Bridging the gap between research & practice for reading, learning disabilities, ADHD, autism & more. Dyslexic thinker. #RightToRead #ScienceOfReading
Greater Vancouver
Joined May 2019
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Two conversations. One powerful message.
I loved speaking with Dr. Antonio Fierro on #TheRightToReadInitiative podcast about multilingual learners, oral language, and the Science of Reading.
🧵 Key takeaways:
🎙️ Listen here:
Episode 1: open.spotify.com/episode/46D…
Episode 2: open.spotify.com/episode/40H…
#ScienceOfReading #StructuredLiteracy #Literacy #Education #MultilingualLearners #ELL #TeacherTwitter
These episodes are full of practical insights for educators, school leaders, and anyone passionate about literacy.
4️⃣ Every teacher -> language teacher.
Whether you teach math, science, history, or K, language is embedded in everything!
5️⃣ Equity -> access.
Every child deserves evidence-based reading instruction & the opportunity to succeed.
2️⃣ Structured Literacy benefits all Sts—including multilingual learners.
Explicit instruction doesn't limit learners—it gives them access.
3️⃣ Supporting MLL doesn't mean lowering expectations.
Maintain rigorous learning while providing purposeful language supports.
🧵 Key takeaways:
1️⃣ Reading begins with language.
Children build the foundation for literacy through conversation, vocabulary, and oral language long before they begin decoding.
New research comparing 68 studies shows Structured Literacy outperforms Balanced Literacy—by a lot.
SL = clearer, stronger reading gains.
BL = a rebrand of Whole Language.
It’s time to teach reading based on evidence, not vibes. 📚✨
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Kathryn Garforth, Ph. D. retweeted
It is finally time to release the first episode of Season 6! I had the pleasure of speaking with the amazing Dr. Maria Murray of the @reading_league! I loved learning about the story behind her journey. open.spotify.com/episode/2MU…
Interested in learning more about @R2RInitiative's first episode of Season 6? Here is an overview... Bridging the Gap: The Essential Shift from Reading Research to Classroom Practice linkedin.com/pulse/bridging-…
So excited for Season 6 of The @R2RInitiative podcast! S6 E1: Maria Murray youtu.be/lF0Y_xnT3EA?si=TN3G… via @YouTube
Thank you @NateJoseph19 and @NathanielRSwain for this fantastic conversation about RTI and MTSS. Something every educator should listen to. It's about knowing better so that you can do better!
youtu.be/4jpFRnAaflU?si=O7d0…
So happy to see this finally happening—after decades of advocacy, change is coming! I’ve been pushing for years, & the changes for kids at risk of reading failure. Excited for the symposium and what’s ahead for public education. #RightToRead #LiteracyMatters
Kathryn Garforth, Ph. D. retweeted
Happy #TBT! Found this old calendar where I was Miss July 2010 💁♀️
Back then, I was told I was too #dyslexic to become a certified #specialed teacher.
Didn’t get that title—but I’ve still changed lives, and I’m proud of the path I’ve taken. 💙
#Dyslexia #RightToRead
Kathryn Garforth, Ph. D. retweeted
🎙️ Meet Dr. Kathryn Garforth—dyslexia advocate, education expert & host of the #Right2ReadInitiative podcast.
Told she was too dyslexic to teach, she now empowers others through evidence-based literacy & bold conversations. 💬📚
#Dyslexia #RightToRead #ScienceOfReading
Happy #TBT! Found this old calendar where I was Miss July 2010 💁♀️
Back then, I was told I was too #dyslexic to become a certified #specialed teacher.
Didn’t get that title—but I’ve still changed lives, and I’m proud of the path I’ve taken. 💙
#Dyslexia #RightToRead
Heading to #LitLearn2025? I can't wait. I’d like to meet up with anyone in the area!
Scan the QR code to 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚 so we have a chance to chat while I'm there. So much to do and see!
#IDA #righttoread #1in5 #dyslexiaeducation tidycal.com/garfortheducatio…
I’m looking forward to this book club! Hope you can join us.
Book club April 29 Dyslexia empowerment plan PLUS Dr Garforth
will be Joining us in person for a short Q/A
@GarforthEduc
penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/…
Please RSVP
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I'm looking forward to heading out East next week! First stop is Toronto for this and then off to Winnipeg for a few days. Let me know if your going... I'd love to connect. I've set up a calendar so you can book a time for us to meet! @IDA_Ontario
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Kathryn Garforth, Ph. D. retweeted
As a dyslexic child I was put into a few reading interventions that didn't work for me before I found one that did. This was very hard on my self esteem. Please don't just assume the interventions that are offered to your child are going to work.
Thank you to @NateJoseph19 for including me in this project. Let's make every minute of intervention time count for students at risk of reading failure! #RightToRead link.springer.com/epdf/10.10…
Thank you to @NateJoseph19 for including me in this project. Let's make every minute of intervention time count for students at risk of reading failure! #RightToRead link.springer.com/epdf/10.10…