Will 2026 NAEP Scores Show a Turn in Literacy?
Between January and March of 2026, students across the country once again participated in the…
Karla O'BrienMarch 17, 2026
Slant System Blog
Slant System™ Earns IDA Accreditation PLUS
We’re excited to share an important milestone: Slant System™ Structured Literacy and Dyslexia Specialist Certification…
Crossing The Bridge of Reading Fluency
When I think back to my earliest years of teaching, I can still remember the…
Karla O'BrienNovember 18, 2025
Spotlight on the Dyslexia Achievement Center: Empowering Learners Across Milwaukee
We’re pleased to highlight the Dyslexia Achievement Center (DAC), a Milwaukee-area learning center dedicated to…
Karla O'BrienNovember 18, 2025
Understanding Dyslexia & How To Make a Difference
October marks Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the 1 in…
Karla O'BrienOctober 3, 2025
A Conversation With the Creator of the Slant System™
Introducing, the magnificent and brilliant Marsha Geller! Guest Blogger: Marsha Geller In collaboration with Beth…
Karla O'BrienJune 17, 2025
OG Trained vs. OG Certified: Understanding the Science and the Practice
By Karla O'Brien In today’s educational landscape, terms like “OG trained,” “Science of Reading-aligned,” and…
Karla O'BrienMay 16, 2025
A Proven Path to Literacy: Explicit Teaching and Connected Text
With the release of the latest 2024 NAEP reading scores, there is understandable concern among…
Karla O'BrienFebruary 18, 2025
From A to Z: How Alphabet Arcs Boost Early Literacy
An alphabet arc is a visual representation of the alphabet in an arc shape, typically…
Karla O'BrienFebruary 11, 2025
Understanding the Slant System™ Teaching Sequence for Stages 1-7
The Teaching Sequence is a hallmark of the Slant System™, setting it apart from other…
Karla O'BrienJanuary 15, 2025
