Integrating Structured Literacy Instruction: From Sound to Sentence (School-Based Practice in Action)

This book provides a clear, actionable blueprint for turning compelling literacy research into meaningful classroom practice by reuniting reading and writing instruction in the service of all students, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Drawing on the latest research and grounded in a structured literacy framework, the book offers a two-part journey: contextual foundations and actionable instructional strategies. Through thoughtfully sequenced “Activate-Learn-Act-Reflect” cycles, each chapter fosters reflective practice and data-informed decision making, urging readers to align their pedagogy with the latest research from cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education to create integrated literacy experiences in their classroom.

From foundational letter-sound correspondences to advanced comprehension and written expression, this book connects theory to practice, empowering educators to close the research-to-practice gap and build integrated literacy instruction for all students.

Megan Gierka, Ed.D. is a nationally recognized literacy expert and dyslexia advocate who transforms research into action. From classrooms to Congress, she leads implementation of structured literacy across states and schools, empowering educators and shaping policy to ensure all children learn to read.

Nicole Ormandy, MS.Ed., is a distinguished contributor to literacy education who translates research into practice through professional learning, curriculum development, national and international conference presentations, and peer-reviewed publications. She brings over a decade of experience as an elementary and special education teacher, with deep expertise in structured literacy and data-based decision-making.