Beyond Memorization: Orthographic Mapping for Dyslexic, Multilingual, and Striving Readers

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In this edWeb podcast, literacy experts explore how orthographic mapping, the brain-based process that turns phonemic decoding into automatic word recognition, unlocks structured literacy for learners across grade levels. You gain insight into how this Science of Reading approach helps educators support English learners, students with dyslexia or other learning disabilities, and adolescents still building foundational skills.

The presenters dive into:

• What orthographic mapping is—and why memorization falls flat
• Real talk about the secondary literacy crisis and untaught decoding gaps
• Strategies to accelerate mapping for older learners, ELs, and special education populations
• How Really Great Reading’s “Lose the Rules” approach eliminates confusion around schwa, heart words, and irregular spellings
• What leaders and coaches in all content areas can do to support word retention

This edWeb podcast builds capacity for K-12 district leaders and literacy coaches seeking to close the literacy gap with actionable, research-aligned practices.

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