Interview with Shannon Moore
Whether you’re supporting readers in your classroom, after school, or during summer tutoring, intervention doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. In this episode, I sit down with literacy coach and intervention specialist Shannon Moore, Ed.S., to talk about what actually makes intervention effective—both in school and out.
We break down the core components of strong intervention systems, what to focus on when analyzing data, how to progress monitor in a meaningful way, and how to communicate all of this clearly with parents. Shannon also shares her journey from classroom teacher to private tutor to literacy coach—and offers encouragement (and practical advice!) for educators thinking about tutoring this summer.
🎧 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
How Shannon structures interventions in both school and tutoring settings
The four essential components of effective intervention
A simple framework for analyzing data without feeling overwhelmed
Why screening data isn’t enough—and what to do instead
The difference between targeted intervention and general remediation
How to progress monitor in a way that aligns with RTI/MTSS
What teachers should (and shouldn’t) communicate to parents about reading progress
Tutoring tips for summer—including how to build personalized, evidence-based plans
🔍 Key Concepts Discussed:
Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention
RTI (Response to Intervention) & MTSS frameworks
Targeted skill instruction based on specific gaps
Data-driven instruction
Parent-friendly language for sharing student needs
Grouping students strategically based on specific skill deficits
🧰 Resources Mentioned:
Shannon’s 4-part intervention framework:
Data Analysis
Skills-Based Grouping
Progress Monitoring
Planning
Shop Shannon’s Resources on TPT:
Reading Intervention Toolkit | Reading Intervention Resources for Teachers
Reading Intervention Communication Bundle: Editable Letter & Progress Report
Sensory Reading Bookmark by Moore Literacy Leaps
Reading Intervention Schedule Template by Moore Literacy Leaps
👩🏽🏫 About Shannon Moore:
Shannon Moore is the founder of Moore Literacy Leaps and a certified reading specialist, tutor, intervention coordinator, and literacy coach. With over 20 years of experience in education, Shannon supports teachers and students across K–5 with effective, research-aligned intervention strategies. She’s passionate about helping educators build systems that actually support struggling readers—and about communicating clearly with the families behind them.
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