing and language be woven in to one literacy framework? ✅Pragmatics, executive functioning, and metalinguistic awareness: How do these components fit in to effective literacy instruction? ✅Does working on reading improve spelling? Does working on spelling improve reading? ✅Should professionals work on linguistic skills in stages? When/how should professionals start working on morphology in elementary school? ✅Defining “print to speech” and “speech to print” approaches (with specific examples). You can listen to the entire episode here: https://lnkd.in/gvGN3yeq

With strong literacy leadership, a culture of reading can thrive throughout a school. On this episode, Lorraine Radice explains how to make it happen. Find out the steps to becoming a literacy leader: https://bit.ly/4e8qFEq

We're thrilled to announce a partnership with Reading Is Fundamental to foster a comprehensive, ongoing dialog about literacy in the U.S. during National Literacy Month in September 2024. During this ambitious content partnership, network shows will publish more than 40 unique episodes featuring conversations about the state of children's literacy nationwide, best practices for reading instruction and engagement, strategies to foster the joy of reading in school and at home, and much more. Follow along with the series to hear conversations led by Jethro Jones, Ross Romano, Gene Tavernetti, Kurtis Hewson and Lorna Hewson, Seth Fleischauer, Karen Dudek-Brannan, Barb Flowers, Ph.D., Dr. Greg Goins, John M., Tanya Sheckley, Candice Noss, David Henderson and Jeff Madlock, Dr. Christopher Jones, and Richard Gerver. Learn more about the partnership here: https://bit.ly/3MycSuQ

Evidence-based practices and high-quality curriculum are important, but they aren’t the ONLY things school leaders need to think about. We can’t effectively serve students unless we understand their community, which means we have to think beyond the classroom or therapy room. That’s why I invited Edward W. Gordon, II former principal and CEO of Gordon Leadership Academy, LLC to the De Facto Leaders podcast to talk about school turnaround and coaching within the education system. Edward W. Gordon, II is a native of Montclair, New Jersey. He is the proud father of Edward W. Gordon, III. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of South Carolina in 1998. Edward also earned a Master’s in Music Education from New Jersey City University in 2002, and a Master’s in Educational Leadership in 2003. He is a Certified Principal for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Mr. Gordon has over 20 years of experience in education and has led staff and students from preschool through high school. He was one of three graduates of the PhillyPLUS School Turnaround Program, a selective residency program focused on serving underperforming schools. Edward hosts a weekly broadcast entitled The Principal’s Office where he highlights educational stakeholders who are making a difference in their lives, the lives of others and with others. He is the CEO of Gordon Leadership Academy, LLC, a company that coaches and mentors aspiring and current school leaders globally. His motto is, “If I can help somebody, then my living shall not be in vain.” In this conversation, we discuss: ✅What’s really behind school attendance issues, and what happens when the school vision doesn’t align with the student body and community. ✅What’s the difference between coaching, mentoring, therapy, and consulting? How can people in education and healthcare both deliver and use these services to lead fulfilling careers? ✅Why and how educators, leaders, and therapists can form partnerships with local businesses and community organizations to better serve students. You can listen to the entire episode here: https://lnkd.in/ghijXgyS

📚✨ Unlocking the Power of School Libraries! 📚✨ Are you tapping into your school's literacy potential? 🤔 Our latest podcast episode features Janet Weill, a veteran teacher librarian, sharing game-changing insights: 🔑 Key Takeaways: School librarians: The unsung heroes of education 🦸♀️ Innovative literacy programs that work 💡 Building a culture of reading school-wide 📖 Partnering with @ReadingIsFundamental for free books 🎁 Learn how to transform your school library into a buzzing hub of learning and ignite a passion for reading across all grades! 🔥📚 Ready to revolutionize literacy in your school? 🚀 Tune in to hear Janet's practical advice on admin-teacher-librarian teamwork that gets results!