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Literacy TalksLive from The Reading League Conference 2024—Highlights and TakeawaysIn this special episode of Literacy Talks, our hosts—Stacy Hurst, Donell Pons, and Lindsay Kemeny—take listeners on a journey through The Reading League National Conference 2024. Beginning the conversation live from the event, they share key takeaways from Zaretta Hammond's inspiring keynote address and highlights from sessions covering topics like fluency instruction, comprehension strategies, and the importance of inclusive literacy practices. The hosts also discuss the vibrant conference atmosphere, the value of teacher-focused professional development, and their excitement for upcoming sessions. Listeners will gain insights into the latest trends and practical strategies in the field of liter...2024-10-2349 min
Knowledge for TeachersS02E13 - Professor Pamela Snow on why it takes a village to change reading instructionIn this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Professor Pamela Snow. She has been at the coalface fighting for evidence-based reading instruction to be common practice for a number of years and throughout this conversation, she provides nuggets of gold in describing how when we talk about phonics we need to be using it as an adjective with a noun following it. Pamela unpacks why this debate about reading has been going on for so long and why changing teacher practice can be so challenging. She also delves into what parents need to know and what questions they could be...2024-07-211h 20Knowledge for TeachersS02E13 - Professor Pamela Snow on why it takes a village to change reading instructionIn this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Professor Pamela Snow. She has been at the coalface fighting for evidence-based reading instruction to be common practice for a number of years and throughout this conversation, she provides nuggets of gold in describing how when we talk about phonics we need to be using it as an adjective with a noun following it. Pamela unpacks why this debate about reading has been going on for so long and why changing teacher practice can be so challenging. She also delves into what parents need to know and what questions they could be...2024-07-211h 20
Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ™Ep. 191: Teaching Spelling is Teaching Reading with Pam Kastner Pam Kastner discusses the connection between spelling and reading. She emphasizes that teaching spelling is teaching reading, as spelling is a higher linguistic skill that requires complete and accurate recall and memory for words. Spelling helps students understand the internal structure of words and improves their reading abilities. She suggests using instructional routines that integrate phonology, orthography, morphology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics to teach spelling effectively. TakeawaysTeaching spelling is teaching reading, as spelling is a higher linguistic skill that requires complete and accurate recall and memory for words.Spelling helps students understand the in...2024-04-2640 min
Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ™Ep. 183: Aligning Phonemic Awareness Instruction to ResearchIn this conversation, Becky Pallone and Michael Hart discuss how their phonemic awareness instruction has evolved over time. They emphasize the importance of blending and segmenting as key skills in phonemic awareness and highlight the benefits of incorporating letters in phonemic awareness instruction. They will also provide practical tips for you! TakeawaysIncorporating letters in phonemic awareness can strengthen letter-sound correspondence.Teachers should prioritize blending and segmenting in phonemic awareness instruction.Teacher knowledge and curriculum are both important in phonemic awareness instruction. Resources Measured Mom CVC Word ListPa...2024-02-1644 min
Triple R TeachingThe power of spelling inventories - with Dr. Pam Kastner155: Dr. Pam Kastner walks us through the wonderful complexity of the English language and explains why spelling inventories are a powerful tool for informing instruction.Click here for the show notes from this episode.Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram2024-01-2937 min
LifeTalkPCA Theatre featuring Pam Hurt and Joel T. Rutherford
We had a fun and engaging conversation with PCA theatre teacher Pam Hurt and fine arts director Joel T. Rutherford about some (almost all) of the incredible theatre presentations that PCA has performed over the years.
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About PCA’s Theatre program:
Prestonwood Christian Academy has an award-winning and nationally-recognized theatre program that strives to provide Middle and Upper School students with a creative and multidisciplinary art form.
One of our objectives is to prepa...2023-10-3136 min
The Writing Glitch: Hack Dysgraphia No Pencil RequiredTWG S2 E1: Unlocking Literacy at PaTTAN with Pam KastnerIn this episode, Cheri engages in an insightful conversation with Pam Kasner, the distinguished literacy lead at the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PATTAN). They unravel the mysteries of structured literacy, its vital role in transforming education, and the upcoming legislative initiatives shaping the teaching landscape. They share strategies, stories, and invaluable insights to empower educators and parents.Whether you're an educator, a parent, or someone eager to understand the world of literacy and dysgraphia better, this podcast is your compass to navigate these intricacies. Discover practical tips, eye-opening research, and inspiring success stories that will...2023-09-1228 min
Alabama Literacy Network's PodcastSharing the Love of SoR: Interview with Dr. Pam KastnerDr. Pam Kastner's passion is sharing the love of Science of Reading, and her Wakelets are legendary! As president of The Reading League Pennsylvania and as the State Lead Consultant for Literacy for the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN), she has been given an unique opportunity to identify high-quality professional learning and share with teachers. Learn how her own experiences led her to help others in this life-long learning journey!
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Teaching, Reading, and Learning: The Reading League PodcastInterview w/ Pam KastnerPam Kastner, Ed.D., is an educational consultant at the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) in Harrisburg, where she serves as the State Lead Consultant for Literacy. Pam currently co-leads Pennsylvania’s Dyslexia Screening and Early Literacy Intervention Pilot Program extension and expansion for PaTTAN. In addition, she is part of a research team investigating the impact of explicit instruction in advanced phonemic awareness on student literacy outcomes. She serves on the statewide Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) team working extensively in the area of literacy, effective instruction, formative assessment, and professional learning communities. She has served in...2021-08-0354 min