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Bridging the Gap: Effective PD Implementation for Literacy and Learning at the Upper Grade Levels (Episode 1 of 2)

April 17, 2026 • Savvas Learning Company

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In this episode of Leading Voices in Literacy, special guest host and former classroom teacher Jocelyn Simpson sits down with literacy author and expert Dr. Monica Yoo to unpack what truly effective professional development looks like in today’s secondary classrooms. Moving beyond one-off workshops, they explore how sustained, content-focused, and collaborative PD—grounded in ongoing Professional Learning Communities—can drive meaningful change.

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