Podclassed
Podclassed is focused on sharing a variety of perspectives on varying topics in education with the goal of improving education for every student. While we’re not sure that a podcast can change the world, we believe that the first step is having important conversations. Each episode focuses on a specific topic in education. These topics are discussed by parents, educators, and experts and hosted by Laura Axtell, M.Ed. from Reading Horizons. Visit https://www.readinghorizons.com/podclassed to subscribe to updates and download free resources.
Episodes
If you've enjoyed the past six seasons of Podclassed, you will love the latest podcast series from Reading Horizons, Literacy Talks. Tune in today!
Paul Black, M.Ed, Ed.S., NCSP, a school psychologist and literacy consultant, joins Laura Axtell, M.Ed., to close season 6 of Podclassed with a discussion about recent reading research. The discussion covers the difference between evidence-based and research-based reading programs, phonemic awareness and sound-letter correspondence, and the impact of teacher training in the science of reading. By incorporating the most up-to-date r...
Dr. Barbara Wirostko and Donell Pons, M.Ed, MAT, join Laura Axtell to discuss the social-emotional and academic needs of college students and adult learners with dyslexia. The discussion focuses on both what did and didn't work for these students over the course of the pandemic and how we can take these lessons into the future.
Dr. Ivy Bonk joins Laura Axtell on Podclassed as they discuss the impact of childhood trauma on student learning. Dr. Bonk began her research when she realized many students who were being referred for Special Education services, didn't truly have a learning disability. Rather, they were struggling in school due to traumatic experiences. This episode includes how you can recognize trauma, what educators can do, and what system...
Carrie Drake Saunderson, MA, joins the host of Podclassed, Laura Axtell, M.Ed., to discuss how educators can utilize principles of positive psychology to reduce stress and burnout. Topics include: sources of stress for educators, adaptability, the importance of simple routines and habits, the pillars of wellness, and reframing stress. To learn more from Carrie, visit readinghorizons.com/sel to view the recordings of previous webina...
In this episode of Podclassed, Dr. William Blake and Shantell Berrett Blake, MA, discuss multiple strategies you can use to build your stress resilience both in and out of your office or classroom. These strategies are helpful as you cope with the changes that have resulted from the pandemic and for coping with stress in your everyday life. This interview is in connection to a free webinar series sponsored by Reading Horizons, Gett...
Dr. Lori Desautels explores the impact of stress and anxiety on the brain and learning, shares the superpower humans possess, and discusses solutions for supporting adults and children during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Understanding the unique characteristics of older struggling readers is critical to meeting their academic and psychological needs. Laura discusses the research on juveniles and adults including the causation between reading difficulties and crime and options for providing more successful intervention to this underserved population.
William Van Cleave shares insights, research, and instructional considerations for teaching syntax, handwriting, the writing process, morphology, and more.
Many parents have made or will make, decisions about how to best provide education for their children during this challenging period. In this episode, Sara Roth shares information and insights about the differences between learning at home versus homeschooling and provides a valuable perspective based on 12 years of homeschooling experience with her three sons.
A conversation with Peter Wright, special education lawyer and founder of Wrightslaw, about a variety of educational issues including dyslexia, compensatory education, educational malpractice, and funding for services during a pandemic.
A conversation with Peter Wright, special education lawyer and founder of Wrightslaw. This two-part episode will cover a variety of educational issues including dyslexia, compensatory education, educational malpractice, and funding for services during a pandemic.
Stacy Hurst, M.Ed., shares her unique journey through the world of education, specifically reading and literacy instruction. After years of teaching, she now is moving into a dual role as a curriculum writer and a professor of pre-service literacy teachers. Hurst will share her research on teacher preparation for literacy instruction and where her focus will be as a professor given the current pandemic.
A parent/former educator discusses her journey of discovery with her own son's sensory issues and how it changed her parenting. A fascinating discussion of sensory differences that don't meet the criteria for Sensory Processing Disorder or Autism and how parents and teachers can think about and respond to children with sensory issues at home and in the classroom.
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