S4 E6: Unpacking the SSSR Conference with Kate & Una

From Reading Road Trip by International Dyslexia Association Ontario

August 4, 2025 · 36 min · Season 4 · Episode 6

About this episode

Kate and Una reflect on their experiences at the 2025 Society for the Scientific Study of Reading Conference in Calgary.

Reading Road Trip hits the road! In this special episode, co-producer Dr. Una Malcolm swaps her behind-the-scenes hat for a mic as she and host Kate Winn unpack their highlights and hot takes from the 2025 Society for the Scientific Study of Reading Conference in Calgary. From poster sessions to practitioner panels (and even a scenic detour to Banff), Kate and Una reflect on their conference adventure. Plus, listen in for a bonus segment featuring top structured literacy tips from Reading Road Trip listeners! Links to past Reading Road Trip episodes mentioned: Season 4, Episode 4 – Implementation Science with Dr. Katlynn Dahl Leonard Season 3, Episode 8 – Higher Education & Systems-Level Literacy with Dr. Andrea Fraser Season 1, Episode 3 – Foundational Literacy Skills with Dr. Holly Lane Season 1, Episode 2 – Language and Literacy with Dr. Sonia Cabell

People in this episode

Host: Kate Winn

Guest: Dr. Una Malcolm

Topics covered

conference highlights
structured literacy
reading education
practitioner panels
poster sessions

Keywords

SSSR Conference
structured literacy tips
Calgary
Banff
Reading Road Trip

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Society for the Scientific Study of Reading

Books & works: Reading Road Trip, Season 4, Episode 4 – Implementation Science with Dr. Katlynn Dahl Leonard, Season 3, Episode 8 – Higher Education & Systems-Level Literacy with Dr. Andrea Fraser, Season 1, Episode 3 – Foundational Literacy Skills with Dr. Holly Lane, Season 1, Episode 2 – Language and Literacy with Dr. Sonia Cabell

Places: Calgary, Banff