BC’s Learning Progressions: A Phonics Shift We Actually Need
Recently, the BC Government released a draft of the ELA Foundational (k-4) Learning Progressions. For those of us longing for a structured phonics scope and sequence, it was a momentous day. While the progressions aren’t finalized, they’ve sparked some lively...
The Growth Mindset Trap
How misusing Growth Mindset keeps struggling learners stuck—and what actually helps. I’ve been mind-munching on this topic for a while. Like many of my thinks, it’s about the intersection of two ideas. In this case Growth Mindset and Learning Disabilities. Growth...
Gestalt Language Processing
...and why that is relevant to Reading Interventionists supporting Autistic learners.Last week, I read three recent studies (Beals, 2024; Bryant et al., 2024; Hutchins et al., 2024) that examined two newer concepts in the field of Autism support. Gestalt Language...
Dyslexia 2.0
Redefining Dyslexia In October, I was lucky enough to receive a scholarship to attend the IDA (International Dyslexia Association) Conference in Dallas, Texas. It was thrilling to travel all that way and learn live from some of my idols in the field. One of the key...
Middle of Year Benchmarking
Wow, January 2025 🎉 … That came fast! Now that it's January it's time for Middle of Year (MOY) benchmarking assessments. 📊 Not doing MOY assessments? 🤔 Here’s why I think Universal Literacy Screening three times a year is worth the effort in elementary settings: Feel...
4 Fears About Sharing Progress Monitoring Data
Wahoo! The end of the term is in sight, and winter break is around the corner. That’s the good news. The not-so-good news? It’s report-writing season.
I know…what a party killer of a sentence.
For resource teachers supporting students receiving reading interventions, this time can feel especially overwhelming. A common question is: How do I share progress monitoring data with families?
Let’s reframe that a bit. You do share it, right?
If not, you’re not alone. Many educators feel hesitant about sharing this type of data. But today, let’s bust some myths and explore why transparency is not just necessary but transformative for both educators and families.