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61. From Screening to Support: Coaching Teachers to Reach Every Learner with Jean Peake (Dyslexia Awareness Month)
Literacy Coach Bonus Episode • 17th October 2025 • Literacy in Color: A Science of Reading Aligned Podcast for Educators • Michelle Sullivan • Literacy Coach & Science of Reading Advocate
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In this Dyslexia Awareness Month bonus episode of Literacy in Color, I’m joined by Jean Peake, Lower School Literacy Specialist and Orton-Gillingham Practitioner. Jean shares about the importance of early screening, diagnostic assessments, and data-driven interventions – especially for those with dyslexia. Jean’s insights are both practical and heart-centered, reminding us that literacy work is about more than data. It’s about protecting the hearts of the students we serve. 

Key Takeaways:

  • Why universal screening for all students is essential
  • What to look for when analyzing assessment data beyond “on grade level” labels
  • Practical, high-impact classroom strategies that support dyslexic learners — and truly benefit all students
  • How to partner with parents in ways that are empathetic, clear, and empowering

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