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Learn Literacy - a place to focus on 'Language for Life' by teaching literacy through language and structure. Important topics of conversation will be Orton-Gillingham, Structured Literacy, Dyslexia, Structured Word Inquiry and related random wonderings. Your host is Cheryl Urbanczyk, a career educator with thirty years experience between teaching and school administration. When her own daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia, she began a learning journey to gain the knowledge and skills needed to help her own child. Cheryl is a Fellow of the Orton-Gillingham Academy, a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist (IDA/CERI) and a Reading Specialist (OCT). Listen in to learn valuable insights and take-aways to support literacy instruction and student achievement. For more information, go to learnliteracy.com , @learnliteracy1, @cherylurbanczyk1.
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Signup to Generate a PitchLearn Literacy - a place to focus on 'Language for Life' by teaching literacy through language and structure. Important topics of conversation will be Orton-Gillingham, Structured Literacy, Dyslexia, Structured Word Inquiry and related random wonderings. Your host is Cheryl Urbanczyk, a career educator with thirty years experience between teaching and school administration.
Learn Literacy Podcast is hosted by Cheryl Urbanczyk. The show has published 27 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "27. Sheila Costello - OG Fellow" (29 October 2026, 33 minutes), "26. History of Dyslexia Part 13: Orton Part 3" (22 October 2026, 18 minutes), and "25. Katie Takayanagi - Making Reading Accessible" (15 October 2026, 31 minutes).
Learn Literacy Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 27 episodes.
Booking probability for Learn Literacy Podcast is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Learn Literacy Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Learn Literacy Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Cheryl Urbanczyk hosts Learn Literacy Podcast, an education podcast with 27 episodes published.
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Learn Literacy Podcast
In this episode of the Learn Literacy Podcast, Cheryl Urbanczyk interviews Sheila Costello about her journey in the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach to literacy education. They discuss the evolution of OG, the importance...
Episode #26
This episode of the Learn Literacy Podcast focuses on Dr. Samuel T. Orton's contributions to understanding and treating dyslexia, highlighting his pioneering work in the field of language disabilities and the...
Episode #25
In this episode of the Learn Literacy Podcast, host Cheryl Urbanczyk interviews Katie Takayanagi, an Orton Gillingham fellow, discussing her journey into teaching, the Orton Gillingham approach, and the importance of...
Episode #24
This episode of the Learn Literacy Podcast delves into the life and contributions of Dr. Samuel Orton, a pivotal figure in the understanding of dyslexia. Through biographical sketches and personal anecdotes, the...
Episode #24
This conversation with Mary Ann Coulson is about her book 'Adam's Way: The Journey of a Child with Dyslexia and a Resource Guide for Parents' which delves into the personal journey of supporting her son living with...
Episode #22
The conversation provides a comprehensive overview of Dr. Samuel Orton's life, work, and contributions to the understanding and treatment of dyslexia and language disabilities. It delves into his early life, education...
Episode #21
The conversation covers the introduction to Orton Gillingham, the impact of Orton Gillingham on teaching, embodied learning, fine motor skills, cursive writing, writing instruction, executive function, and the role of...
Episode #22
The episode provides a comprehensive overview or 'recap' of Dr. James Hinschelwood's 1917 book, 'Congenital Word Blindness,' covering topics such as acquired and congenital word blindness, hereditary factors, prognosis...
Episode #19
Ken Bignell, an OG practitioner, shares his journey of becoming an OG practitioner, the impact of OG on students, and the challenges and opportunities in the field of literacy education. He emphasizes the importance of...
Episode #18
This is the last chapter of Dr. James Hinchelwood's 1917 book 'Congenital Word Blindness' and its title is 'Prognosis'. It provides insights into the history of dyslexia, emphasizing the importance of hope, equity, and...
Episode #17
The conversation covers Ellen O'Brien's journey with OG and structured literacy, the impact of OG on her son, challenges and strategies for teaching literacy to middle school students, the unique needs of adolescent...
Episode #16
The conversation delves into the history and diagnosis of congenital word blindness, highlighting challenges in recognition, diagnosis, and defining the condition. It emphasizes the importance of knowledge dissemination...
Episode #15
The conversation focuses on trauma-informed responses and the impact of emotional dysregulation on children with learning difficulties. It explores the brain's response to stress and trauma, the importance of safety and...
Episode #14
In this episode of the Learn Literacy Podcast, Cheryl Urbanczyk discusses the history of dyslexia, focusing on Dr. James Hinschelwood's 1917 book 'Congenital Word Blindness.' The episode explores case studies of...
Episode #13
The conversation delves into the journey of Peggy Price with Orton-Gillingham (OG), highlighting the importance of the diagnostic and prescriptive model in literacy instruction. It also explores the shift in OG practice...
Episode #12
The conversation delves into the early understanding of dyslexia, the nature of the condition, reading and phonics, reading by sight, reading figures and arithmetic, writing and dictation, music and oral instruction...
Episode #11
Francine Hannon shares her journey as an Orton-Gillingham practitioner, discussing her teaching model, challenges, and future goals. She emphasizes the importance of understanding neurodiverse profiles and the need for...
Episode #10
The review of Dr James Hinschelwood's 1917 book 'Congenital Word Blindness' continues with Ch. 2. The episode delves into the history and understanding of congenital word blindness, highlighting early recognition and...
Episode #9
Sarah Trenholm shares her journey with Orton Gillingham (OG) and its impact on her work in supporting students with learning differences. From discovering OG to the challenges and rewards of the practicum, Sarah's...
Episode #8
This episode begins our series on Dr James Hinshelwood's book 'Congenital Word Blindness' published in 1917. In the first chapter, the focus is on acquired word blindness. It explores the concept of acquired word...
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