The Literacy Ladder

04/03/2025

"Had a wonderful discussion and enjoyed being a guest on The Business of Education podcast 🎙️. Huge thanks to Kyle Wallgren for having me on and for all that he and his company, Edsoma, are doing to support literacy!"
Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gRXHGqcy
Watch the full episode and learn more from Lori here: https://lnkd.in/g3NnZTNM

06/26/2023

Now Available On Demand: Heggerty's latest webinar- From Confusion to Clarity: Defining Sight Words, High-Frequency Words, Red Words, and Heart Words

🔗 Watch here: https://bit.ly/43P8Wg4

In the world of reading instruction, there are several terms used to describe words that are essential for building reading fluency and comprehension. However, these terms are often misunderstood and used interchangeably, leading to confusion among educators, parents, and learners alike.

Join us for an engaging and informative webinar as we unravel misconceptions and clarify the distinctions between commonly used terms such as sight words, high-frequency words, red words, and heart words, providing participants with a solid foundation to effectively support literacy development.

05/05/2023

Is your child a STRUGGLING READER? Join us for a virtual conference for PARENTS. May 18th, 7-8:30pm. Register at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/everyonereadingillinois/899884

05/03/2023

🎉 Join us for a new edWeb webinar and discover the key shifts you can make to align your literacy instruction with the Science of Reading.

⭐ During this webinar, you will discover:

🔹Why reading is not a natural process and the significance of oral language in foundational literacy instruction.
🔹 How to break down the Word Recognition and Comprehension strands of Scarborough’s Reading Rope.
🔹 Practical tips and resources that you can apply immediately in your classroom or at home.

🔗 Link to Register: https://bit.ly/3VdRyyu

04/27/2023

📣 NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND: Why Teach Articulation Awareness? The Importance of Accurate Sound Production in Literacy.

Watch On Demand: https://bit.ly/3YeivSj

Did you know: Articulation & speech sounds help facilitate phonemic awareness, positively impacting literacy development? Learn why articulation matters, see real examples of how it can influence students' reading & spelling accuracy, and how to avoid common errors when working with students at home or in the classroom.

Share your top takeaway from the webinar in the comments below!

11/15/2022

08/12/2022

"MOST readers benefit from being explicitly taught how sounds and letters go together. This is true NOT JUST FOR DYSLEXICS (who represent about 10% of all learners) but for the MAJORITY OF READERS."
https://lnkd.in/gmQfSWrE

“A lot of times the teachers have no idea that they’re not teaching things that are beneficial to the kids”

04/26/2022

Hello FB friends! If you have a pre-school aged kiddo at home or work with this population and would like to share with their parents how they can support them on their literacy journey, join my colleague Kelsi as she presents this FREE webinar that will share FUN ways you can support early reading skills at home through developing your child's phonological awareness. Establishing solid phonological awareness from a young age can prevent future reading difficulties! Join us to learn more:) Registration is below. Reach out with any questions!

Want to help your child learn to read but don't know where to start? Then this webinar is for you!

Join us for part one of our "Supporting Early Reading Skills at Home" webinar series to learn how you can engage your preschool-aged child in fun, educational activities that will give your child a strong foundation in reading.

In this webinar we will:
• Define phonological awareness and unpack why it's important
• Explore more than 10 activities you can do with your child to enhance their phonological awareness skills including listening for environmental sounds, rhyming, and more!

Register today @ https://heggerty.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TkBuwpbRRqSnbQKlw6KCag

03/25/2022

Learning disabilities in reading impact children without regard to IQ. They impact children whose homes overflow with books. They impact children who are read to every day. They impact children in every economic class and with every skin color.

Children continue to struggle because schools refuse to adopt evidence based, structured literacy curriculum and offer effective early intervention. We don’t lack the knowledge to help struggling readers, our schools lack meaningful action.

11/07/2021

If you are an educator this is a must watch! For all of you out there with a struggling reader, or if you have struggled yourself, this documentary will give you hope for the future of literacy education!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhaIu3JADJ0

To learn more and be a part of this movement visit https://thetruthaboutreading.com/

Learn more and join the movement at: https://thetruthaboutreading.com/John Corcoran FoundationDNA Films

10/08/2021

If you have an early or struggling reader at home, they should be watching this!!!

A fun, foundational reading TV series for students PreK-3. The show instructs three important underlying components of skillful word reading: phonological awareness, letter names/sounds, and blending sounds to decode words accurately.