"A Deep Dive into Phonics and Word Study" Professional Development

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Welcome to the Teaching with Valor Podcast, where we explore strategies, insights, and best practices for educators at all levels. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re diving deep into a fundamental aspect of literacy instruction: Phonics and Word Study.
Whether you’re teaching at the elementary, middle, or high school level, understanding and effectively implementing phonics and word study is essential for student success.
This episode will also feature two additional segments that further explore related topics, and we’ll end with a special bonus segment answering a parent question on this very subject.
Show Notes
Here are five websites where you can learn more about Phonics and Word Study:

1. Reading Rockets
   A comprehensive resource for teachers, parents, and others involved in teaching reading. It offers strategies, lessons, and activities focused on phonics and literacy development.
2. International Literacy Association (ILA)
   The ILA provides research, resources, and professional development opportunities related to literacy education, including phonics and word study.
3. Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR)
   FCRR offers free resources and activities for teaching reading, including a focus on phonics and word study strategies.
4. Understood.org
   A resource for parents and educators that provides insights and strategies for helping children with learning differences, including phonics and word study techniques.
5. Scholastic: Teaching Phonics
   Scholastic offers articles, lesson plans, and activities specifically designed to support phonics instruction across various grade levels.

Stay tuned for more episodes, and remember, every student is unique, and every classroom can be a place where all students succeed. Keep teaching with valor!