Sonia Cabell

You are in for a real treat on this episode of Leading Literacy as Leslie and Mara sit down with Dr. Sonia Cabell, assistant professor in the School of Teacher Education and the Florida Center for Reading Research at Florida State University.  As a former second grade teacher and literacy coach, Dr. Cabell has focused much of her research and work on early literacy instruction and the prevention of reading difficulties.  She recently co-authored a book titled, Literacy Learning for Infants, Toddlers, &  Preschoolers and is also an advisor for The Knowledge Matters Campaign.  Listen in as Dr. Cabell discusses practical ways educators can develop students' oral language skills and the importance of building content knowledge with our earliest learners.  Enjoy!