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Bridging the Gap: Effective PD Implementation for Literacy and Learning at the Upper Grade Levels (Episode 1 of 2)
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Episode summary
In this episode of Fresh Ideas for Teaching: In this episode of Leading Voices in Literacy, special guest host and former classroom teacher Jocelyn Simpson sits down with literacy author and expert Dr. Monica Yoo to unpack what truly effective professional development looks like in today’s secondary classrooms. Moving beyond one-off workshops, they explore how sustained, content-focused, and collaborative PD—grounded in ongoing Professional Learning Communities—can drive meaningful change.
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In this episode of Leading Voices in Literacy, special guest host and former classroom teacher Jocelyn Simpson sits down with literacy author and expert Dr. Monica Yoo to unpack what truly effective professional development looks like in today’s secondary classrooms. Moving beyond one-off workshops, they explore how sustained, content-focused, and collaborative PD—grounded in ongoing Professional Learning Communities—can drive meaningful change. Visit Savvas.com/Literacy today to learn more about our high-quality PreK-12 literacy solutions for your school district. LISTEN TO EPISODE TWO HERE > To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.