The Road to Reading Podcast

Elana

Educator podcast sharing how teachers are using the Science of Reading to implement evidence based teaching strategies and high quality curriculum into their classrooms.

  1. 3d ago

    Summer Special 2: ColoREADo

    In this episode, Shari Most and Tal Most share all about their new organization, ColoREADo. They explain why they founded it, how their organization supports and develops teachers' skills in using Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI), and how they are positively impacting their community. Show notes: ColoREADo's Invitation for the opening of their new clinic ColoREADo website ColoREADo Facebook  Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

  2. Jul 6

    S5: Summer Episode 1: All About the National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI) with Kurt Engelmann and Alisa Kerr

    In this episode, Kurt Engelmann and Alisa Kerr from the National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI) join me to talk about what NIFDI is and how the organization supports teachers and schools who are implementing Direct Instruction (DI) programs. Show Notes: Engelmann Foundation Background Videos on DI Origins of DI: Origins and Elements of Authentic Direct Instruction Language Webinar: Science of Reading: Explicit Fundamental Language Instruction to Improve Reading Comprehension Preschool “Show-Off” Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKYvMBJJIGc&t=15s  Get Started with NIFDI Interested in bringing Direct Instruction to your school or district? Fill out our contact form: https://bit.ly/4nd1G7v Implementation Models: Implementation Options DI in Preschool  2026 National Direct Instruction Conference & Institutes In-Person Training | July 20–24, 2026 Conference and institute sessions for educators, coaches, administrators, and trainers. 2026 National Direct Instruction Conference and Institutes (July 20-24)-In-Person Training  Featured Resource from Dr. Kurt Engelmann Direct Instruction: A Practitioner’s Handbook (2024) Published by John Catt / Hodder Education The most comprehensive guide available for implementing authentic Direct Instruction. Book link: https://tinyurl.com/direct-instruction-handbook  Questions? Email NIFDI: info@nifdi.org Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

  3. May 10

    S4E21: Precision Teaching with Daniel Carroll

    In this episode, Daniel Carroll will share what Precision Teaching is and how it can be used in fluency instruction.  Show Notes: The Precision Teaching SystemResponse to Intervention and Precision TeachingPrecision Teaching Webinar Improving Reading Fluency with Precision TeachingPrecision Teaching GuideMorningside Academy Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

  4. May 3

    S4E20: Rachel Ball & the Scaffolding Effect

    In this episode, Rachel Ball, the Coaching Development Lead at Steplab and the author of the book The Scaffolding Effect, will share the intention behind scaffolding, how and when we should put scaffolds in place, and how we can fade scaffolds. Show Notes: Podcast-Progressively Incorrect with Rachel BallThe Scaffolding Effect by Rachel Ball & Alex FairlambScaffolding Students to Success article by Rachel Ball and Alex FairlambWebinar on Mind the Gap with Rachel Ball and Alex FairlambEEF blog: Moving from Differentiation to Adaptive TeachingEEF blog: Scaffolds-what goes up must come downEEF Send Guidance Report Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

  5. Apr 26

    S4E19: Marcie Samayoa Shares How to Build Schema in Our Classrooms

    In this episode, Marcie Samayoa, a high school science teacher, shares ways that we can build students’ schema. Show Notes: Scientist in the Making SubstackKnowledge organizersBrain, Book, Buddy Retrieval Activity (Blake Harvard)Brain Book Buddy from Scientist in the MakingEffortful Educator BlogTeach Fast by Gene TavernettiHow Do We Learn by Hector Ruiz MartinJust Tell Them by Zach Groshell Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

  6. Apr 19

    S4E18: Dr. Sunbar Shares How to Get the Most Out of Concept Maps

    In this episode, Dr. Kripa Sundar shares why concept maps can help students learn and retrieve. She shares how they can be used in both primary and intermediate grades and how teachers can use them to both build and assess learning in the classroom. Show Notes: Expertise-Reversal EffectThe Learning ScientistsSmart Teaching: Stronger LearningConcept Mapping: A Powerful Tool for Learning by Dr. Kripa SundarConcept Maps: Reading RocketsHow to Start Concept Mapping-Reading RocketsShow Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

  7. Apr 5

    S4E17: Retrieval Practices w/ Caitlin Lucas (Making it Simple & Organized)

    In this episode, Caitlin Lucas, a kindergarten teacher and Goyen Fellow, will share how she began implementing retrieval practices in her kindergarten classroom. She will explain the small changes or tweaks she made that had huge pay-offs. Show Notes: Brain Dumps by Dr. Pooja ArgwalConcept MappingMake it StickThe Learning Scientist Podcast Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

  8. Mar 22

    S4E16:Less is More with Katie Baker: Tips on Implementing Retrieval Practice

    In this episode, Katie Baker, a 7th-8th grade Texas and United States history teacher, shares how to focus our energy on effective retrieval strategies we can manage. She also explains that she was spinning from all the available resources and pulled back to focus on what she could accomplish in her classroom, and build from there. Show Notes: Powerful Teaching by Pooja Argwal and Patrice BainExamples from Katie’s Classroom:Literacy Grid TemplateLiteracy Grid ExamplePower Ticket ExampleKate Jones Retrieval Practice5-12-13 Dylan Kane’s SubstackVoices from the Field SubstackThe Knowledge Exchange Laura Stam’s SubstackDistilled by Jamie ClarkGist Statements by Sara QuinnScience of Reading Classroom SubstackTeachers Teaching Teacher Nights hosted by Science of Classroom and What I Should Have Learned in College Facebook GroupMini Whiteboards by Ben CooperMake it StickStep Lab documentary Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

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Educator podcast sharing how teachers are using the Science of Reading to implement evidence based teaching strategies and high quality curriculum into their classrooms.

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  • Creator
    Elana
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Road to Reading Podcast
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    The Road to Reading Podcast

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