In this special 100th episode, I’m joined by guest speaker Angela Griffith, a passionate reading specialist and ARI (Alabama Reading Initiative) Interventionist, to explore what structured literacy looks like in action—especially for students who struggle with reading.

Angela shares her journey with the Alabama Reading Initiative and how her role supports effective reading intervention, phonics instruction, and teaching strategies that align with the science of reading. She breaks down the importance of Tier 1 instruction, explains why multisensory instruction matters, and offers real classroom examples from her work with kindergarten learners and beyond.

We also unpack:

• What it really means to support students with dyslexia

• How Certified Academic Language Therapists play a role in intervention

• The power of teaching mouth positions in phonics lessons

• Why phonological awareness must come before decoding

• Insights into letters training and the Daily Alphabet routine

• Angela’s future goals for strengthening reading skills across the tiers of instruction

Whether you’re a classroom teacher, literacy coach, interventionist, or someone interested in teaching dyslexia and structured literacy, this episode is filled with educational insights you won’t want to miss.

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Learn more about Angela:

Angela is an educator, author, and lifelong learner behind The Daily Alphabet. I’m here to help you create positive learning experiences in your classroom by bringing you research-based strategies and resources.

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