As SLPs, it’s important for us to work with other professionals and specialists so that we can better understand the bigger picture when it comes to the educational needs of our students.   This is how we truly make a difference!   In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, we are chatting with Corey Pollard from Ascend Smarter Intervention about how we can work together with structured literacy professionals for middle and high school students to better meet their needs.    Corey is a data-driven and analytical educational therapist and diagnostician who is deeply passionate about helping struggling readers reach their highest potential. She spent over ten years working at leading research and clinical institutions including Johns Hopkins University, Children's Hospital Colorado, and the University of Denver digging into all the articles, best practices, science, and application of student development looking at everything from how the brain functions, student performance in the classroom, to best practices for closing student achievement gaps.   Corey now owns and operates an educational consulting private practice based in Denver, Colorado supporting students with specific learning disabilities. She also facilitates school-based training nationwide supporting educators and speech-language pathologists in implementing structured literacy in Tier 1, 2, & 3 settings.     Tune in to hear more about the importance of structured literacy instruction, why SLPs are uniquely qualified to help students with literacy deficits, strategies for your therapy practice, and more! Resources Mentioned:  Visit The Ascend Learning website Free Comprehensive Literacy Assessment Follow SMARTER Intervention on Facebook Follow SMARTER Intervention on Instagram Subscribe to the SMARTER Intervention YouTube channel Get the free course to break down barriers to research-based reading instruction Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/90   Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast Follow Hallie on Instagram  Follow Hallie on Facebook Take advantage of this podcast exclusive deal for SLP Elevate - speechtimefun.com/podcastelevate