
This is the SMARTER Literacy Podcast from Ascend SMARTER Intervention, hosted by Lindsey Buck and Corey Pollard. Join us as we simplify the Science of Reading and bring you the tools and strategies to help students of all ages succeed in reading and writing. In each episode, we’ll dive into proven, research-based strategies and break down complex concepts, share actionable tips, and explore the po... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 28 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationHow ToCourses | |||

Many educators feel overwhelmed trying to support students who don’t clearly fit into traditional literacy intervention models. In this episode, we explore the “messy middle,” where structured literacy meets professional judgment, and why evidence-ba... more
We break down how to use a simple five-step executive functioning framework with students to support focus, regulation, and task completion. You’ll learn practical ways to set clear goals, build attention stamina, create manageable plans, and reflect... more
In this episode, we share a reflective approach to starting the new year (or at any time of the year!) using an executive functioning framework designed to create calm, clarity, and alignment. Instead of pushing harder, focus on setting intentions, r... more
In this episode, we share simple, no-prep ways to bring games into your literacy lessons using simple materials like a whiteboard, a die, or a word list. Learn how to make reading practice more engaging, boost motivation, and hit multiple literacy sk... more
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I loved this podcast anyway and todays episode for secondary teachers was great!!! I signed up for your webinar!!
I love a good research based literacy podcast, and this one fits the bill! I use their intervention freebies and visuals in my role as a special education teacher daily!
Thanks to the both of you for supporting educators in such a wonderful way with proven and researched based data. I look forward to more podcasts!
I cannot wait to hear more from this incredible team - they have so many helpful tips to implement with students!!
This team always has wonderful content! I’m excited to hear all the helpful information in this podcast!
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