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Episode 12: Student Learning Needs: How to Assess, Adapt, and Achieve with Dr. Miriam Ortiz (16 minutes)

On this episode of Literacy Matters, Cheryl Lundy Swift connects with Dr. Ortiz, owner and chief consultant of K12 Matters. Dr. Ortiz has helped countless schools and organizations incorporate evidence-based practices into their curricula and achieve positive educational outcomes for learners of all backgrounds.
ABOUT CHERYL LUNDY SWIFT, M.Ed

Cheryl is an award-winning educational leader and is currently pursuing her doctorate in Educational Leadership. She served as the lead curriculum developer for Learning Without Tears’ Get Set for School’s Language and Literacy curriculum, which received an AEP Distinguished Achievement award. In 2017, Cheryl was awarded the Investor Bank’s Educator of the Year Award. 

ABOUT DR. MIRIAM ORTIZ, Ph.D.

Dr. Ortiz obtained her Ph.D. in education and human development from Southern Methodist University in 2017 with a focus on Special Education and Response to Intervention. She is passionate about improving academic outcomes for children with or at-risk for disabilities, teacher training, and professional development, as well as assisting struggling readers of all ages. 

Literacy Matters: Conversations with Cheryl - Episode 12

Episode 12: Student Learning Needs: How to Assess, Adapt, and Achieve with Dr. Miriam Ortiz

Every student is unique in who they are, where they come from, and how they learn. While we applaud quick learners and fast adapters, it’s crucial to identify students in need of additional support as soon as possible. Here to teach us some practical methods for meeting the varying needs of your students is Dr. Miriam Ortiz!

On this episode of Literacy Matters, Cheryl Lundy Swift connects with Dr. Ortiz, owner and chief consultant of K12 Matters. Dr. Ortiz has helped countless schools and organizations incorporate evidence-based practices into their curricula and achieve positive educational outcomes for learners of all backgrounds. Interested in this episode? Consider our blog post of this episode!