Is it a behavior issue or a language and literacy issue?
The Be Podcast Network, an organization of more than four dozen engaging shows dedicated to education, and Reading Is Fundamental are partnering during National Literacy Month to share high-impact conversations about literacy with more than 40 unique episodes featuring conversations about the state of children’s literacy nationwide, best practices for reading instruction and engagement, strategies to foster the joy of reading in school and at home, and much more.
In this interview, Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan revisits conversations surrounding the school-to-confinement pipeline, giving students’ the language skills to understand their rights, the link between language, literacy and “behavior problems”, and how to get started with policy work.
She shares her commentary on the following:
- Why students who’ve received repeated detentions or suspensions should be screened or evaluated to rule out language and literacy issues.
- Saying “developmental language disorder” is ALLOWED in the schools. But what does that mean in practice and why is it important?
- Language therapy, read-alouds, and explicit reading instruction: These things aren’t just for younger students; they’re for any student who needs them.
- Want to address those chronic “behavior issues” at the secondary level? Then give your related service providers the time to provide services.
- Policy briefs: A tool to help you get started with advocacy work