Podcast
Dyslexia Devoted
Hosted by Lisa Parnello, Dyslexia Therapist · EN
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 educators to learn more about dyslexia. In each episode, Lisa Parnello will cover topics including instructional strategies, common challenges for people with dyslexia, and interviews with special guests.
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Ep. 132 Customizing Student Support Plans
Sep 900:09:57Tap to summarizeIn 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:Scaffolding Support - gradually releasing from intensive to less intensiveAdjusting the support plan in the new school yearGetting students aligned and working towards the goals we've set for them.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:On-demand Teacher WorkshopsConnect with Lisa Parnello:Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducationFacebook.com/ParnelloEducationDyslexia Devoted Facebook GroupFollow on Spotify
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Ep. 131 Summer Program Success Stories 2025
Aug 500:12:42Tap to summarizeWelcome to Episode 131 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about the successes of a few of Parnello Education's Summer Program studentsShownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode130This Episode's Topics:Using fast assessments to get detailed goals for summerThe importance of explicit instructionHow changing the setting or intensity can make all the differenceResources Mentioned in this Episode:Back to School Workshop SeriesConnect with Lisa Parnello:Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducationFacebook.com/ParnelloEducationDyslexia Devoted Facebook GroupFollow on Spotify
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Ep. 130 Spotting Signs of Learning Differences in Little Ones
Jul 3100:08:52Tap to summarizeIn 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/episode130This Episode's Topics:Back to School Workshop SeriesThe subtle signs of learning differences in young childrenWhat to do when you see some of those signsResources Mentioned in this Episode:Back to School Workshop SeriesConnect with Lisa Parnello:Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducationFacebook.com/ParnelloEducationDyslexia Devoted Facebook GroupFollow on Spotify
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Jul 2100:11:35Tap to summarizeIn 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/episode129This Episode's Topics:Dyslexia & Ehlers-Danlos SyndromeDyslexia & Vision ImpairmentsDyslexia & ADHD - effects on students with/without medicationResources Mentioned in this Episode:Building Readers for Life 2025 Virtual ConferenceScience of Reading SummitParnello Education Workshops & CoursesConnect with Lisa Parnello:Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducationFacebook.com/ParnelloEducationDyslexia Devoted Facebook GroupFollow on Spotify
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Ep. 128 Helping Dyslexic Kids Find Balance in Summer
Jul 1000:11:04Tap to summarizeWelcome to Episode 128 of Dyslexia Devoted and today we’re talking about how to balance the summer for kids with dyslexia.Shownotes: parnelloeducation.com/episode1278This Episode's Topics:The importance of a break and a resetHow intensive summer remediation can lead to a positive start in the fallOver scheduled kids burn out!Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Building Readers for Life 2025 Virtual ConferenceScience of Reading SummitParnello Education Workshops & CoursesConnect with Lisa Parnello:Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducationFacebook.com/ParnelloEducationDyslexia Devoted Facebook GroupFollow on Spotify
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Ep. 127 Combining Compassion & Rigor
Feb 4, 202500:12:11Tap to summarizeWelcome 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: Why we need to show compassion Why we don't always need games to make students feel good about learning Small moments of comfort can lead to big wins 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
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Ep. 126 Honesty in Education
Jan 23, 202500:12:55Tap to summarizeWelcome 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
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Ep. 125 Changing the Instructional Plan Midyear
Jan 13, 202500:10:04Tap to summarizeWelcome 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: No longer needing some supports Increasing support time Adding in new support systems 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
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Ep. 124 Tech Tools My Older Students Are Using
Dec 12, 202400:11:54Tap to summarizeWelcome 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: Not abusing tech tools Using tools to skim research articles for informative essay writing Using tools to translate old English to modern language 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
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Ep. 123 Black Friday Deals Week
Nov 18, 202400:08:52Tap to summarizeIn 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: Monday - Back to School Workshop Series Tuesday - My Signature Dyslexia Courses Wednesday - Dyslexia for Beginners BOGO Deal with Spelling Booster Thursday - Private Coaching sessions (only 5!!) Friday - Teaching with Syllable Types 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
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