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In this episode of Literacy at the Center, host Candice LaConti talks with Dr. Michael Coyne, professor at the University of Connecticut and a key leader in the Connecticut Literacy Model, about the real power of tiered instruction. Together they unpack how schools can identify students early, provide targeted small-group support, and build systems that prevent readers from falling behind.

Dr. Coyne shares practical insights from research and Connecticut classrooms, including why intervention is about intensity, consistency, and implementation—not just programs. Whether you are a classroom teacher, literacy coach, or school leader, this conversation offers clear takeaways for strengthening early literacy support and helping every student grow as a reader.