Bridging the Gap: Effective PD Implementation for Literacy and Learning at the Upper Grade Levels (Episode 1 of 2)

How can world language educators help students become more confident communicators? Join special guest host Adam Velthaus as he sits down with Auténtico author Rich Sayers and middle school teachers Adriana Carroll and Alexandra Batouyios to explore practical ways educators can build students’ confidence and communication skills in world language classrooms.Learn more about our award-winning World Language curriculum solutions at Savvas.com/WorldLanguages today! To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district. 

In this episode of Leading Voices in Literacy, special guest host Jamil Odom sits down with literacy expert Monica Yoo and veteran teacher Jenny Freer to unpack what truly effective professional development looks like in today’s classrooms. Moving beyond one-off workshops, they explore how sustained, content-focused, and collaborative PD—grounded in ongoing Professional Learning Communities—can drive meaningful change.Visit Savvas.com/Literacy today to learn more about our high-quality PreK-12 literacy solutions for your school district.To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district. 

In this episode of Leading Voices in Literacy, special guest host and former classroom teacher Jocelyn Simpson sits down with literacy author and expert Dr. Monica Yoo to unpack what truly effective professional development looks like in today’s secondary classrooms. Moving beyond one-off workshops, they explore how sustained, content-focused, and collaborative PD—grounded in ongoing Professional Learning Communities—can drive meaningful change.Visit Savvas.com/Literacy today to learn more about our high-quality PreK-12 literacy solutions for your school district. LISTEN TO EPISODE TWO HERE >To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district. 

In this episode, guest host Dr. Chrisna Perry sits down with literacy expert Dr. Lee Wright to explore practical, classroom-ready strategies for differentiating reading instruction without sacrificing evidence-based practices.From building effective small groups to balancing skill development with meaningful reading experiences, they unpack how educators can support diverse learners while staying grounded in the principles of the Science of Reading.Whether you're refining your small group instruction or rethinking how differentiation fits into your literacy block, this conversation offers actionable insights you can apply right away.Visit Savvas.com/Literacy today to learn more about our high-quality PreK-12 literacy solutions for your school district. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district. 

Join guest host Dr. Chrisna Perry and renowned literacy researcher Dr. Sharon Vaughn for a much-needed conversation on the Science of Reading and the growing national shift toward evidence-based literacy instruction. Together, they unpack some of the most common myths and misconceptions surrounding effective reading and writing instruction — and explain why applying the research across all grade levels, for all students, is more essential than ever.Visit Savvas.com/Literacy today to learn more about our high-quality PreK-12 literacy solutions for your school district. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district. 

Join guest host Dr. Chrisna Perry and renowned Science of Writing expert Dr. Young-Suk Kim as they discuss ways to best support students who struggle with writing. Visit Savvas.com/Literacy today to learn more about our high-quality PreK-12 literacy solutions for your school district. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district. 

Join guest host Dr. Chrisna Perry for an insightful panel conversation with leading literacy experts — Dr. Pamela Mason, Dr. Ernest Morrell, and Dr. Lee Wright — as they explore the powerful shift in literacy instruction toward the Science of Reading. Together, they offer diverse perspectives grounded in research and practice.Whether you're an educator, curriculum leader, or edtech innovator, this expert roundtable delivers fresh thinking on transforming literacy education.Visit Savvas.com/Literacy to explore our high-quality PreK–12 literacy solutions.To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district. 

Join guest host Dr. Chrisna Perry and renowned literacy expert Dr. Elfrieda Hiebert as they explore the groundbreaking potential of AI in supporting vocabulary development and improving literacy outcomes. Dr. Hiebert discusses how AI tools can analyze language data to uncover powerful insights about word features—like morphology, exposure age, abstraction, and frequency—and how educators can use these insights to select words and texts more strategically.Whether you're an educator, curriculum designer, or edtech innovator, this conversation offers fresh ideas on how technology can revolutionize the way students learn language.Visit Savvas.com/Literacy today to learn more about our high-quality PreK-12 literacy solutions for your school district.To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district. 

Join guest host Dr. Chrisna Perry and renowned literacy expert Dr. Alfred Tatum for an important episode of the Leading Voices in Literacy podcast. Together, they explore practical strategies educators can use to support struggling readers. Don't miss this special episode filled with valuable tips and actionable advice every literacy educator can bring to their classroom!Visit Savvas.com/Literacy today to learn more about our high-quality PreK-12 literacy solutions for your school district. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district. 

Join guest host Dr. Chrisna Perry and renowned multilingual learner expert Dr. Jim Cummins for an insightful episode of the Leading Voices in Literacy podcast. Together, they explore practical strategies educators can use to create a supportive, language-rich learning environment where multilingual learners thrive and reach their full academic potential. Don’t miss this special episode packed with valuable tips and actionable advice that every literacy educator can bring to their classroom!Visit Savvas.com/Literacy today to learn more about our high-quality PreK-12 literacy solutions for your school district. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.