Dyslexia Devoted

Dyslexia Devoted

By Lisa Parnello, Dyslexia TherapistEducation
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Dyslexia Devoted episodes

  • Ep. 132 Customizing Student Support Plans

    In This Episode:

    Welcome to Episode 132 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about customizing support plans to help dyslexic kids succeed this school year!

    This Episode's Topics:

    1. Scaffolding Support - gradually releasing from intensive to less intensive
    2. Adjusting the support plan in the new school year
    3. Getting students aligned and working towards the goals we've set for them.

    Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

    • On-demand Teacher Workshops

    Connect with Lisa Parnello:

    • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
    • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
    • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
    • Follow on Spotify


    10 min
  • Ep. 131 Summer Program Success Stories 2025

    Welcome to Episode 131 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the successes of a few of Parnello Education's Summer Program students

    Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode130

    This Episode's Topics:

    1. Using fast assessments to get detailed goals for summer
    2. The importance of explicit instruction
    3. How changing the setting or intensity can make all the difference

    Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

    • Back to School Workshop Series

    Connect with Lisa Parnello:

    • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
    • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
    • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
    • Follow on Spotify
    13 min
  • Ep. 130 Spotting Signs of Learning Differences in Little Ones

    In This Episode:

    Welcome to Episode 130 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the subtle signs to look for in little ones who have a higher likelihood of having dyslexia or dysgraphia.

    Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode130

    This Episode's Topics:

    1. Back to School Workshop Series
    2. The subtle signs of learning differences in young children
    3. What to do when you see some of those signs

    Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

    ⁠Back to School Workshop Series⁠

    Connect with Lisa Parnello:

    • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
    • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
    • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
    • Follow on Spotify


     

    9 min
  • Ep. 129 When Dyslexia & Medical Conditions Collide

    In This Episode:

    Welcome to Episode 129 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the complexities of medical conditions combined with dyslexia.

    Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode129

    This Episode's Topics:

    1. Dyslexia & Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
    2. Dyslexia & Vision Impairments
    3. Dyslexia & ADHD - effects on students with/without medication

    Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

    • Building Readers for Life 2025 Virtual Conference
    • Science of Reading Summit
    • Parnello Education Workshops & Courses


    Connect with Lisa Parnello:

    • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
    • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
    • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
    • Follow on Spotify


    12 min
  • Ep. 128 Helping Dyslexic Kids Find Balance in Summer

    Welcome to Episode 128 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about how to balance the summer for kids with dyslexia.

    Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode1278

    This Episode's Topics:

    1. The importance of a break and a reset
    2. How intensive summer remediation can lead to a positive start in the fall
    3. Over scheduled kids burn out!


    Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

    • Building Readers for Life 2025 Virtual Conference
    • Science of Reading Summit
    • Parnello Education Workshops & Courses


    Connect with Lisa Parnello:

    • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
    • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
    • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
    • Follow on Spotify


    12 min
  • Ep. 127 Combining Compassion & Rigor

    Welcome to Episode 127 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about how we can combine academic rigor and high expectations with a high level of compassion to produce amazing results for kids academically and emotionally.

    Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode127

    This Episode's Topics:

    1. Why we need to show compassion
    2. Why we don't always need games to make students feel good about learning
    3. Small moments of comfort can lead to big wins


      4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

      • Register for the LIVE Teaching With Syllable Types Zoom training Feb. 8th
      • Parnello Education Workshops & Courses

        • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

        • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
        • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
        • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
        • Follow on Spotify


          • 13 min
        • Ep. 126 Honesty in Education

          Welcome to Episode 126 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about honesty in education, and sometimes the lack of it.

          Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode126

          This Episode's Topics:

          Honesty About Behavior
          Honesty About Ability to Serve
          Honesty About Support Services


          Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

          Parnello Education Workshops & Courses


          Connect with Lisa Parnello:

          Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
          Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
          Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
          Follow on Spotify
          13 min
        • Ep. 125 Changing the Instructional Plan Midyear

          Welcome to Episode 125 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the need to change, increase, or reduce interventions in the middle of the school year.

          Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode125

          This Episode's Topics:

          1. No longer needing some supports
          2. Increasing support time
          3. Adding in new support systems

            4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

            • Parnello Education Workshops & Courses

              • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

              • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
              • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
              • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
              • Follow on Spotify


                • 11 min
              • Ep. 124 Tech Tools My Older Students Are Using

                Welcome to Episode 124 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about tech tools helping my middle and high school students.

                Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode124

                This Episode's Topics:

                1. Not abusing tech tools
                2. Using tools to skim research articles for informative essay writing
                3. Using tools to translate old English to modern language

                  4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                  • Parnello Education Workshops & Courses
                  • TDLR This
                  • LitCharts

                    • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

                    • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
                    • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
                    • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
                    • Follow on Spotify


                      • 12 min
                    • Ep. 123 Black Friday Deals Week

                      In This Episode:

                      Welcome to Episode 123 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about 5 days of deals for Black Friday Week!

                      Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode123

                      This Episode's Topics:

                      1. Monday - Back to School Workshop Series
                      2. Tuesday - My Signature Dyslexia Courses
                      3. Wednesday - Dyslexia for Beginners BOGO Deal with Spelling Booster
                      4. Thursday - Private Coaching sessions (only 5!!)
                      5. Friday - Teaching with Syllable Types

                        6. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

                        • Black Friday Deal Week Early Bird Waitlist
                        • Black Friday Deals
                        • Teaching with Syllable Types *NEW* course!
                        • Parnello Education Workshops & Courses

                          • Connect with Lisa Parnello:

                          • Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
                          • Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
                          • Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
                          • Follow on Spotify


                            • 9 min

                          About Dyslexia Devoted

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                          Do you want to learn more about dyslexia and how to help students who struggle with reading? Dyslexia Devoted is dedicated to all things related to dyslexia and is designed for both parents and…