Together in Literacy

This is the last episode of season FOUR! Whenever we wrap up a season, we like to look back and chat about each episode, provide some important takeaways, and share information about actionable steps you can take this summer to keep growing your knowledge base. Resources mentioned in this episode: All episodes of the Together in Literacy podcast Towards a dynamic, comprehensive conceptualization of dyslexia. Annals of dyslexia Super Dville 2.14 Using Evaluations to Better Understand Our Learners with Katy Vassar 2.4 How to Effectively Work with Older Students with Dyslexia 2.5 Word Attack Strategies for Older Students with Dyslexia Building Readers for Life Summer Conference Empowered Beyond the Program Membership Teaching Beyond the Diagnosis: Empowering Students with Dyslexia by Casey Harrison We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're looking for topic and guest suggestions for season 4 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this episode, we're joined by Nicky Humphreys and Ally Lewis, the founding members of Dyslexia Awareness Northern Ireland, for a transatlantic talk on dyslexia. Nicky Humphreys did her PGCE Primary in 2004/05; in 2016, she commenced a postgraduate diploma in teaching literacy to learners with dyslexia/SpLD through the Northern Ireland Dyslexia Centre. She worked as a tutor for the Centre in Belfast for a few years before setting up her own small business teaching children in her local area and working with her local schools. Her professional body is PATOSS. She is married to Marshall and they have three children. She loves spring/summer and holidays. Ally Lewis is a former pediatric and neonatal nurse who transitioned into education after having children. Her personal journey into literacy advocacy began when her son struggled with reading and spelling in early primary school. Frustrated by the lack of support and resources in Northern Ireland, Ally pursued structured literacy training in Belfast. Since then, she has become a passionate advocate for children with dyslexia, offering support to families and working one-on-one with students in schools. Together, along with Jodi Snowdon (who now works for NESSY), Nicky and Ally founded the Facebook page and advocacy group in Northern Ireland, DANI (Dyslexia Awareness Northern Ireland). Resources mentioned in this episode: Nessy The Dyslexia SpLD Trust Dyslexia Awareness NI Dyslexia Crisis in Northern Ireland Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz M.D. Science of Reading (SOR) Discussion and Support Group NI Teachers Science of Reading Discussion for Irish Teachers Teaching Beyond the Diagnosis: Empowering Students with Dyslexia by Casey Harrison We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're looking for topic and guest suggestions for season 4 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this episode, Casey Welsh, of Savannah Dyslexia, joins us to answer the most important questions about morphology. Casey Welsh is an Accredited Training Fellow with OGA and has her M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, focusing on Dyslexia Studies & Language-Based Learning Disabilities. She is the CEO of Savannah Dyslexia, a private practice in Savannah, GA, focused on providing OG intervention, professional development courses for classroom teachers, and mentoring trainees through training and practicum for OGA Associate, Certified, and Fellow level credentials. As a mom of two dyslexic sons, Casey has a deep belief in the impact of the Orton-Gillingham approach on students' lives and a drive to ensure more teachers and interventionists are empowered with the knowledge and tools to reach more students. We are so grateful to have Casey join us to share her advice and practical tips for infusing morphology thoughtfully and effectively into our O-G lessons. Resources mentioned in this episode: Orton-Gillingham Academy Unlocking Literacy: Effective Decoding and Spelling Instruction by Marcia K. Henry Ph.D. Specific Language Training Once Upon a Morpheme Savannah Dyslexia Teacher Training Course Latin Morphology Freebie and other morphology resources 4.8 The Art and Science of Prescriptive and Diagnostic Teaching Teaching Beyond the Diagnosis: Empowering Students with Dyslexia by Casey Harrison We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're looking for topic and guest suggestions for season 4 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

Have you ever had a student who knows a concept in the first moments of the lesson, but the next time it pops up, it's as if they had never seen it before? You may wonder what is happening and what you can do to help. This may happen for several reasons, but it should cause us to pause and think - and that is what this episode is all about! We're discussing the transfer of learning or knowledge. In this episode, we'll explore: What is the transfer of learning/knowledge? Why do we sometimes not see a transfer of learning from the intervention setting into the classroom? What are some things we can do to increase the likelihood of a transfer occurring? Resources mentioned in this episode: Teaching Beyond the Diagnosis: Empowering Students with Dyslexia by Casey Harrison 4.14 The Role of Attention for Learning in Orton-Gillingham Lessons 1.9 Working Memory with Dr. Erica Warren The Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills by Judith R. Birsh, Ed.D. 3.8 Alternatives to Double-Dosing in Dyslexia Intervention 1.10 The Gradual Release of Responsibility Sold a Story podcast 1.11 The Importance and Benefits of Playing Games with Your Students We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're looking for topic and guest suggestions for season 4 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this episode, we are highlighting the vital role of bringing student awareness and attention to the forefront in effective dyslexia lessons. Grounded in cognitive science research, we discuss how intentional focus and metacognition can enhance learning outcomes for students with dyslexia. From building foundational skills in reading and writing to strengthening comprehension and retention, guiding students to engage with their learning process actively is key to unlocking their full potential. We share how we integrated these strategies into our lessons. Plus, we share practical techniques and tools that can be easily implemented to foster attention, boost memory, and support deeper understanding. Whether you're a teacher, therapist, parent, or advocate, this episode is packed with insights to help you empower your students and make a lasting impact on their learning journey. Resources mentioned in this episode: 1.9 Working Memory with Dr. Erica Warren 3.13 Setting Your Learning Spaces Up for Success with Dr. Cathleen Killeen-Pittman Language Trinagle poster Teaching Beyond the Diagnosis: Empowering Students with Dyslexia by Casey Harrison We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're looking for topic and guest suggestions for season 4 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this episode, we're sharing the second part of our interview with Missy Purcell. In this conversation, we look at what drives her dedication and discuss the impact of effective intervention and the power of community in shaping literacy success. Whether you're a teacher seeking better strategies, a parent looking for hope, or a student finding your way, this conversation will inspire and equip you with the tools to move forward. We'll be back with the second half of the interview in two weeks! Missy holds a degree in middle school education with 15 + years of experience in the classroom, specializing in inclusion. She is both a speaker and a passionate advocate for the science of reading. After successfully advocating for her dyslexic son's right to read, Missy devoted the bulk of her time volunteering to support countless families of kids with learning differences. Missy is co-founder of Gwinnett Advocates for Dyslexia, a grassroots organization that advocates for evidence-based instruction in Gwinnett County. Additionally, she serves as the Education Chair with Decoding Dyslexia Georgia, DDGA, which advocates for change at the state level. Recently, she co-founded The Science of Reading for Advocates, which aims to resource and equip leaders committed to ensuring every child can read. Missy is married to Mark, the mother of three boys, Harrison, William, and Matthew, and two furbabies, Barkley and Bauer. When she's not working or advocating, she can be found with coffee in hand at a band concert or at the baseball fields cheering on her boys! Keep in touch with Missy! You can find her on Instagram and Facebook, or check out her website, misspurcell.com. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Volunteer Advocacy Project IRIS Center 4.7 The Power of Observation: What, When, and How 4.2 Are students with dyslexia getting lost in the SOR movement? Dyslexia Advocate!: How to Advocate for a Child with Dyslexia within the Public Education System by Kelli Sandman-Hurley The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain by Brock L. Eide M.D. M.A. and Fernette F. Eide M.D. Nessy Express Readers from Elise Lovejoy ADDitude Building Readers for Life Conference Teaching Beyond the Diagnosis: Empowering Students with Dyslexia by Casey Harrison We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're looking for topic and guest suggestions for season 4 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this episode, we're sharing the first part of our interview with Missy Purcell. In this conversation, we look at what drives her dedication and discuss the impact of effective intervention and the power of community in shaping literacy success. Whether you're a teacher seeking better strategies, a parent looking for hope, or a student finding your way, this conversation will inspire and equip you with the tools to move forward. We'll be back with the second half of the interview in two weeks! Missy holds a degree in middle school education with 15 + years of experience in the classroom, specializing in inclusion. She is both a speaker and a passionate advocate for the science of reading. After successfully advocating for her dyslexic son's right to read, Missy devoted the bulk of her time volunteering to support countless families of kids with learning differences. Missy is co-founder of Gwinnett Advocates for Dyslexia, a grassroots organization that advocates for evidence-based instruction in Gwinnett County. Additionally, she serves as the Education Chair with Decoding Dyslexia Georgia, DDGA, which advocates for change at the state level. Recently, she co-founded The Science of Reading for Advocates, which aims to resource and equip leaders committed to ensuring every child can read. Missy is married to Mark, the mother of three boys, Harrison, William, and Matthew, and two furbabies, Barkley and Bauer. When she's not working or advocating, she can be found with coffee in hand at a band concert or at the baseball fields cheering on her boys! Keep in touch with Missy! You can find her on Instagram and Facebook, or check out her website, misspurcell.com. Resources mentioned in this episode: Decoding Dyslexia Georgia 4.10 The Ripple Effects of Dyslexia with Tiffany Solomon Teaching Beyond the Diagnosis: Empowering Students with Dyslexia by Casey Harrison We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're looking for topic and guest suggestions for season 4 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

