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Sonya Yates, CALT, NBCT

@Sonyayates

Saved by grace. Life long learner. Mom of 2. Wife of Kevin. Beach lover. Dyslexia advocate. Tweets are my own.

Joined August 2011
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Sonya Yates, CALT, NBCT Reposted

New Resource for parents and caregivers! Raising a Reader: ExcelinEd’s New Resource Library for Literacy Development @_CaseyTaylor @Sonyayates excelined.org/2024/10/28/rai…


Always love interacting with a literacy superstar! ❤️

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! Join Dr. @janhasbrouck and ExcelinEd's @Sonyayates for a meaningful discussion about ed policies that can help strengthen literacy among students with dyslexia on this week’s Policy Changes Lives’ episode. shows.acast.com/policy-changes…



Sonya Yates, CALT, NBCT Reposted

ICYMI: @LevesquePat on Wisconsin’s recent score-cuts: “Their decision to move the goalposts could set students back, make it harder for parents to know how their kids are doing and prevent educators from supporting those who need it most.” Read more here excelined.org/2024/10/09/opi…


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Way to go, Massachusetts! #earlyliteracy

Thank you @MassGovernor for approving this important step towards ensuring all students in MA have access to high-quality, research and evidence-based early literacy curricula! #mapoli #maedu #LiteracyLaunch



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This. Is. Huge. 👏🏼🥳🎉 We transform learning when we transform instruction. And that transformation requires ongoing job-embedded coaching. Thank you @ExcelinEd for providing these resources!! #TransformingLearning @AgeofLearning

ExcelinEd’s newest literacy resource focuses on strengthening the capacity of literacy coaches to support teachers in the classroom. Check out our Fundamentals of Literacy Coaching modules! #gamechanger



Sonya Yates, CALT, NBCT Reposted

Check out our newly released Fundamentals of Literacy Coaching professional learning modules! Huge thanks to our partners @TheFCRR for collaborating with us to empower coaches across the nation with this resource! @ExcelinEd @kymyona_burk @Sonyayates

NEW RESOURCE: ExcelinEd launches early literacy coaching modules to equip coaches with skills and strategies needed to support teachers. excelined.org/2024/07/17/lau…



Sonya Yates, CALT, NBCT Reposted

ExcelinEd’s newest literacy resource focuses on strengthening the capacity of literacy coaches to support teachers in the classroom. Check out our Fundamentals of Literacy Coaching modules! #gamechanger

NEW RESOURCE: ExcelinEd launches early literacy coaching modules to equip coaches with skills and strategies needed to support teachers. excelined.org/2024/07/17/lau…



Sonya Yates, CALT, NBCT Reposted

📅 Save the Date! 📚✨ #LiteracyReimaginedConference2025 March 6-7 at the Daphne Civic Center, Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay! Join us for two days of innovation, inspiration, and education excellence. Mark your calendars and stay tuned! #SaveTheDate #EducationConference

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Sonya Yates, CALT, NBCT Reposted

🎧New episode! #Earlyliteracy educators @Stephstephens07 and Erin Marshman dive into updates to EdReports #foundationalskills review tools, what the field can learn from our recent reports, and why #HQIM are so crucial for students learning to read. edreports.org/resources/arti…


Sonya Yates, CALT, NBCT Reposted

“The question becomes how will those students [in between sufficient and on grade level] be flagged to receive the additional supports that we know they need,” literacy expert @kymyona_burk said. @ExcelinEd al.com/educationlab/2… #aledchat


Sonya Yates, CALT, NBCT Reposted

Here's what former #ALBOE member @CynthiaSMcCarty has been doing: x.com/AlabamaSTEM/st…

We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Cynthia McCarty as our new Chair of the Alabama STEM Council Executive Committee. Join us in celebrating this exciting step towards a brighter, more innovative future for all. #STEMLeadership #AlabamaSTEM

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Sonya Yates, CALT, NBCT Reposted

The @PaSenate just passed #SB801 by a vote of 48-1!!! Evidence-based literacy instruction and supports for educators are one step closer to becoming a reality. Thanks to @SenatorAument @TonyWilliamsPA and all those who voted yes! #earlyliteracymatters #untilALLkidscanread


Sonya Yates, CALT, NBCT Reposted

Mark your calendars! ️The 2024 ExcelinEd National Summit on Education is coming to Oklahoma City, Nov. 13-15. Check out keynote speeches and highlights from #EIE23 on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

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Sonya Yates, CALT, NBCT Reposted

🚨We made history! 🚨 First in the nation mandate for private insurance to cover neuropsychological examination for the purpose of diagnosing dyslexia. TY @bradhoylman and all the advocates.

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So excited to be speaking at the @Learning_Ally Spotlight on Dyslexia virtual conference! Looking forward to sharing insights and strategies on using policy as a level for change! Join me and other experts in the field & register now: bit.ly/SPOD24 #dyslexia #SPOD24

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Sonya Yates, CALT, NBCT Reposted

NEXT MONTH: Sonya Yates, our Associate Director, Early Literacy, will be speaking at the @Learning_Ally Spotlight on Dyslexia virtual conference. Join her and other experts in the field: bit.ly/SPOD24 #dyslexia #SPOD24

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Sonya Yates, CALT, NBCT Reposted

Heading to the airport after 2 days of spending time with wonderful educators in Alabama! Thanks for your participation with my presentation & learning how to support secondary students. I’m humbled by you all! Thanks @Sonyayates, Rhonda Smith, AL @reading_league for inviting me!

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Sonya Yates, CALT, NBCT Reposted

We hit the ground running for day two of #LiteracyReimagined! 🌟 Dr. Barlow's warm welcome & Dr. Antonio Fierro's keynote on "Translanguaging" has set the stage for an inspiring day of learning with dynamic sessions. Stay tuned for more highlights! 📚💡 #EmpowerEducateExcel

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Full of energy at the Literacy Reimagined Conference! @kymyona_burk you are amazing!

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