S6 E10 - Before You Commit to a Program, Listen to This

The Structured Literacy Podcast

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In this episode of the Structured Literacy Podcast, Jocelyn provides essential guidance for educational leaders navigating the complex process of selecting instructional programs.

She introduces a research-informed practice model that balances research findings, professional knowledge, and student outcomes, while emphasising that the goal should never be simply to "get a program" but to genuinely improve student learning. Jocelyn outlines the NICE framework for decision-making and shares critical criteria to evaluate when choosing programs.

She warns against relying on social media recommendations and stresses the importance of evidence-based decisions that prioritise struggling students, offering practical advice on how to evaluate programs through sample lessons and gradual implementation approaches that set both teachers and students up for sustained success.

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1. S6 E10 - Before You Commit to a Program, Listen to This (00:00:00)

2. Welcome and Introduction (00:02:11)

3. Starting Points for Program Selection (00:03:24)

4. Research-Informed Practice Framework (00:05:49)

5. Avoiding the Wait-to-Fail Approach (00:09:51)

6. The NICE Decision-Making Framework (00:12:42)

7. Program Non-Negotiables (00:16:51)

8. Critical Evaluation and Implementation Support (00:23:13)

9. Making Decisions When Uncertain (00:28:14)

10. Final Thoughts and Conclusion (00:31:00)