To follow up on our interview with Tiffany Solomon in episode 10, we brought her back with another special guest, Helaine Schupack. Helaine has played an instrumental role in Tiffany's life as she navigated her education with dyslexia. Helaine Schupack is one of the founding Fellows of the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA), which was founded in 1995 and now has over 3,800 members. Her mission to help individuals with dyslexia receive the interventions they need to thrive eventually expanded to her joining forces with the Orton Society (now the International Dyslexia Association) when it formed its Teacher Training Initiative. She's been the recipient of the Massachusetts Branch of the International Dyslexia Association's Alice Garside award. Helaine is one of Rhode Island's abiding champions in the field of dyslexia and was awarded the first Decoding Dyslexia Legacy Award. Resources mentioned in this episode: Orton-Gillingham Academy Decoding Dyslexia Rhode Island Orton-Gillingham Founding Fellows Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz M.D. Teaching to Read: Historically Considered by Mitford M. Mathews Reversals: A Personal Account of Victory over Dyslexia by Eileen M. Simpson Dyslexia over the Lifespan: A Fifty-Five Year Longitudinal Study by M. Rawson Dyslexics of Brown (limited print) 1.5 How Dr. Samuel Orton and Anna Gillingham's Work Support Social-Emotional Learning 1.6 The Orton Prescription and the Connection to Social-Emotional Learning 2.6 Q&A About OG 4.4 The Foundational Principles of Orton-Gillingham (part 1) 4.5 The Foundational Principles of Orton-Gillingham (part 2) We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're looking for topic and guest suggestions for season 4 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this episode, we're joined by Tiffany Solomon to discuss the ripple effects of dyslexia, and how it impacts not just the classroom but also shapes lives, families, and the workplace. Tiffany Solomon is the Family and Student Engagement Coordinator for Decoding Dyslexia Rhode Island, an Associate member of the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA), and was honored to serve as a Literacy Ambassador through the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) in 2019-2020. She spent over a decade as a 2nd grade and kindergarten teacher at Highlander Charter School in Providence, Rhode Island. During this time, she was also a primary teaching member of Highlander's weekly itinerant collaborative meetings, where she worked with the special education support team to implement specialized, evidenced-based strategies within her classroom to ensure success for students who learn differently. Tiffany holds a Master's degree in Education, Teaching, and Learning from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. Resources mentioned in this episode: Orton-Gillingham Academy Decoding Dyslexia Rhode Island Games to Support Early Literacy Skills Orton-Gillingham Nation The Dyslexic Advocate by Kelli Sandman-Hurley The Right to Read Film The Short Bus by Jonathan Mooney Normal Sucks by Jonathan Mooney The Bigger Picture Book of Amazing Dyslexics and the Jobs They Do by Kate Power and Kathy Iwanczak Forsyth Splendid Agony: Celebrating Dyslexia by T. Durant Fleming The Marching Ant: A Novel Inspired By True Events by Allyson Chapa The Secret Life of the Dyslexic Child: How She thinks. How He Feels. How They Can Succeed. by Robert Frank and Kathryn E. Livingston We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're looking for topic and guest suggestions for season 4 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

Working with older students with dyslexia presents unique challenges due to their complex needs and gaps in foundational literacy skills. These students are often overlooked in broader conversations about the Science of Reading (SOR) and Social-emotional Learning (SEL), with most resources tailored to younger learners. In this episode, we're providing diagnostic and prescriptive advice for supporting older dyslexic students in educational and personal growth contexts. Resources mentioned in this episode: Season 1, Episode 15: All About Accommodations for Dyslexia 3.12 Harnessing the Power of Assistive Technology with Katie Larew 4.8 The Art and Science of Prescriptive and Diagnostic Teaching 2.5 Word Attack Strategies for Older Students with Dyslexia 2.4 How to Effectively Work with Older Students with Dyslexia 1.11 The Importance and Benefits of Playing Games with Your Students We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're looking for topic and guest suggestions for season 4 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

The diagnostic-prescriptive approach to teaching clinically focuses directly on the student. This includes knowledge about the strengths and needs of a student, and this information is gathered through assessments or diagnostic measures that let a teacher diagnose their student's academic abilities. In turn, the teacher uses this information to prescribe an appropriate course of action, which includes prescribing or ordering sequential learning tasks that enable a student to reach a given goal. From their observations, teachers then implement prescriptions that remediate difficulties. In this episode, we discuss a powerful approach to teaching that is driven by the knowledge of the students and anchored in the Ortonian and Structured Literacy principles. We are talking about The Art and Science of Prescriptive and Diagnostic Teaching. Resources mentioned in this episode: 4.7 The Power of Observation: What, When, and How How is Orton-Gillingham Diagnostic and Prescriptive? What does it mean to be diagnostic and prescriptive? - YouTube video 2.14 Using Evaluations to Better Understand Our Learners with Katy Vassar 2.4 How to Effectively Work with Older Students with Dyslexia 2.5 Word Attack Strategies for Older Students with Dyslexia Diagnostic and Prescriptive Teaching 2.12 Bringing Handwriting Into Our Literacy Instruction We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're looking for topic and guest suggestions for season 4 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

