I'm THRILLED to share this post about #DevLangDis now available on Reading Rockets. Thank you Karla McGregor🟧 & Reading Rockets for advocating w/me! This is HUGE bc Reading Rockets is a go-to resource for educators. Learn more about DLD here: readingrockets.org/helping-all-re…

There's been some talk about "scripted" lessons lately. I think @BookwormsRW has the great response: "'Well, this isn't about you.' Kids actually love structure. Absolutely love it, crave it, it provides a safe space for them to learn--and the stuff itself is so interesting."

🎉 ONlit is back for Year 2! 🗓️ We're kicking off with lots of exciting live events. It's not too late to join the fun and register! ✨ Let's make this year even better together! Register here: onlit.org/events-overvie…

Proof I’ve turned my brain on once during this summer I’ve dedicated to my long Covid recovery.

We are excited to announce the 2025 Literacy & Learning Conference and invite educators, researchers, and practitioners to submit proposals for breakout sessions. This conference aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing in the field of structured literacy.

Thanks to Bloorview School Authority and Tobii Dynavox® for this lunchtime learning today.

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a problem with language, its content, form and use. Language is everywhere. DLD has a major impact on people affected by it. Let's speak up and advocate for people with DLD. RADLDcampaign #DLDday

Thank you to ⁦edWeb.net⁩ for this lunchtime learning! 🤓 👄 👂

Do you want a weekend-before-the-election distraction? Come to Planet Word Museum on Saturday morning to hear Julie Washington talk about language variation and literacy development in African American children. Would be fun to see you there! Museum is amazing. planetwordmuseum.org/events/eyes-on…

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We're now up to 6,500 views for my 8.5-minute introduction video to the science of reading. Thank you to everyone who has shared it. I really hope you've found it useful in some way. youtu.be/JvtUxB5WM1k?si…

Want to learn how a Talk Moves intervention supported oral language and participation skills in a Grade 2/3 class? Read our new preprint & summary infographic doi.org/10.31234/osf.i… Learn more about Talk Moves scilearn.uwo.ca/resources/talk… Lisa Archibald

We are loving reading all about the great work being done out there! One more week to submit your nomination! Nominate a colleague 👇 conference.idaontario.com/literacy-leade…

This quick read gives the FACTS about reading, dispelling any myths or misconceptions. Thank you Stacey Rickman, OCT & SLP 🇨🇦 for this addition to the ONlit Resource Library Find it here 👉 onlit.org/resource/know-…

⁦Thank you@LaurenDenusik⁩ for this morning’s important discussion re: neurodiversity.

🚘 Buckle up - #ReadingRoadTrip is back for a fourth season! Join classroom teacher Kate Winn for a jam-packed season featuring fabulous guests. 🎧 Catch the trailer on your favourite podcast app or podcast.idaontario.com

Source: CBC share.google/8lJjwYn3Xm31V7…

Check out this low-cost webinar on an important topic - Developmental Language Disorder in bilingual students, Sept 22: speech.edu.au/event-details/…

Who do you hope to see presenting at IDA Ontario’s LitLearn spring 2026 conference? Know of someone everyone needs to hear? Please share our call for proposals.

📢Starting this week, the OHRC is looking for your thoughts and feedback on the usefulness of its website and social media channels. Help us improve our communication with you by completing our 2025 user survey!