The Teachercast Podcast

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome author and CEO of the 95 Percent Group, Susan Hall on the program to discuss the importance of Literacy Intervention in the primary grades. Check out Susan’s new book “10 Success Factors for Literacy Intervention: Getting Results with MTSS in Elementary Schools” available from http://www.ascd.org/Publications/ascd-authors/susan-hall.aspx (ASCD). https://www.teachercast.net/product/1416626174/US/teach00-20/?cart=y ()In this episode, we discuss: How to support young readers as they develop their literacy skills When parents suspect a reading issue what can they do?Susan advises parents to trust your instincts Ask questions at school such as “Which reading group is my child in?” Ask about assessments, whether there are small groups for those who are struggling, what systems are in place to assist teachers with small group instruction, etc What is the state of literacy in today’s elementary schools?The US is about in the middle of the 37 developed countr