Observation is a powerful move in our roles as educators. It can help us make decisions in the moment and the future. In a time when assessments seem to take up much of our time, we must remember the power and impact student observation has on our teaching. It is truly an art and a science. But knowing what to observe and when can sometimes feel tricky. In this episode, we discuss student observation and how it can be efficiently used to improve teaching practices in the present and future. Resources mentioned in this episode: 1.10 The Gradual Release of Responsibility 5 Creative Orton-Gillingham Lesson Warm-Up Ideas! 3.7 The Importance of Scaffolding in Decoding 1.11 The Benefits of Playing Games with Your Students 2.12 Bringing Handwriting Into Our Literacy Instruction We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're looking for topic and guest suggestions for season 4 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

Many social media posts and articles highlight well-known myths about dyslexia, and that information has been disseminated well. However, there are additional myths, when it comes to dyslexia, that deserve a more robust discussion. In this episode, we're exploring seven lesser-known myths about dyslexia. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Neurobiology of Dyslexia by Devin M. Kearns, Roeland Hancock, Fumiko Hoeft, Kenneth R. Pugh, and Stephen J. Frost Towards a dynamic, comprehensive conceptualization of dyslexia by Maryanne Wolf, Rebecca J. M. Gotlieb, Sohyun An Kim, Veronica Pedroza, Laura V. Rhinehart, Maria Luisa Gorno Tempini, Sue Sears 4.1 A Dynamic Study of Dyslexia Arguments for the Use of Cognitive Tests in the Assessment of Dyslexia 1.15 All About Accommodations for Dyslexia 3.12 Harnessing the Power of Assistive Technology with Katie Larew 3.8 Alternatives to Double-Dosing in Dyslexia Intervention 4.4 and 4.5 The Foundational Principles of Orton-Gillingham - part 1 and part 2 We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're looking for topic and guest suggestions for season 4 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

This is part 2 of our series about the foundational principles of Orton-Gillingham. You can listen to part 1, here! In that episode, we discussed that Orton-Gillingham is Direct and Explicit, Individualized, Structured, Sequential, Cumulative and Flexible, and Emotionally Sound. In this episode, we will look at the remaining Orton-Gillingham principles and the structured literacy elements and guidelines. And, at the beginning of the episode, Casey will share her experience at the recent IDA conference! Resources mentioned in this episode: IDA future conferences OGA annual conference Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills 4th Edition by Judith R. Birsh and Suzanne Carreker M.Ed. Ph.D. Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School by John Medina Brain Matters: Translating Research into Classroom Practice by Patricia Wolfe Brain-Based Learning: Teaching the Way Students Really Learn by Eric P. Jensen and Liesl McConchie The Language Triangle Season 1, Episode 3: Connecting Metacognition to Your Literacy Lessons We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're looking for topic and guest suggestions for season 4 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In today's landscape of literacy instruction, we continue to hear about the importance of bridging the science of reading to practice. The Orton-Gillingham approach is grounded in research and what brings learning to life. So what are those foundational pieces that we all hold dear - that we know are critical to have within our work with dyslexic students? In this episode, we will take a look at the Orton-Gillingham principles and the structured literacy elements and guidelines. Resources mentioned in this episode: 2.13 The Science of Learning The Many Faces of Dyslexia by Margaret Byrd Rawson Season 1. Episode 6: The Orton Prescription and the Connection to Social-Emotional Learning The Orton-Gillingham Academy Principles of the Orton-Gillingham Approach 4.2 Are students with dyslexia getting lost in the SOR movement? We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're looking for topic and guest suggestions for season 4 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this episode, we're joined by Peggy Stern for a conversation about a whole-child approach where each child no matter how he or she learns, is respected and heard, and the emotional and academic tools we can provide to develop strategies for success! Peggy Stern is an Academy Award-winning film Producer/Director with more than 30 years of experience. Her dyslexia led her to filmmaking and animation at a young age, and in March 2006 Stern won the Oscar for Best Animated Short. Stern has produced for PBS, HBO, Teachers College at Columbia University, The National PTA, and the National YWCA among others. She received her BA from Harvard University and her senior thesis film STEPHANIE, was turned into a PBS documentary special and broadcast nationally. SuperDville is a family affair, as her dyslexic daughter Emma has been a key advisor! Since the launch of SuperDville, Peggy has spoken at many webinars and on many podcasts, including the Dyslexia Narrative Conference, the Dyslexia Training Institute Virtual Conference, Learning Ally's Spotlight on Early Literacy Virtual Conference, Embracing the Whole Child with Punkinfutz, The Virtual Summer Dyslexia Institute Conference, The Pakistan Grower's Circle Webinar, Denver Courage to Risk Conference, Stand Up LD Panel Discussion, and the UK Rebel Voices Virtual International Dyslexia Conference. Connect with our guest, Peggy Stern! Visit her website, Super Dville, or email her at peggy@superdville.com. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Moon and the Son: An Imagined Conversation The Teacher's Toolbox for Every Child We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're looking for topic and guest suggestions for season 4 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

The recent movement to look deeply into the Science of Reading (SOR) has shifted the training we seek for teachers, the training and programs endorsed at the state level, and the curriculum school districts purchase. So, why are our students still not reading and writing proficiently? Is it the instruction, curriculum, or teacher training and knowledge that is seriously impacting learning outcomes? Or, is it a combination of all three factors? In this episode, we discuss the SOR movement and why some students, particularly those with dyslexia, seem to be getting lost in the debate. Resources mentioned in this episode: The new “science of reading” movement, explained 1.12: The Importance of Building Teacher Knowledge and The Peter Effect 2.14 Using Evaluations to Better Understand Our Learners with Katy Vassar What Is Specific Learning Disorder? Department of Education letter on dyslexia 2.9 The Power in Saying Dyslexia Essentials of Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention (Essentials of Psychological Assessment) 2nd Edition New and Not-Well-Known Research about Reading Disabilities: Teachers Want to Know We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're looking for topic and guest suggestions for season 4 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

We're back for season 4! In just a few days, it will be October which is Dyslexia Awareness Month. At the Together in Literacy podcast, we recognize that dyslexia awareness happens throughout the year. It is so important to us that we continue to spread awareness. In this episode we discuss dyslexia from a historical perspective, the SEL (social/emotional learning) connection, and how we can take a more global view. Resources mentioned in this episode: Wise Words Story Collection Bundle by Emily Gibbons Teaching Beyond the Diagnosis: Empowering Students with Dyslexia Through the Science of Reading by Casey Harrison 1.1 Introducing, Together in Literacy 1.6 The Orton Prescription and the Connection to Social-Emotional Learning 2.14 Using Evaluations to Better Understand Our Learners with Katy Vassar 1.9 Working Memory with Dr. Erica Warren Essentials of Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention (Essentials of Psychological Assessment) 2nd Edition Towards a dynamic, comprehensive conceptualization of dyslexia. Annals of dyslexia New and Not-Well-Known Research about Reading Disabilities: Teachers Want to Know IDA Perspectives - 75th-anniversary breakdown of Structured Literacy We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're looking for topic and guest suggestions for season 4 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

The Together in Literacy podcast now has over 50 episodes and we've had over 200,000 downloads! We are floored by the amount of people our message has reached and the impact it's had on students, their families, and the educators who serve them. In this final episode of season 3, we're recapping the episodes from this season and discussing ways you can keep journeying through the Science of Reading all summer long! Resources mentioned in this episode: All season 3 episodes of the Together in Literacy podcast All season 3 blog posts from the Together in Literacy podcast Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life by Jerry Pinkney Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills by Judith R. Birsh, Suzanne Carreker Literacy Foundations for English Learners: A Comprehensive Guide to Evidence-Based Instruction by Elsa Cardenas-Hagan Working Memory and Learning: A Practical Guide for Teachers by Tracy Packiam Alloway, Dr Susan E Gathercole IDA 75th Perspectives magazine on Structured Lit 6th Annual Building Readers for Life Summer Conference Summer Dyslexia Institute in Plano, TX We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're currently looking for guests and sponsors for season 3 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

