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The Role of Oral Language Development in Reading Proficiency

In literacy, oral language development stands as the cornerstone upon which proficient reading skills are built. Oral language development refers to the development of the skills needed to properly listen, speak, and comprehend spoken words.
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Building Brighter Futures with IMSE: Cucamonga’s Literacy Transformation

In the heart of Southern California, amidst the cities of Rancho Cucamonga and Ontario, lies the Cucamonga School District (CSD).
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Structured Literacy Implementation Best Practices

Structured Literacy, a term created by the International Dyslexia Association,  embraces evidence-based methods rooted in the Science of Reading. Aligned with Orton-Gillingham, this approach to instruction explicitly and systematically introduces oral and written language skills through a dedicated sequence of…
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Orton-Gillingham and Dyslexia Part 4 of Demystifying Dyslexia: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and we are looking to unravel the complexities for educators to understand better how to reach all students, especially their struggling readers.
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Supporting Students with Dyslexia Part 3 of Demystifying Dyslexia: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and we are demystifying the complexities of dyslexia so educators can better understand and support all their students, particularly those living with dyslexia.
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Beyond Lucy Calkins: We Need Code-Based Learning to Help All Students Learn to Read

Last month, Teachers College at Columbia University made the controversial decision to dissolve the Lucy Calkins Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP).
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