
Spotlight on Structured Literacy Summer Special with Guest Dr. Laura Tortorelli
August 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
We are excited to announce IDA-GA will offer a special summer webinar with Dr. Laura Tortorelli. More details will be coming out in 2025.
In the meantime, get to know our guest by listening to this January 2024 podcast episode from Just Right Readers:
Elevating Reading Skills: Strategies for 3rd-5th Grade Classrooms with Dr. Laura Tortorelli
In January 2024, Dr. Christi Lamb and Terri Lamb hosted Dr. Laura Tortorelli, an esteemed associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University. Known for her profound scholarship that delves into the realms of how and who teachers teach, Dr. Tortorelli’s focus on bridging the gap between research and practice in reading education is nothing short of inspiring.
During the podcast, Dr. Tortorelli shared insights into her journey from a creative writing enthusiast to an educator passionately committed to teaching reading. Her story began with a love for reading, which initially led her to pursue creative writing. However, her experience teaching creative writing to young children revealed to her the fundamental importance of reading in education. This realization prompted her to shift her focus and pursue a degree in teaching reading, driven by the desire to empower children with the tools to access enriching literature. Dr. Tortorelli’s experience underscores the intricate relationship between reading and writing, highlighting how each skill enriches the other. Her commitment to improving reading fluency and comprehension in children, particularly in the context of informational texts, stands out as a testament to her dedication to fostering a generation of proficient and enthusiastic readers.