SMARTER Literacy

Feeling overwhelmed by student data? In this episode, we walk through a simple 7-step process to move from numbers on a page to meaningful instructional decisions. You’ll learn how to:

• Use screeners…

In this episode of the Smarter Literacy Podcast, Lindsey and Corey break down how to deliver effective literacy intervention for secondary students, a topic that rarely gets the attention it deserves…

In this episode, Lindsey and Corey break down the exact structure of a structured literacy lesson at the elementary level. If you’ve ever stared at a blank lesson plan wondering where to start, this …

In this episode of the Smarter Literacy Podcast, Lindsey and Corey break down the process of delivering effective Tier Three literacy instruction without the overwhelm. Whether you're a special educa…

In this episode of the SMARTER Literacy Podcast, Lindsey and Corey dive into the sometimes chaotic world of Tier 2 literacy instruction. If you're working with limited time and diverse student needs,…

In this episode of the SMARTER Literacy Podcast, Lindsey and Corey tackle one of the biggest challenges in education: making the science of reading actually work in Tier 1 instruction.

Whether you're…

Are you teaching Tier 1, 2, or 3 instruction — or some blend of all three? In this episode, Lindsey and Corey break down what the tiers of literacy instruction really mean and why it’s essential to a…

In this episode, Lindsey and Mikayla get real about what it’s like to start in literacy intervention without having to know EVERYTHING about literacy education. Mikayla shares her journey of jumping …

In this episode, Mikayla joins Lindsey to share the story behind the creation of the SMARTER Intervention Summit. If you've ever walked away from professional development feeling overwhelmed and unsu…

What's one of the best ways to keep your kids engaged and learning over the summer? In this bonus episode, we discuss book clubs!

Whether you're an educator looking for summer teaching strategies or …

Join us as we explore building a literacy business and discuss Ascend's origin story. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or an established educator looking to expand your impact, this episode of…

In Episode 3, we discussed the importance of language comprehension instruction as part of the literacy intervention process. Today, we wanted to share our vocabulary framework to help you incorporat…

There are many misconceptions about whether or not you can teach comprehension explicitly. Many of us have been told that the only way to teach comprehension is to build background knowledge and/or t…

In Episode 2, we discussed the importance of word recognition and decoding instruction across the grade levels as part of the literacy intervention process.

Today, we share a quick tip to help you in…

One of the challenges was managing the information overload in order to familiarize ourselves with research-based literacy instruction.

Today, we'll break down the research to make it a bit more mana…

In Episode 1, we introduced the 4 phases of literacy instruction - familiarize, systematize, optimize, and generalize.

Today's bonus episode includes a quick tip that will help support the Familiariz…

What's the best way to overcome the challenges of teaching literacy?

Discover the insights and strategies from educators who have navigated the complexities of the literacy journey. This podcast expl…

Introducing the SMARTER Literacy Podcast by SMARTER Intervention

Join hosts Lindsey Buck and Corey Pollard as they explore transformative strategies and insights needed to enhance your teaching appro…