TRT Podcast #213: The principal's role in using MTSS to improve reading outcomes - with Sharon Dunn Sharon Dunn, a former principal of a high-poverty school, shares the process that she and her staff used to drastically improve reading outcomes. This episode offers a blueprint for principals looking to lead meaningful reading improvement in their own schools. Listen to the episode here Full ... Read More
What is the science of implementation? – with Laura Stewart
TRT Podcast #212: What is the science of implementation? - with Laura Stewart How do we bridge research to classroom practice? The answer lies in the science of implementation. Laura Stewart walks us through the five stages of implementation - this episode is a must-listen for anyone whose school is ready for change! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Resources ... Read More
Why implementation is the missing piece – with Justin Browning
TRT Podcast #211: Why implementation is the missing piece - with Justin Browning Implementation specialist Justin Browning joins me to discuss the challenges of implementation, the importance of strong leadership, and what really matters for lasting change. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode Get in touch with Justin Additional ... Read More
The power of Quick Writes – in any grade! – with Shauna Cotte
TRT Podcast #210: The power of Quick Writes - in any grade! - with Shauna Cotte You'll love this practical episode, in which Shauna Cotte emphasizes that Quick Writes are brief, informal writing tasks designed to help students process and reflect on content. Best of all - you can use them in any grade! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Resources mentioned in this ... Read More
How to use Paragraphology to teach the writing process – with Bridget Barley
TRT Podcast #209: How to use Paragraphology to teach the writing process - with Bridget Barley When I heard Bridget Barley speak about her brilliant method for teaching students to write clearly structured paragraphs, I knew I wanted to have her on the podcast so you can learn all about this method too. This is a must-listen for middle school teachers, but the method can be used starting in first ... Read More
All about The Writing Revolution – with Judith Hochman
TRT Podcast #208: All about The Writing Revolution - with Judith Hochman Judith Hochman, creator of The Writing Revolution method, explains the principles of this approach and shares practical, sentence-level activities that teachers can use in any grade level. These activities both enhance writing skills and improve understanding of the subject students are writing about. Listen to the episode ... Read More
How to teach students to be strong writers using SRSD – with Dr. Karen Harris
TRT Podcast #207: How to teach students to be strong writers using SRSD - with Dr. Karen Harris Dr. Karen Harris, the creator of SRSD (self-regulated strategy development), walks us through this evidence-based approach to teaching writing. You'll learn how this approach teaches students how to plan their writing, follow that plan, and assess how they did. Research shows that SRSD is an effective way to teach ... Read More
Strategies for teaching writing in the early grades – with Amy Siracusano
TRT Podcast #206: Strategies for teaching writing in the early grades - with Amy Siracusano Amy Siracusano describes the Not So Simple View of Writing and explains how this model helps us make instructional decisions when teaching young writers. She also shares a variety of strategies that will help you teach students at all different stages. Lots of goodness in this episode! Listen to the episode ... Read More
How to incorporate guided practice into your writing lessons – with Leah Mermelstein
TRT Podcast #205: How to incorporate guided practice into your writing lessons - with Leah Mermelstein When I look back at my own writing instruction, I often gave a quick mini-lesson and expected students to take a "nose dive" into independent writing with little, if any, guided practice. Leah Mermelstein walks us through the importance of gradual release and explains three types of guided practice that you can ... Read More
Can we redeem the writing workshop approach? – with April Smith
TRT Podcast #204: Can we redeem the writing workshop approach? - with April Smith "Writing workshop" is almost a bad word in today's science of reading circles. It's true that many elements of the model need improvement, but it's also true that some elements of the workshop model are based on research. Is it possible to redeem the writing workshop approach? I break this down with author, ... Read More