The Magical Intersection: Where Structured Literacy Meets Tiered Instruction

Listen to this episode from Literacy Talks on Spotify. In this episode, the Literacy Talks team dives into Dr. Tim Odegard’s compelling article from Perspectives on Language and Literacy—“Structured Literacy: The Backbone of a Robust Literacy Ecosystem.” Join Stacy, Donell, and Lindsay as they explore what it really means to teach at the “magical intersection” of instruction and student engagement. From tiered systems of support (MTSS/RTI) to the practical realities of implementing Structured Literacy in the classroom, this episode offers both inspiration and actionable insights for educators at every level.Note: The article starts on page 80 of the online version of IDA's 75th anniversary edition of "Perspectives on Language and Literacy".Chat about this episode in The Science of Reading Collective.Explore the Reading Horizons Discovery® Product Suite.Access past show notes.Read the transcripts.