Even with the wave of SOR at the Tier I level, we still have students who won't be making effective progress, leading teachers and parents to ask questions about how to help all students meet their potential. You may be seeing more questions arise from parents and teachers regarding possible dyslexia and what this means for a pathway to diagnosis or proper instruction. In this episode, we're sharing some of our top tips for parents and teachers who might be suspecting dyslexia. Resources mentioned in this episode: Definition of dyslexia IDA Dyslexia Handbook 3.13 Setting Your Learning Spaces Up for Success with Dr. Cathleen Killeen-Pittman https://www.understood.org/ National Center for Improving Literacy 1.16: The Legal Aspect of Dyslexia Advocacy with Sabrina Axt 2.2 The Contradictory Signs of Dyslexia 2.14 Using Evaluations to Better Understand Our Learners with Katy Vassar Teaching Beyond the Diagnosis: Empowering Students with Dyslexia Through the Science of Reading by Casey Harrison We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're currently looking for guests and sponsors for season 3 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

This is part two of our episode with Dr. Nancy Young. You can listen to part one, here. In this episode, we're once again joined by Dr. Nancy Young for a conversation about differentiation, meeting students where they are, and understanding students' learning profiles to determine instructional needs. Dr. Nancy Young is a Canadian educational consultant providing professional development in reading and writing instruction for an international audience. Nancy's literacy focus is effective differentiation of instruction to meet the needs of a wide range of learners, including students who have dyslexia, students who have ADHD, and students who are advanced in reading (AIR). Nancy's expertise encompasses the educational needs of students who are gifted (intellectual ability), including students who are gifted with a co-occurring exceptionality. Nancy's formal education includes Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education (Elementary Education), Master of Education (Special Education), and Doctor of Education (Cognitive Diversity). A passionate and long-time advocate for improving instruction for all children, Nancy has taught a wide range of learning needs and ages in schools and community organizations as well as in her independent teaching practice. Nancy is a certified teacher and a member of the International Dyslexia Association, Scientific Studies of Reading, the National Association for Gifted Children, the World Council for Gifted & Talented Children, and the Gifted Children's Association of British Columbia. Nancy is the creator of The Ladder of Reading & Writing, an infographic visually representing the ease at which children learn to read and write and the instructional implications. Nancy is the co-editor (with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck) of the recently released book Climbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing: Meeting the Needs of ALL Learners (published January, 2024). Looking at literacy through the lens of Nancy's infographic, this book includes twenty short chapters authored by experts in the field who provide valuable information relating to the wide range of ease in mastering literacy skills and the instructional implications. Connect with our guest, Dr. Nancy Young! Visit her website and find her on Facebook. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Ladder of Reading & Writing infographic Climbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing: Meeting the Needs of ALL Learners co-edited by Nancy Young, Ed.D. and Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D. We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're currently looking for guests and sponsors for season 3 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Nancy Young for a conversation about differentiation, meeting students where they are, and understanding students' learning profiles to determine instructional needs. Dr. Nancy Young is a Canadian educational consultant providing professional development in reading and writing instruction for an international audience. Nancy's literacy focus is effective differentiation of instruction to meet the needs of a wide range of learners, including students who have dyslexia, students who have ADHD, and students who are advanced in reading (AIR). Nancy's expertise encompasses the educational needs of students who are gifted (intellectual ability), including students who are gifted with a co-occurring exceptionality. Nancy's formal education includes Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education (Elementary Education), Master of Education (Special Education), and Doctor of Education (Cognitive Diversity). A passionate and long-time advocate for improving instruction for all children, Nancy has taught a wide range of learning needs and ages in schools and community organizations as well as in her independent teaching practice. Nancy is a certified teacher and a member of the International Dyslexia Association, Scientific Studies of Reading, the National Association for Gifted Children, the World Council for Gifted & Talented Children, and the Gifted Children's Association of British Columbia. Nancy is the creator of The Ladder of Reading & Writing, an infographic visually representing the ease at which children learn to read and write and the instructional implications. Nancy is the co-editor (with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck) of the recently released book Climbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing: Meeting the Needs of ALL Learners (published January, 2024). Looking at literacy through the lens of Nancy's infographic, this book includes twenty short chapters authored by experts in the field who provide valuable information relating to the wide range of ease in mastering literacy skills and the instructional implications. Connect with our guest, Dr. Nancy Young! Visit her website and find her on Facebook. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Ladder of Reading & Writing infographic Climbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing: Meeting the Needs of ALL Learners co-edited by Nancy Young, Ed.D. and Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D. We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're currently looking for guests and sponsors for season 3 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Cathleen Killeen-Pittman for a conversation about setting up our learning spaces for success! Dr. Cathleen Killeen-Pittman, founder of Our Learning Studio, is an academic support specialist and literacy coach. She works with parents, teachers, tutors, and students in her private practice based in North Carolina. Cathleen's career as an educator spans over 30 years. She began her teaching career in a 5th-grade classroom before going on to serve as a teacher or administrator in public school, community college, and university settings. She spent over 15 years serving as a beginning teacher evaluator where she mentored and coached teachers during the first three years of their careers. During that time, she had the opportunity to conduct over 2,000 classroom observations and developed a passion for exploring how to create structured learning environments designed to set students up for success. Cathleen is also an entrepreneur, founding her first academic support center in 2006. She currently works in private practice serving families and educators across the country through online small group classes for students, strategy sessions with parents and educators, and self-paced online courses. Cathleen holds an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education, a graduate degree in Educational Leadership, and a doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration. Connect with our guest, Dr. Cathleen Killeen-Pittman! Visit Our Learning Studio and find her on Facebook and YouTube. Resources mentioned in this episode: 2.14 Using Evaluations to Better Understand Our Learners with Katy Vassar Using A Visual Schedule Tutor Success Summit - April 2024 Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Barry M. Prizant Building Readers for Life 2024 Summer Conference We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're currently looking for guests and sponsors for season 3 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this exciting episode, we're joined by Katie Larew for a conversation about using assistive technology to empower students with dyslexia! Katie began her journey in the field of education in 2007 as a classroom Special Education Teacher in New Jersey. In 2014, she moved to San Diego, California, and worked as an Assistive Technology Specialist for a K-12 School District for eight years. As a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional, Katie has worked with students from elementary school to college. She holds a Master's Degree in Special Education as well as additional certifications as an IMSLEC-certified Orton-Gillingham Teacher and CERI Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist. Katie also serves on the Board of The International Dyslexia Association, San Diego Branch. Katie's approach focuses on the student's unique strengths while finding tools to support specific areas of need. She provides customized step-by-step virtual training, professional development, and workshops for students, parents, and teachers throughout the world. Connect with our guest, Katie Larew! Visit Assistive Technology for Dyslexia and find her on Instagram and Facebook. Resources mentioned in this episode: 1.15 All About Accommodations for Dyslexia SETT Framework 3.10 Effective Vocabulary Strategies in Literacy Intervention Google Voice Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World by Maryanne Wolf 32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny: Life Lessons from Teaching by Phillip Done We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're currently looking for guests and sponsors for season 3 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this special episode, we're joined by Michelle Breitenbach, founder of Read to Rewire, for a conversation about tutoring online. Michelle Breitenbach is an enthusiastic and dynamic tutor and coach. Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, she is a certified dyslexia practitioner. After 7 years as a special educator, she founded Read to Rewire in Miami, Florida. Michelle provides online support as a private educator and offers coaching to teachers worldwide. Her passion lies in teaching others how to replicate the in-person experience online to “reach and teach” kids with/ dyslexia globally —especially those without access. Her interactive webinars and coaching focus on enhancing student engagement, embracing multisensory methods, minimizing tech reliance for successful online lessons, teaching online with ease, and setting up private tutoring businesses. She also knows how to establish effective behavior systems. Connect with our guest, Michelle Breitenbach! Visit Read to Rewire and find her on Instagram and Facebook. Resources mentioned in this episode: Goodnotes Fathom Note Taking Zoom Word List Builder 2.12 Bringing Handwriting Into Our Literacy Instruction Wilson Reading System instructor manual Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael Hyatt Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown Tutor and Close the Computer: Become a Stand-Out Dyslexia Tutor - FREE masterclass From Teacher to Online - FREE guide We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're currently looking for guests and sponsors for season 3 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

