Nancy Wise, Ph.D.
@FIEdConsulting
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French Immersion (FI) Educational Consultant & Reading Researcher - an advocate for access to FI for all learners.
Toronto, Ontario
Joined August 2014
Aren’t we perpetuating the ‘elitist’ characterization of FRENCH IMMERSION (FI) by encouraging students who are experiencing difficulty to switch to the regular English program? Shouldn’t we be providing them with needed supports in the FI setting? Who’s with me? 🤔.
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Recent FRENCH IMMERSION research on the identification of word reading difficulties by Shakory et al., (2022): @IDA_Ontario @ONlit_social @ONlit_fr @JamieMetsala @nelliecaruso @mmerowlatt.
To identify FRENCH IMMERSION students with reading disabilities or impairments, assessment should include tests of word reading accuracy and fluency in both English and French:
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To identify FRENCH IMMERSION students with reading disabilities or impairments, assessment should include tests of word reading accuracy and fluency in both English and French:
www.researchgate.net
Request PDF | A 3-year longitudinal investigation of the overlap and stability of English and French word reading difficulties in French immersion children | Extensive research has demonstrated the...
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In 2019, I was invited by Kathryn Garforth, Ph.D., founder of @GarforthEduc, to write this guest post:
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Just finished a presentation for the @alcdsb entitled “Including All Learners in French Immersion.” By sharing research evidence, I tried to debunk the belief that FI is ‘unsuitable’ for struggling readers, multilingual learners, & students with developmental disabilities. 🤓.
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OISE Professor Becky (Xi) Chen will discuss “Profiles of Struggling Readers in English-French Bilinguals” on May 30th from 2:05-2:50. You can attend this FREE event in person or online. Register here:
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Navigating the public school system can be overwhelming for parents of dyslexic children in the regular English program or French immersion. This handbook was written by the Dyslexia Canada team with families in mind. Download it now:
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Navigating the public school system can be overwhelming for parents of dyslexic children in the regular English program or French immersion. This handbook was written by the Dyslexia Canada team with families in mind. Download it now:
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If #LitLearn2025 is anything as powerful as yesterday’s Navigating Dyslexia Family Conference, it’s bound to be amazing!!! ⭐️.
And we’re off - #LitLearn2025 has begun!. So looking forward to a wonderful weekend of learning with this incredible crowd of educators from Ontario and beyond.
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On #FrenchImmersionDay, we should celebrate the progress that’s been made to support our at-risk readers! We now have standardized screening tools to identify struggling readers & a structured literacy program, Son-au-graphe, that’s research-based & highly effective.
Started using @gecdsbpro Son-au-graphe with this group of SKs in December as part of their language program. Look at them go—reading connected text with confidence! Emphasis put on tracking with their finger to support decoding and directionality. #EarlyLiteracy #ReadingSuccess
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When it comes to French immersion, #dyslexia “should not prevent children from learning to read and write in both languages, [French & English]” (Genesee & Erdos, 2019).
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I’m attending @IDA_Ontario ‘s Navigating Dyslexia Family Conference. Who else is planning to attend? Let’s connect!.
We are so looking forward to seeing you on April 25 at IDA Ontario's Navigating Dyslexia Family Conference!. Which session are you most looking forward to?. There's still time to register! Learn more
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This 2025 paper identifies key approaches to make Canada’s French immersion program more inclusive - #ScholarAlerts.
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An excellent episode! I would have liked @JamieMetsala to include the frustrations of families of struggling readers in French immersion, reported during the @OntHumanRights Inquiry. So many said their kids were refused support of any kind (pp. 100, 336).
📢 New episode with Jamie Metsala dedicated to all reading advocates (math next)! Why are some provinces still using ineffective methods to teach reading? .❌Pitfalls of balanced literacy.📖 Structured literacy.📢 Ontario’s Right to Read report.🛠️ How to advocate.
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RT @MmeLouisGr2: I am presenting at the OMLTA- Spring Conference 2025: Sharing Ideas, Building Confidence #OMLTA #frimm .
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Dr. Sarah Fedoration joins Global News to discuss the benefits of immersion programs and why they’re such a great choice for families. She also debunks many of the misconceptions about immersion programs:
globalnews.ca
Watch Ask the Educator: Benefits of registering your child in immersion programs Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
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These vocabulary-learning tips would be easy for #FSL teachers to implement with typically developing students, & would be particularly useful for students with language-learning difficulties (e.g., multilingual learners, students with developmental disabilities, weak readers).
Pro tips for teaching vocabulary so your students learn, use, and retain words - without breaking a sweat! 😅 . These research-backed Vocabulary Talk Moves tell how we can use language to promote vocabulary learning. 💓. 🎙️
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Link for teachers who wish to participate in the study:
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Link for parents who wish to participate in the study:
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