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Literacy in Community with LINC NYC

The powerful influence of early language on later reading suggests that language intervention programs combining phonological, morphological and semantic activities may help to reduce the incidence of reading problems.

Article- Journal of Research in Reading - Wiley Online Library
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/1467-9817.12312

LINC Guests: Josh Barocas, Director of Early Literacy at LINC, where he works with his team to develop and deliver literacy workshops for parents and educators. As a college student, Josh developed an interest in neuroscience, psychology and linguistics and spent most of his time interning on various research projects across these fields. A job managing a language development laboratory revealed his passion for working with children, and he soon began teaching elementary school. Under the mentorship of a veteran learning specialist, Josh's interests coalesced into a career in early literacy. After several years teaching as a literacy specialist and completing a master's in literacy, Josh moved out of the school setting to work as Program Director at CUNY Reading Corps, where he trained college students, graduate students, teachers and Universal Literacy coaches in research-based reading interventions. He is grateful to bring his experience to the community setting in his work with LINC.

Laura Walsh, Chief Program Officer is a seasoned leader in the non-profit sector and a dedicated literacy specialist with a Master’s Degree in Special Education and Literacy from St. John’s University. With deep expertise in early literacy, adult learning theory, and educator training, she has spent her career championing equity through literacy access for all—starting with our youngest learners. Laura has trained Universal Literacy Coaches across New York City and served as a Program Manager for the Literacy Trust, where she worked to strengthen early literacy initiatives. Currently, as Chief Program Officer at Literacy Inc. (LINC), she leads innovative programs that invest in children, families, and entire communities—including educators—to create a culture of reading.

LINC's Professional Development Info session on Weds, April 9th at 6pm https://zoom.us/meeting/register/kxsbUU4ARCaz80IHv1a32Q

Email contact:

jbarocas@lincnyc.org

lwalsh@lincnyc.org

https://www.lincnyc.org/

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The One About…

Takeaway Tuesdays on Morphology and Spelling with Sue Hegland

See The Literacy View Episodes for more information about what is discussed:

Episode 109: Meta on Morphology – What Should We Do? Danielle Colenbrander

Episode 111: Phonics vs. SWI for Beginning Readers Pete Bowers

Episode 118: Why is Spelling Important? Richard Gentry

Book:

Beneath the Surface of Words: What English Spelling Reveals and Why It Matters

Sue Hegland Bio:

Sue Scibetta Hegland is an author, educator, and frequent speaker on topics related to reading and spelling. She began her career doing research and instructional design, but her focus shifted in 2003, when she learned that one of her children is dyslexic. Trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach to literacy instruction, she has been studying and teaching about often overlooked aspects of the English orthographic system since 2014. Sue has served on the Board of Directors for the Upper Midwest Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and on the Board of Education for the Brandon Valley School District. She is currently the Editor-in-Chief for the IDA’s Fact Sheet publications and is on the Advisory Council for the Upper Midwest Branch of the IDA. Sue is the founder of the website LearningAboutSpelling.com and author of the book Beneath the Surface of Words: What English Spelling Reveals and Why It Matters.

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The One About…

Why is Spelling Important?

with Dr. Richard Gentry

Article:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/raising-readers-writers-and-spellers/202501/why-the-human-brain-needs-spelling

“Why the Human Brain Needs Spelling”

Brain images of spelling are crucial for English literacy. It must be taught.

January 14, 2025

Psychology Today

Quote:

Spelling knowledge literally ignites the reading circuitry and drives the reading process.

Bio:

J. Richard Gentry, Ph.D., is an internationally acclaimed author, researcher, and educational consultant known for his ground-breaking work in education on topics such as early literacy; best-practices for reading, writing, and spelling; and dyslexia. In addition to authoring 17 books, 2 textbook series, and numerous journal and magazine articles, he blogs for the prestigious Psychology Today magazine offering commentary on a range of topics including education and policy, reading and the brain, baby/toddler reading, and educational standards.

Website:

https://jrichardgentry.com/

Latest Book:

Brain Words 2nd Edition

J. Richard Gentry & Gene P. Ouellette

https://jrichardgentry.com/books-2/brain-words-the-science-of-reading/

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