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. 4D AGO

    S4E5: Cognitive Load Theory with Dr. Sarah Oberle

    In this episode, Dr. Sarah Oberle explains the importance of cognitive load theory and shares what types of things you might think about when looking through the CLT lens as you are planning for students. Show Notes: Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom Blog: Executive Functions: Setting the Record Straight From Research to Reality: Bridging Educational Innovations (Edweb) Thrive Educator Summit Should Wait Times Change for Younger Students-webinar (InnerDrive) Learning in the Brain blog Peps Mccrea Evidence Snacks Research ED The Learning Dispatch-Substack by Carl Hendricks Cognitive Load Theory-Innerdrive blog Writing and Cognitive Load Theory-Natalie Wexler How Cognitive Load Theory Changed my Thinking-Zach Groshell The Practical Side of CLT- Education Rickshaw Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

    43 min

  2. OCT 12

    S4E4: Viewing Lessons through a Cognitive Science Lens with Court Shuller

    In this episode, Court Shuller, a 7th-grade ELA teacher in South Jersey, shares their experience of planning lessons and units through a cognitive science lens. They’ll share how the 3 principles of Cognitive Load Theory, Prior Knowledge, and Effortful Thinking can be reflected in their classroom. Show Notes: Powerful Teaching-Pooja Agarwal &Patrice Bain TLAC Guide to the Science of Reading-Doug Lemov, Colleen Driggs, & Erica Woolway Learning How to Learn-Barbara Oakley Minding the Gap-Substack by Natalie Wexler The Knowledge Gap-Natalie Wexler Beyond the Science of Reading-Natalie Wexler Pomodoro Studying Technique Outsmart Your Brain-Daniel Willingham Why Don’t Students Like School?-Daniel Willingham Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

    25 min

  3. SEP 28

    S4E3: The Importance of Learning Science with Dr. Jim Heal & Meg Lee

    In this episode, we hear from Dr. Jim Heal and Meg Lee as they share why learning science is important to get into the hands of all teachers, what  3 major principles of learning science are, and what their vision for professional learning looks like as they work in Cicero, District 99. Dr. Jim Heal and Meg Lee are the founders of Learning Science Partners. An initiative dedicated to helping educators learn and practice using evidence-based strategies so that every student gains access to deep, effortful thinking and achieves meaningful, lasting learning. Show Notes: Learning Science PartnersMental ModelsHow Teaching HappensHow Learning HappensResearchEdRosenshine’s PrinciplesRosenshine’s Principles in Action by Tom SherringtonRosenshine’s Principles by Innerdrive blogLearning & the Brain ConferenceFestival of EducationProgressively Incorrect Podcast by Zach GroshellKnowledge for Teachers podcast by Brendan Lee Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

    42 min

  4. SEP 14

    S4E2: Teachers Teaching Teachers About Learning Science w/ Kerry Cusick & Tara Livolsi

    In this episode, two teachers, Kerry Cusick and Tara Livolsi, share how they developed a professional learning plan for their school and district around learning science. They describe where they got the idea, how they implemented the professional learning, and how they plan to build on this learning in the future. If you are interested in bringing learning science back to your district, this episode is for you. Teachers teaching teachers is an excellent way to continue our professional learning and provide ongoing support to each other in our schools. Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

    36 min

  5. SEP 1

    S4E1: The Importance of Knowing How Teaching & Learning Happens w/ Holly Korbey

    In this episode, Holly Korbey shares her perspective on the landscape of education and how much educators and the public know about how learning happens. She shares some insights about what she has learned through speaking with successful educators, leaders, and schools.  Show Notes: The Bell Ringer-Substack 4 Ways to do Explicit Instruction Right What Happens When a 48K Student District Commits to “the Science of Learning” The Insurgents: Teachers & the Science of Learning The Knowledge Exchange-Substack ResearchEd Mind the Gap by Natalie Wexler The 74 The Hechinger Report Chalk & Talk with Anna Stokke (podcast) The Learning Dispatch Substack by Carl Hendrick Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

    33 min

  6. AUG 25

    Summer Special 3: Meet Project for Adolescent Literacy (PAL)

    In this episode, the founding members of Project for Adolescent Literacy (PAL) will share what their organization is all about, what they have been up to, and where they hope their future will take them. If you work with adolescents, this episode is a must-listen! You will find a community of educators willing to support and learn alongside you. Resources: https://seekcommonground.org/pal PAL@seekcommonground.org https://www.neilramsden.co.uk/spelling/matrix/ Jessica Terradas's open source secondary MTSS modules IES Guides Anything from Marva Collins Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

    38 min

  7. JUL 1

    Summer Special 2: Sean Morrisey's New Vocabulary Curriculum

    In this episode, Sean Morrisey shares his newly developed vocabulary curriculum for grades 3-5 with us. He explains why there was a need for it, how the curriculum was built, what is included, and what results he has seen in his own classroom. If you are interested in piloting this new vocabulary curriculum in the upcoming school year, please contact Sean @ smorrisey1975@gmail.com or his X handle is @smorrisey. Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

    29 min

  8. MAY 31

    Summer Special: The Knowledge Exchange by Laura Stam: a summer resource

    In this episode, Laura Stam, a 2nd grade teacher in Wyoming shares a knowledge building resource she created called the Knowledge Exchange. This resource is meant to share resources with teachers so that they can build their own knowledge of topics that might be in their curriculum. Make sure to check them out. The resource can be found on her Substack (LauraStam1) or on X or Facebook. https://lstam.substack.com/p/knowledge-building-for-teachers-series?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web X-@StamStam193 Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2-episodes Season 3-episodes

    13 min
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Road to Reading Podcast
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    The Road to Reading Podcast

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