Imagine being a learner who is new to English. Someone says to you, "Can you lend me a hand?” Imagine what that learner is processing. First, it's a question. Second, think about the word lend. Do I know what that means? Third, lend a hand. Does that mean they literally want one of my hands? In just one sentence, we've highlighted the essentials of language acquisition. A well-developed vocabulary is not only important in our conversations but also in the academic setting. For our challenged learners with dyslexia, their listening and speaking vocabulary might be very good, but when it comes to reading and writing, that's where they need further support. In this episode, we're going to dig into the eight essential components of vocabulary instruction under the lens of literacy intervention. 200K Giveaway! And the winner is… The Together in Literacy Podcast has hit over 200,000 downloads! We are overjoyed and we want to share our excitement and gratitude with all of you. As a special thank you to our loyal listeners, we are each giving away a $20 credit to our stores: The Literacy Nest Shop and The Dyslexia Classroom Store. The winner is: Katie G. Bear. Resources mentioned in this episode: 3.3 The Connection Between Language and Literacy Definition of Dyslexia 1.13 The Matthew Effect and Literacy Development in Children Proust and the Squid by Maryanne Wolf RAVE-O 3.7 The Importance of Scaffolding in Decoding The Frayer Model Semantic Feature Analysis 1.3 Connecting Metacognition to Your Literacy Lessons Improving Vocabulary Skills Through Assistive Technology by Pam F. Lindsey-Glenn, James E. Gentry AAC iPad App Wheel Bringing Words to Life by Isabel L. Beck, Margaret G. McKeown, Linda Kucan Vocabulary Knowledge to Practice by Margie Bussmann Gillis, Nancy Chapel Eberhardt Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students by Jennifer Wells Greene Ph.D., Averil Jean Coxhead Ph.D. Why Do We Say That? 101 Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Facts! A Brief History On Where They Come From! by Scott Matthews Casey on TpT - The Dyslexia Classroom or The Dyslexia Classroom Emily on TpT - The Literacy Nest or The Literacy Nest We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're currently looking for guests and sponsors for season 3 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In previous episodes, we've discussed how decodable texts can support social-emotional learning for our students and how they have a specific purpose within our lessons. Yet, we continue to hear questions and conversations surrounding the use of decodable text for early readers. Join us for a discussion of the purpose of decodable texts, the stages of use, and how we use them to move towards a transfer of knowledge in reading and spelling. Listen in as we dig into the purpose and goals of decodable text. 200K Giveaway: The Together in Literacy Podcast has hit over 200,000 downloads! We are overjoyed and we want to share our excitement and gratitude with all of you. As a special thank you to our loyal listeners, we're having a fun giveaway! We are each giving away a $20 credit to our stores: The Literacy Nest Shop and The Dyslexia Classroom Store. For a chance to win, fill out THIS entry form by February 1, 2024. We'll announce the winner when our next episode, 3.10, is released on February 5, 2024. Resources mentioned in this episode: 1.8 How Decodable Texts Support Social-Emotional Learning 1.9 Working Memory with Dr. Erica Warren 3.7 The Importance of Scaffolding in Decoding Casey on TpT - The Dyslexia Classroom or The Dyslexia Classroom Emily on TpT - The Literacy Nest or The Literacy Nest We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're currently looking for guests and sponsors for season 3 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

There's quite a conversation happening around double dosing of curriculums or lessons as instruction for our struggling students. And we wanted to speak about what works and doesn't for our children through the lens of appropriate interventions. In this episode, we will: Share some reasons why we need to be cautious about how we provide interventions Discuss what a double dose of curriculum is Look at why this may not be the best option for our students Share tips for how to best serve students with dyslexia Resources mentioned in this episode: 1.9: Working Memory with Dr. Erica Warren Casey on TpT - The Dyslexia Classroom or The Dyslexia Classroom Emily on TpT - The Literacy Nest or The Literacy Nest We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're currently looking for guests and sponsors for season 3 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

