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Updated 03/09/2025

29/10/2024

How to Support Dyslexic Students with Executive Functioning

Sklar Certified Executive Function Coach Annika Ahlström discusses executive functioning skills and offers three actionable tips to support executive functioning skills for students with learning disabilities and their families. In her coaching, she teaches families how to embrace their brain differences so all members can thrive. Key Takeaways: • Executive functions are those cognitive skills that help us to get things done such asorganization, planning, and time management, and these are skills that continue to develop over time. • Students with learning challenges often face self-esteem challenges. Through executive functioning coaching, a system is created to help students so they can feel good about themselves and reach their potential. • Actionable tips include using a family calendar in a high traffic area of the home, having weekly family meetings, and using visual timers. Links from the episode: • TimeWise: Executive Function Coaching • Visual Timer

29/10/2024

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20 min
30/09/2025

Her Majesty's Arcane Service: Blurring the Genre Lines w/ Kosoko Jackson & Sam Rebelein

Host Clay McLeod Chapman chats with Kosoko Jackson (THE MACABRE) and Sam Rebelein (GALLOWAY'S GOSPEL) about blending horror with all kinds of other genres... and which bookshelf to find them on.

30/09/2025

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1hr 16min
15/01/2025

What is the Orton-Gillingham Approach and Why is it Effective for Dyslexic Learners?

Allison Meyerson is acutely aware that parents need professional support when navigating the inner workings of school districts, which inspired her to become an educational advocate. She is a retired teacher with over thirty years’ experience with Clarkstown Central School District in Rockland County, NY. Since 2005, she has been a Literacy Specialist providing intensive interventions to students with reading difficulties, primarily those diagnosed with dyslexia.Allison is Level IV Orton-Gillingham certified through Fairleigh Dickinson University. In this episode, Allison discusses the Orton-Gillingham approach, what is included in every Orton-Gillingham lesson, and why this approach is beneficial for dyslexic learners. Connect with Allison at ameyerson@righttoreadadvocacy.com Key Takeaways: • The Orton-Gillingham approach is personalized. It uses explicit, direct instruction and is structured, sequential, and cumulative. The approach is all multi-sensory – using visual, auditory, gross motor, fine motor, taste, and kinesthetic (touch) to increase memory storage. • A certified Orton Gillingham instructor takes a minimum of four classes that each span many months and includes a practicum with supervision, allowing instructors to practice and refine what they are being taught. Conversely, a training consists of (usually) a one-week class without a practicum. • Each Orton-Gillingham lesson should include: A review of skills mastered (cumulative), reading of graphemes, spelling of graphemes, a phonological awareness activity, spelling of words in isolation with targeted spelling patterns or rules, reading of words in isolation with targeted spelling patterns or rules, writing dictated sentences using previously and currently taught skills, and reading controlled passages of text that only contain skills previously or currently being taught. • When children with dyslexia are instructed using a multisensory approach, they can learn to read; however, the materials must be used correctly and with fidelity. By utilizing multiple senses, the dyslexic brain is rewired and the areas of the brain that were being underutilized become engaged. Links from the episode: • Webinar: What is Orton-Gillingham and Why Does it Work? • Orton-Gillingham Academy • Learn more about Allison Meyerson

15/01/2025

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21 min
26/11/2024

Defining Dyslexia

Catherine Scholl brings a unique and personal perspective to educational advocacy, which isrooted in her extensive experience with special education. In addition to being a non-attorney special education advocate, Catherine is a former special education teacher and parent to children with learning disabilities. She is also CERI/IDA Certified and holds an Orton Gillingham Teacher Graduate Certification from Fairleigh Dickenson University. In this episode, Catherinedives deep into the definition of dyslexia and discusses what evaluations help determine whether a student exhibits signs of a learning disability. Key Takeaways: • According to the International Dyslexia Association, “dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities.” • Evaluations that help to uncover specific learning disabilities such as dyslexia include the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Fourth Edition; Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing, Second Edition; Test of Written Language, Fourth Edition; and the Gray Oral Reading Test, Fifth Edition. • The data drives the plan [individualized education plan]. • “If you are concerned at all that your child is struggling with reading, it is imperative that you address it quickly.” • “Early detection and appropriate intervention are the keys to successful remediation.” Links from the episode: • International Dyslexia Association • Contact Catherine Scholl

