MTSS: Ensuring Structured Literacy Across All Tiers and the Importance of Oral Language

During this insightful episode of EDVIEW360, literacy expert Dr. Antonio Fierro joins us to unpack the critical role of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) frameworks in ensuring explicit, Structured Literacy instruction reaches every learner. Dr. Fierro provides a clear, operational definition of language and explains the importance of embedding oracy across all language systems and across all tiers of instruction. His perspective highlights why collaboration between language and literacy is not optional—it is foundational to building equitable systems that serve all students. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how Structured Literacy can be implemented with fidelity across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 instruction, and why oracy, when intentionally embedded, is foundational to reading proficiency. With a special emphasis on English learners, Dr. Fierro challenges educators to rethink how language and literacy intersect, and how intentional, evidence-based practices can transform outcomes for diverse classrooms. What You’ll Learn How a clear, operational definition of language strengthens MTSS by promoting coherence and consistency across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 instruction Why oracy must be intentionally embedded across language systems and instructional tiers, rather than treated as a standalone or developmental component How Structured Literacy instruction, when aligned with oracy, better supports reading proficiency—particularly for English learners Practical ways educators can foster meaningful collaboration between language and literacy to improve outcomes for all students

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MTSS: Ensuring Structured Literacy Across All Tiers and the Importance of Oral Language is an episode from EDVIEW 360 by Voyager Sopris Learning.

This episode is 43:38 long.

This episode was published on Feb 19, 2026.

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