Have you ever had a student who struggles with blending words or over-emphasizes the strategy of letter-by-letter decoding? Or a student who segments, or pulls apart, individual sounds in words but cannot blend them to read the word? What can you do to move a student forward? In this episode, we discuss the importance of using diagnostic and prescriptive teaching measures when applying the appropriate scaffolds. Tune in as we define what scaffolds are in literacy instruction, explain what diagnostic and prescriptive teaching measures look like, and share specific strategies for scaffolds in decoding! Resources mentioned in this episode: 1.10 The Gradual Release of Responsibility 2.14 Using Evaluations to Better Understand Our Learners with Katy Vassar What Does it Mean to Be Diagnostic and Prescriptive? Stuck On Decoding: 5 Ways To Scaffold Instruction 2.5 Word Attack Strategies for Older Students with Dyslexia 2.13 The Science of Learning We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're currently looking for guests and sponsors for season 3 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this special episode, we're joined by Jennifer Bernheim, founder of Right To Read Advocacy for a conversation about advocacy and the family vision for student success. As the mom of a dyslexic learner, Jennifer knows how challenging it can be to navigate the special education process in a public school district, and she helps parents demystify this overwhelming process and empower them to support their child's needs. Her recent education includes the Orton-Gillingham Academy Subscriber Course and WrightsLaw Special Ed Law & Advocacy Training. She has completed the esteemed Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) Special Education and Advocacy Training (SEAT) 1.0 course and is currently enrolled in SEAT 2.0. Jennifer adheres to COPAA's Advocate Voluntary Code of Ethics. Jennifer has a master's degree in Communication Studies from the University of Rhode Island. She lives in Weston, Connecticut with her husband, their three children, and their Australian labradoodle. Connect with our guest, Jennifer Bernheim! Visit Right to Read Advocacy and find her on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest. Resources mentioned in this episode: Decoding Dyslexia International Dyslexia Association Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Dyslexia Training Institute Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz M.D. Overcoming Dyslexia - Course Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy by Pamela Wright and Peter Wright Wrightslaw: All About Tests and Assessments by Melissa Lee Farrall, Pamela Wright, and Peter Wright Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt Finding My Superpower: A book for dyslexic thinkers by Sarah Prestidge We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're currently looking for guests and sponsors for season 3 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this special episode, we're joined by Erika Lopez for a conversation about using our gifts in our own way to make an impact in this world! Erika was raised in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C. by her mother, an immigrant from Guatemala. She attended college at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. She started her career in finance in Washington D.C. but realized the thing she liked discussing most with her clients was their philanthropic vision and plan. So she left finance to work in the non-profit industry for the next twelve years. Erika moved to North Carolina eight years ago with her husband and two children. About five years ago, Erika began writing memoirs and essays based on her childhood experiences and began sharing her writings on a blog she named Landings. This year, she released her first book, The Adventures of Amazing Grace a children's chapter book she created with her daughter. Connect with our guest, Erika Lopez! Visit her website and her blog. Or, find her on Instagram. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Adventures of Amazing Grace by Erika Lopez Previous guests who shared their personal journey with dyslexia, Hope and Ryan. The Dyslexic Advantage by Brock L. Eide M.D. M.A. and Fernette F. Eide M.D. The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan by Ben Foss Made by Dyslexia Aaron Slater Illustrator by Andrea Beaty Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor Million Bazillion podcast We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're currently looking for guests and sponsors for season 3 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this special episode, we're joined by Heather O'Donnell for a conversation about shifting from the classroom to private practice and how we can support parents and classroom teachers. Heather O'Donnell MS.Ed and Ed.M began her career as a classroom teacher. Working in both special and general education classroom settings, she left the classroom in 2018 to open New Paltz Multisensory, an online and in-person tutoring practice in New Paltz, NY. After identifying a need for private multisensory reading instruction in her community, the practice has grown to include a team of 13 tutors providing online and in-person multisensory reading, writing, and math instruction to students in over 10 states. Heather uses the Orton-Gillingham approach to diagnostically provide explicit instruction so that kids learn to love learning again! Connect with our guest, Heather O'Donnell! Visit New Paltz Multisensory. Or, find her on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Resources mentioned in this episode: 2.15 Looking at Neurodiversity with a Fresh Perspective The Right to Read UFLI Foundations Emily Hanford Sold a Story Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz M.D. The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System--and How to Fix it by Natalie Wexler The Knowledge Matters Podcast Education Week We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're currently looking for guests and sponsors for season 3 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

We know that language is a vehicle for learning. Everything we do in education is connected to language. Whether it is instructions in math and science, ELA classes, literacy learning, and intervention, language plays an important role in learning about the world around us and how we interact with academics. In this episode, we discuss the connection between language and literacy and what this means for our Structured Literacy and Orton-Gillingham lessons. Tune in for some things we, as educators, can be mindful of when planning, and some tips to take into our lessons to bridge oral and written language. Resources mentioned in this episode: 3.2 How to Talk About Dyslexia 2.9 The Power in Saying Dyslexia FREE Dyslexia Awareness Month resources - The Literacy Nest FREE Dyslexia Awareness Month resources - The Dyslexia Classroom We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're currently looking for guests and sponsors for season 3 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

For us here at the Together in Literacy podcast, dyslexia is an everyday thing. We also want to highlight that October is dedicated to dyslexia awareness. With this in mind, in this episode, we're sharing tips for talking to parents about dyslexia and tips for parents when speaking to their children about dyslexia. Resources mentioned in this episode: Decoding Dyslexia Made by Dyslexia Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz M.D. Conquering Dyslexia by Donna J. Wilbourn 1.16: The Legal Aspect of Dyslexia Advocacy with Sabrina Axt 2.9: The Power in Saying Dyslexia Understood.org What is Dyslexia? by Kelli Sandman-Hurley 2.7: Supporting Families on Their Journey with Dyslexia with Dr. Lauren McClenney-Rosenstein 1.7: Hope's Journey featuring Hope McNabb 2.17: Using Challenges to Cultivate Success with Ryan Pool Books That Connect Social Emotional Learning and Dyslexia. The Adventures of Amazing Grace by Erika Lopez 2.14: Using Evaluations to Better Understand Our Learners with Katy Vassar 2.4: How to Effectively Work with Older Students with Dyslexia FREE Dyslexia Awareness Month resources - The Literacy Nest FREE Dyslexia Awareness Month resources - The Dyslexia Classroom We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're currently looking for guests and sponsors for season 3 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

We're back with season 3 of the Literacy Project Podcast! This first episode of season three is a continued invitation to look deeply at what structured literacy really is. When we left off last season, we discussed the Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading, referred to as the KPS, and the importance of having highly trained educators. Tune in as we review the KPS, look at the five pillars of reading instruction, define Structured Literacy, bust some myths about Structured Literacy, and finally, we'll offer tips to help others on this journey. Resources mentioned in this episode: Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading 1.3: Connecting Metacognition to Your Literacy Lessons 1.8: How Decodable Texts Support Social-Emotional Learning We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're currently looking for guests and sponsors for season 3 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