26/11/2024

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18 min
29/10/2024

How Mentorship Ignites Confidence in Students with Learning Disabilities

Jake Sussman, Westport Native and Founder of Superpower Mentors, developed one of the world's most effective online mentoring programs designed to empower youth and young adults with learning differences. In this episode, Jake recalls the challenges of being a student with hidden learning disabilities and how his journey, although painful at times, fueled him to launch an organization that would propel the potential of neurodiverse students. Key Takeaways: • “You can't teach a kid how to learn anything when their entire relationship with it[education] is pain.” • The mission of Superpower Mentors is to empower the next generation of neurodiverse thinkers to confidently succeed in any environment. • The organization is known for its match of mentor-mentees. The pairs are neurodiverse with disabilities including dyslexia, ADHD, autism, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and Tourettes. • Mentorship supports the child and the family because families should not have to go this journey alone. Links from the episode: • Superpower Mentors • Joseph James Morelli Foundation • The Forgotten Child: A Poem Dedicated to the neurodiverse

29/10/2024

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21 min
13/11/2024

Parents: These are Your Rights

Attorney Laura Heneghan is a special education attorney dedicated to a collaborating with families, school administrators, and staff to bring about positive outcomes. As a parent of a child with disabilities, Laura leverages her personal insight and student-centered approach to ensure that children and adolescents who are struggling with disabilities of their own receive the appropriate services and support from their public-school districts. In this episode, you will learn more about parental rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Laura discusses procedural safeguards including right to parent consent and notification, right to meaningful parent participation, prior written notice, and more! Key Takeaways: • “I've learned that knowing you have rights doesn't mean you have to assert them. My experience is that collaboration with your school district many times is the best way to work through issues, but when that isn't working, you need to know what you can do and that it is to exercise these guaranteed civil rights, regarding your child's education.” • “You as a parent have certain rights based on where you are in the process, and this document {procedural safeguards} explains those rights.” • The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) created in 1975 ensures all children with disabilities have the opportunity to receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) • §504 of the Rehabilitation Act protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability AND provides students with disabilities a free appropriate public education (FAPE- but a different one) Links from the episode: • Procedural Safeguards Notice, State of CT DOE – Bureau of Special Education • Prior Written Notice • Law Office of Laura Heneghan

13/11/2024

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20 min
11/06/2024

FEARMONGERS Ep. 17 w/ Ronald Malfi & Leslie J. Anderson

Host and bestselling author Clay McLeod Chapman welcomes acclaimed authors Ronald Malfi (SMALL TOWN HORROR) and Leslie J. Anderson (THE UNMOTHERS) for June's spinetingling episode of Fearmongers!

11/06/2024

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1hr 24min
30/06/2025

Sum Sum Summertime at The Westport Library!

It's summertime at The Westport Library and Ashley & Kerri are tuning in via WPKN to tell you all about what The Westport Library has in store for you in addition to air conditioned spaces! Stay cool this summer and tune in for everything Storyfest'25 in September!

30/06/2025

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48 min
15/02/2024

Season 3, Episode 4: NIL in College Athletics with Dr. Edward Scott (UVA)

Current Location: Charlottesville, VirginiaJob: Deputy Athletics Director, University of VirginiaEmail: jsu3zq@virginia.edu Phone Number: 434-982-5100LinkedIn Facebook Twitter: @_EdScottBio Dr. Edward Scott Named Deputy Athletics Director Sports Illustrated A look back on Edward Scott’s impact on Morgan’s athletic department Binghamton’s Ed Scott enjoys experience on NCAA baseball selection committee Listen to the Total Cents Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/total-cents/id1628903294 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oAMqRvVzCBgnas4OxUP5h?si=f2eeab60be054e9b FREE Lesson Resources: https://www.totalcents.com/resources/ Read "It Makes Total Cents" by Tom Henske: https://www.amazon.com/Makes-Total-Cents-Conversations-Financial/dp/B0B8BDDW1P/ Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totalcents/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/total-cents/ X: https://x.com/total_cents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/totalcents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@totalcents

15/02/2024

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22 min
01/02/2024

Season 3, Episode 3: Allowance. What's the Right Amount?

What's the right amount of money to put in your kid's hands? Lesson 1: Get Money In Their Hands 068 Magazine Listen to the Total Cents Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/total-cents/id1628903294 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oAMqRvVzCBgnas4OxUP5h?si=f2eeab60be054e9b FREE Lesson Resources: https://www.totalcents.com/resources/ Read "It Makes Total Cents" by Tom Henske: https://www.amazon.com/Makes-Total-Cents-Conversations-Financial/dp/B0B8BDDW1P/ Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totalcents/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/total-cents/ X: https://x.com/total_cents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/totalcents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@totalcents

01/02/2024

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12 min

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