S4 E10: Expert Tips for Your Best School Year Yet!

From Reading Road Trip by International Dyslexia Association Ontario

September 1, 2025 · 38 min · Season 4 · Episode 10

About this episode

In the season finale, expert guests share tips for a successful school year.

It’s the season finale of Season 4 of Reading Road Trip! Kate wraps up the season with an all-star lineup of nine expert guests, each sharing one powerful tip to set you up for your best school year yet. From data meetings to integrated instruction, parent communication to avoiding burnout, this finale is packed with practical advice you can use right away. Join us as we celebrate the close of another fabulous podcast season with insights from some of the most thoughtful voices in the field. Many thanks to this episode's fabulous guests: Dr. Renata Archie, Dr. Sonia Cabell, Dr. Pam Kastner, Dr. Holly Lane, Dr. Matt Burns, Dr. Jamie Metsala, Alicia Smith, Jacqueline Chartier, and Dr. Todd Cunningham! Reading Road Trip Mentioned Season 1, Episode 6 — Dr. Renata Archie on universal screening Season 1, Episode 2 — Dr. Sonia Cabell on early literacy Season 3, Episode 1 — Sonia Cabell and Anita Archer (recorded live at Lit Learn 2024) Season 1, Episode 3 — Dr. Holly Lane on foundational reading skills

People in this episode

Host: Kate

Guests: Dr. Renata Archie, Dr. Sonia Cabell, Dr. Pam Kastner, Dr. Holly Lane, Dr. Matt Burns, Dr. Jamie Metsala, Alicia Smith, Jacqueline Chartier, Dr. Todd Cunningham

Topics covered

expert tips
school year
education
parent communication
avoiding burnout
integrated instruction

Keywords

school year
expert tips
education
parent communication
burnout
integrated instruction

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Reading Road Trip, Season 1, Episode 6, Season 1, Episode 2, Season 3, Episode 1, Season 1, Episode 3