We're wrapping up season 2 of the Together in Literacy podcast! And what a season it's been! This podcast was built upon a commitment to spreading factual information about dyslexia awareness, structured literacy, social-emotional learning, and the science of learning. As we look back on season 2, we are so proud to see our mission of supporting parents, teachers, and learners come to fruition. In this episode, we share our major takeaways from season 2, we'll look at a set of standards that cover key foundational components of structured literacy, we'll share some articles and suggestions, and then we'll give a sneak preview of what you can look forward to in season 3! Let us know what you think about the Together in Literacy podcast by filling out this survey! We're looking for those who are interested in being a guest on season 3 of the podcast or sponsoring the podcast! Please feel free to keep in touch with us throughout the summer! You can find Emily at The Literacy Nest and Casey at The Dyslexia Classroom. Resources mentioned in this episode: 1.17: Finish the School Year Strong A list of all Together in Literacy Episodes Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading 1.12: The Importance of Building Teacher Knowledge and The Peter Effect Print-to-Speech and Speech-to-Print: Mapping Early Literacy The roles of letter names and letter sounds in connecting print and speech Knowing letter names and learning letter sounds: A causal connection We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this episode, we're joined by Ryan Pool. Ryan is a high schooler who is taking on the world! Ryan is an entrepreneur and nationally ranked tennis player. In May, he secured funding from Orange County investors for his most recent business, Tennisify. He serves as an Ambassador for Economics for Leaders and coaches tennis in his spare time. Ryan trains hard on and off the tennis court. When not playing, you'll find him asking questions and soaking up learning opportunities. His mission is to make the world a better place through innovation, using kindness, drive, and curiosity. Ryan was diagnosed with apraxia of speech at two years old, and dyslexia as a kindergartener. He has big ideas but slow processing time and works hard to understand how to optimize his brain. He's grateful for his amazing tutors, teachers, and mentors who taught him how to advocate for himself and others. He recently gave a TEDx talk that you can view here. For more from Ryan, connect with him on Instagram. We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast with a t-shirt or sweatshirt! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this episode, we're joined by Adrianne Meldrum. Adrianne Meldrum is the founder and owner of Made for Math (MFM), an all-online math center focused on serving students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and math learning disabilities. She is a certified Multisensory Math Instructor through Marilyn Zecher. She holds a Master's Degree from Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity. Adrianne is married with three boys and lives in Mesa, AZ where she enjoys poolside living. We chat with Adrianne about using a multisensory approach to teaching math, how challenged learners can benefit from this approach, and so much more! Resources mentioned in this episode: Listen Up: Five Stellar Science of Reading Podcasts Worth Trying Multisensory Math Activities That Really Work Difficulties Evolve into Doors: The HOPE for Students with Dyscalculia Interview with Dr. Xin, creator of Conceptual Model-Based Problem Solving (COMPS) Marilynzecher.com Asdec.org Professor Sharma - Mathematics for All Science of Math - Facebook Community Effective Teaching Strategies for Dyscalculia and Learning Difficulties in Mathematics by Marie Pascale Noel and Giannis Karagiannakis Mathematics for Dyslexics and Dyscalculics by Steve Chinn Discovering Dyscalculia: One Family's Journey with a Math Disability by Laura Jackson 2.13 The Science of Learning Is multisensory math for your child (Quiz) Unlocking Dyscalculia Web Series Casey on TpT - The Dyslexia Classroom or The Dyslexia Classroom Emily on TpT - The Literacy Nest or The Literacy Nest For more from Adrianne Meldrum, check out her website Made for Math. You can also connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast with a t-shirt or sweatshirt! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this episode, we're taking a closer look at neurodiversity. We're seeing the term neurodiversity come up in a lot of different places from social media, to newspapers, to articles, and more. It is a global conversation that we should all be looking at with a fresh view and perspective. Tune in as we discuss what neurodiversity means to us, and, based on the current research, where dyslexia comes into the discussion of neurodiversity. We'll also look at shifts in language surrounding neurodiversity, and what this all means for educators, parents, caregivers, students, and the world. Stick around until the end for some additional podcast and book recommendations on this topic! Resources mentioned in this episode: Decoding Dyslexia 1.16 The Legal Aspect of Dyslexia Advocacy with Sabrina Axt The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain by Brock L. Eide M.D. M.A. and Fernette F. Eide M.D. Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz MD Understood.org The Neurodiversity Podcast Casey on TpT - The Dyslexia Classroom or The Dyslexia Classroom Emily on TpT - The Literacy Nest or The Literacy Nest We officially have merch! Show your love Together in Literacy podcast with a t-shirt or sweatshirt! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this episode, we're joined by Katy Vassar. Katy is a Dyslexia and Reading Consultant, Licensed Dyslexia Therapist, Qualified Instructor of therapists, and Educational Diagnostician with over 20 years of experience in the field of education. Her history includes roles in special education, general education, reading/dyslexia intervention, and coaching at the elementary and secondary levels in both public and independent school systems. Katy currently teams with various centers to train teachers as dyslexia therapists, train educators to better work with students with dyslexia in the classroom, provide psychoeducational evaluations, and support individual students and families as they navigate the world of dyslexia. She also contracts with schools, districts, and other state and local organizations to provide consultation services and professional development. Katy is passionate about supporting the learning needs of all students as they navigate their journey toward being successful life-long learners. We'll talk about how Katy got started on her journey, the role of an educational diagnostician, what tests and assessments are used, what testing can reveal about a child, and so much more! Join us as we take a deeper look at special education evaluations with a focus on both families and educators. Resources mentioned in this episode: Season 1, Episode 16: The Legal Aspect of Dyslexia Advocacy with Sabrina Axt Dyslexia Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain by Brock L. Eide M.D. M.A. and Fernette F. Eide M.D. Dyslexic Advantage Newsletter Casey on TpT - The Dyslexia Classroom or The Dyslexia Classroom Emily on TpT - The Literacy Nest or The Literacy Nest For more from Katy Vassar check out her website, Vassar Education Services, or the Wimberley Dyslexia & Learning Center. We officially have merch! Show your love Together in Literacy podcast with a t-shirt or sweatshirt! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

At the heart of the Science of Reading, we look deeply at how we learn, not just how we read. Studying how we learn has been a dynamic field of research in education for years. In this episode, we are looking to further our scientific study and knowledge and remembering that education is not a static field. We are all always learning. Tune in as we talk about how we can advocate the shift from focusing solely on the Science of Reading and begin focusing more on the Science of Learning. We'll explain the reasons why we feel this is a beneficial shift and who will benefit from the shift, we'll look at the key points at the heart of the Science of Learning, and we'll share some resources you may want to consider for building your own knowledge. Resources mentioned in this episode: 2.10 The Science of Reading: More Than Just a Buzzword 1.15 All About Accommodations for Dyslexia 1.10 The Gradual Release of Responsibility 2.11 How to Keep Your Eye on the Goal in Intervention Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching by Anita Archer 1.12 The Importance of Building Teacher Knowledge and The Peter Effect How We Learn: Why Brains Learn Better than any Machine… for now by Stanislas Dehaene A Little Guide for Teachers: Cognitive Load Theory by Greg Ashman Neuroteach: Brain Science and the Future of Education by Glenn Whitman Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel 1.11 The Importance and Benefits of Playing Games with Your Students If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! We officially have merch! Show your love Together in Literacy podcast with a t-shirt or sweatshirt! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this episode, we're diving into handwriting. Even for those who do not have difficulty, handwriting in the early years is essential. When students have not yet reached automaticity or legibility in letter formation, it taxes their working memory and places a higher demand on cognitive resources. We want to look at how we can free up some of those cognitive demands. Effective handwriting practice will lead to stronger spelling, reading, and writing performance. Tune in as we discuss the role handwriting should have in our classrooms as well as the importance and some of the benefits of cursive handwriting! We'll also look at the developmental stages, offer some teaching tips, and share the most beneficial handwriting resources we've used over the years! Resources mentioned in this episode: 2.8 Incorporating Writing in Structured Literacy Lessons 2.11 How to Keep Your Eye on the Goal in Intervention Handwriting instruction: a commentary on five studies In-depth analysis of handwriting curriculum and instruction in four kindergarten classrooms Berninger, V. W. & Wolf, B. J. (2009). Teaching Students with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia: Lessons from Science. Baltimore, Maryland: Paul Brookes Publishing Company. Graham, S., Berninger, V., Weintraub, N., & Shafer, W. (1998). Development of handwriting speed and legibility in grades 1-9. Journal of Educational Research, 92, 42-52. Overvelde, A., & Hulstijn, W. (2011). Handwriting Development In Grade 2 And Grade 3 Primary School Children With Normal, At Risk, Or Dysgraphic Characteristics.Research in Developmental Disabilities, 540-548. Readiness by Beth Moore Writing Skills books by Diana Hanbury King Loops and Other Groups by Mary Benbow Writing Wizard app The OT Toolbox Casey on TpT - The Dyslexia Classroom or The Dyslexia Classroom Emily on TpT - The Literacy Nest or The Literacy Nest If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

