This week, Kate welcomes Dr. Tiffany Hogan to explore Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). They dig into what DLD is, how it relates to dyslexia, signs educators can watch for at different grade levels, and how to support students in the classroom. Dr. Hogan shares insights on screening, assessment, and instructional strategies, as well as misconceptions that can impact identification and services. The conversation is packed with practical advice for educators and a call to action to raise awareness about DLD. This episode mentions: Miya Wears Orange by Wanda John-Kehewin, illustrated by Erika Rodriguez Medina DLD and Me See Hear Speak podcast Open access article reviewing DLD screeners PELI - Preschool Early Literacy Indicators LanguageScreen CUBED Narrative Language Measures Acadience CFOL - Comprehension, Fluency & Oral Language