Join host Lindsay Simpson as she explores the New York State Science of Reading initiative with Tessa Levitt and Sarah Cartmill from Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES. You will hear an overview of the Science of Reading initiative, detailing its implementation and significance statewide as well as its practical application, debunking misconceptions and strategies to integrate its principles into daily instruction seamlessly. They discuss the pivotal role of administrators in fostering widespread adoption and share success stories that highlight the initiative's positive impact.

Episode Resources

Looking to review the Literacy briefs released by NYSED? Check them out here!

Thinking of beginning a book study in your district supporting the Science of Reading? See some recommended texts below:

The Writing Revolution by Judith C. Hochman and Natalie Wexler

The Writing Rope by Joan Sedita, M. Ed.

The Knowledge Gap by Natalie Wexler Shifting the Balance (K-2): 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom

Shifting the Balance (3-5): 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom is co-authored with Katie Egan Cunningham and Kari Yates

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⁠Lindsay Simpson ⁠- CABOCES Staff Specialist Tessa Levitt- CABOCES Staff Specialist

Sarah Cartmill- CABOCES Staff Specialist

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