Pam Kastner
@liv2learn
Contributing Faculty Member, Mount Saint Joseph University, Reading Science Doctoral Program. President, The Reading League PA. Passionate advocate for the SOR
“Due to the fact that there are many ways a child can fall through the cracks,this makes the first 3 years of school the most important in the child’s life. It also means the K, 1st& 2nd grade teachers are the most important teachers in the entire system.”Mc Guinness,1997, p.211.
Look at our afternoon snack today at the Explicit Instruction Academy!!! Thank you Dr. Stephanie Stollar for these amazing cookies!!!
☀️Week 9 of #SummerSkillSaturdays is a #BookStudyBonanza! 📚 6 book studies on Structured Literacy, Dyslexia, ELs, Comprehension & more—with resources & recordings! 🖼️Infographic: bit.ly/Kastner-SSS-We… 📖 bit.ly/Kastner-SSS-We…
I cannot wait to listen to this podcast, Dr. Nickerson!!!!
It was an honor to join @measuredmom on the Triple R Teaching podcast. I always enjoy talking about how we can better meet the needs of advanced readers! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tho…
It was an honor to join @measuredmom on the Triple R Teaching podcast. I always enjoy talking about how we can better meet the needs of advanced readers! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tho…
Week 8 of #SummerSkillSaturdays: ✍️Writing Wonders! Boost handwriting with top resources from Graham, Van Cleave, Datchuk & more! PLUS free tools (LIFTER & CLIFTER)! 🖋️ bit.ly/Kastner-SSS-We… 📝 bit.ly/Kastner-SSS-We… #WritingMatters
📢 PA educators, families—everyone! Reading is a right. Urge leaders to pass SB700/HB684 & fund $100M for literacy. Kids can’t wait. Act now to close the gap & secure PA’s future. 💬 Send a message in seconds: mstr.app/8dd50c4c-8b5d-… 📚 #LiteracyMatters
🌞Week 7 of #SummerSkillSaturdays = a deep dive into semantics/vocabulary! Explore 6 powerhouse resources on explicit routines, SWI, morphemes & more! Infographic👉 bit.ly/KastnerWeek7-S… | Full post👉 bit.ly/Kastner-FullNa… #SemanticSaturdayStrategies
📚 Week 6 of #SummerSkillSaturdays is here! Summarization boosts comprehension (effect size = .79). Explore 6 top tools to teach it: infographic 👉 bit.ly/Kastner-Week6-… + full guide 👉 bit.ly/Kastner-FullNa… #GetTheGIST
Common sense is investing in early literacy! @GovernorShapiro
My budget gets stuff done for Pennsylvanians. Raising the minimum wage so folks can earn a decent living. Putting more teachers in our kids' classrooms. Giving folks funding to repair their aging homes. This is common sense stuff — and if we work together, we can get it done.
It’s Toolkit Tuesday! Boost reading comprehension with the GIST Toolkit from Great Middle Schools—research-based strategies, examples, & organizers to help grades 4–9 students grasp and express what they read.📚 greatmiddleschools.org/toolkits/readi…
Research shows writing by hand leads to better recognition and understanding of letters. It also improves memory and recall of words. Handwriting Helps Kids Learn. Here’s How to Make the Most of It kqed.org/mindshift/6528…
Week 5 of #SummerSkillsSaturdays highlights 6 must-see resources on Structured Literacy, featuring Dr. Spear-Swerling’s article + webcast, IDA & Cox Campus guides, infographics & more! Infographic: bit.ly/Kastner-SSS-We… Details: bit.ly/Kastner-SSS-SL…
Congratulations, @BrookhartDawn & @DarylAMichel on what is certain to be a bestseller which will make a significant impact on school leaders!!
We're getting closer!!
Thank you, @JasonOrtitay, for your steadfast advocacy for structured literacy for ALL in Pennsylvania. The time is NOW! Call the Governor’s Office: 717-787-2500, Text the Governor at: 717-788-8990 & tell Governor Shapiro you support FUNDING for structured literacy for ALL in…
The time is now. Early literacy! @GovernorShapiro @PAHouseGOP @JohnCena @paliteracy @liv2learn @everyonereadste @TeachPlusPA @embracethesor
Congratulations @DarylAMichel and @BrookhartDawn ! How fortunate to have both of you launching @MCPER_EDU 's MTSS journey!
Thank you for an inspiring start! 🙌 A heartfelt thank you to our keynote speakers, @DarylAMichel and @BrookhartDawn, for launching us into Navigating the MTSS Journey with a powerful message on Leading Change Through Collective Leadership. Your insights set the tone for a…
@JoshShapiroPA @GovernorShapiro @SenElderVogelJr @Kozak4PA @CameraForSenate @RobMatzie @RepJoshKail
Thank you to the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) and to all the California educators who attended my session today for the California Literacy Conference! This was my third year presenting at this incredible literacy conference, and it is always an honor!!