Learning to read proficiently is not an easy task for most students without explicit, systematic instruction. Current US reading scores indicate that 67% of all 4th graders are reading at basic or below basic levels. This fact is leading to many conversations about how we teach reading, what is necessary for classroom instruction, and how we help struggling readers. We know that early readers, whether they are identified with dyslexia or not, really need appropriate instruction in the elements of word recognition, phonemic awareness, knowledge of phoneme and grapheme correspondence, and accuracy and automaticity of reading and spelling of words in the text to help them break that reading code. In this episode, we're sharing tips for how you can keep your eye on the goals of your interventions. Tune in for five BIG areas of focus that will lead to BIG wins in your interventions. Resources mentioned in this episode: Scarborough's Reading Rope Helping Students Remember: A Structured Approach - Literacy Nest video Season 1, Episode 10: The Gradual Release of Responsibility 2.10 The Science of Reading: More Than Just a Buzzword Multi-sensory Instruction: Moving Beyond the Sand Tray The Color Coding Method to Teaching Sight Words Casey on TpT - The Dyslexia Classroom or The Dyslexia Classroom Building Readers for Life Academy Emily on TpT - The Literacy Nest or The Literacy Nest If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

The Science of Reading is so much more than just a buzzword! In this episode, we're talking about The Science of Reading or SOR. We'll cover what it is and what it isn't. And, how it is becoming more mainstream! Tune in as we look at trends in education, and then get into 5 specifics of what SOR really is all about. Make sure you hang around until the end when we'll share actions you can take today to begin to dive deeper into the Science of Reading. Resources mentioned in this episode: 2.8 Incorporating Writing in Structured Literacy Lessons The National Reading Panel Season 1. Episode 6: The Orton Prescription and the Connection to Social-Emotional Learning Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz International Dyslexia Association Decoding Dyslexia Dyslexia Therapist Certification Training Building Readers for Life Academy If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this episode, we continue the conversation around the power in saying dyslexia and we cover what that means for helping move our students toward self-advocacy. We'll discuss how we can, as educators, speak to parents and students about dyslexia and shift the narrative to one of understanding. Tune in as we share why it's important to say dyslexia, some of the benefits of knowing how we learn, and looking at evaluations from a different lens. Stick around until the end for all the details of our 100K download giveaway! Resources mentioned in this episode: Season 1, Episode 7: Hope's Journey featuring Hope McNabb Season 1, Episode 15: All About Accommodations for Dyslexia 4 Questions About Accommodations for Dyslexia Answered! Season 1, Episode 3: Connecting Metacognition to Your Literacy Lessons The Color Coding Method to Teaching Sight Words Building Readers for Life Academy Casey on TpT - The Dyslexia Classroom or The Dyslexia Classroom Emily on TpT - The Literacy Nest or The Literacy Nest If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

Structured Literacy is not just about phonics! In this episode, we get into the subject of writing. Mainly, the cognitive demands of writing and how you can thoughtfully incorporate writing into your structured literacy lessons. We will share about writing from our perspectives as interventionists and also from our experience as classroom teachers. Tune in as we discuss the ten most important components of writing, their implications for the classroom, and what writing will look like in structured literacy lessons. Stick around until the end when we'll address which dyslexia screeners we use. Resources mentioned in this episode: 2.4 How to Effectively Work with Older Students with Dyslexia 2.5 Word Attack Strategies for Older Students with Dyslexia DIBLES CORE Phonics Survey Neuhaus screening tools Casey on TpT - The Dyslexia Classroom or The Dyslexia Classroom Emily on TpT - The Literacy Nest or The Literacy Nest If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this episode, we're joined by a fantastic change agent for families of children with dyslexia, Dr. Lauren McClenney-Rosenstein. Dr. Lauren is the CEO and founder of Think Dyslexia, LLC. She delivers training and professional development for teachers and administrators at the district level focusing on dyslexia awareness, dyslexia screening, and MTSS (Multiple Tiered Systems of Support). Dr. Lauren's passion for educating, advocating, and bringing awareness to dyslexia at the domestic and international levels began in the elementary classrooms of private schools serving students with language-based learning disabilities. She has been a certified special educator for a decade and earned her Doctor of Education in teaching learning leadership curriculum in 2019 from Northeastern University. She also holds a dual Master's in Special Education and Elementary Education and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Syracuse University. In this episode, we are going to discuss dyslexia advocacy as well as the challenges that parents and caregivers face. Tune in as we take a closer look at how we can support families on their journey with dyslexia. Hang around until the end, we'll answer a listener's question about assessing for dyslexia. Resources mentioned in this episode: Think Dyslexia Parent Community - 10% coupon code: podcast10 Dyslexia Mom Boss podcast Dyslexia Mom Boss Blueprint D3 Parent Guide to Success eBook Holistic Strategy Session Consultation Think Dyslexia Academy - free courses For more from our guest, Dr. Lauren McClenney-Rosenstein, check her out at Think Dyslexia. You can connect with her on Instagram. If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

You may have heard of Orton-Gillingham, but you may have questions about the principles and approach. We are both, Emily and Casey, structured literacy specialists trained in Orton-Gillingham and Orton-Gillingham-based programs. In this episode, we're addressing some common questions we see and hear being asked about Orton-Gillingham. We answer these questions from the perspective of interventionists who work with the dyslexic population, however, we understand and support OG-based instruction in the typical or general classroom setting. Tune in as we dig into some misunderstandings in conversations around the Orton-Gillingham approach. Resources mentioned in this episode: 2.4 How to Effectively Work with Older Students with Dyslexia 2.5 Word Attack Strategies for Older Students with Dyslexia Season 1, Episode 5: How Dr. Samuel Orton and Anna Gillingham's Work Support Social-Emotional Learning Season 1. Episode 6: The Orton Prescription and the Connection to Social-Emotional Learning International Dyslexia Association Season 1, Episode 9: Working Memory with Dr. Erica Warren Season 1, Episode 10: The Gradual Release of Responsibility Season 1, Episode 3: Connecting Metacognition to Your Literacy Lessons Reading Rockets Casey on TpT - The Dyslexia Classroom or The Dyslexia Classroom Emily on TpT - The Literacy Nest or The Literacy Nest If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this episode, we continue our conversation about helping older dyslexic students. In season 2, episode 4, we broke down what struggles we see in our older students and the areas we notice are needed to help them. Here, we dive into the strategies we apply for our older students. Tune in as we share specific word attack strategies we use with our older students. Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode: 2.4 How to Effectively Work with Older Students with Dyslexia Never Too Late: Teaching Adults to Read and Write by Diana Hanbury King Season 1, Episode 3: Connecting Metacognition to Your Literacy Lessons Season 1, Episode 15: All About Accommodations for Dyslexia High Noon Books Saddleback Publishing Simple Words Books Phonic Books Rewards reading intervention program Word Connections Megawords Take Flight Casey on TpT - The Dyslexia Classroom Emily on TpT - The Literacy Nest If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

One of those topics we get asked about all the time is how to work with older students who are challenged by reading and writing. How can we work with them effectively? How can we give them what they need while also honoring where they are in their learning journey? In this episode, we will dig in and talk about our own experiences with working with older students. We have both been so lucky to work with a wide variety of students across all age groups and grades. The beauty of Orton-Gillingham is that it works for so many different ages and grades! Tune in as we share our perspective and give you actionable tips you can use to work with older students with dyslexia while remaining mindful of the social-emotional piece. Hang around until the end when we tackle a question about tutor-parent collaboration! Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 2.3: Why Students With Dyslexia Struggle with Homework with Cindy Hall Episode 1.15: All About Accommodations for Dyslexia Episode 1.3: Connecting Metacognition to Your Literacy Lessons Episode 1.7: Hope's Journey with Hope McNabb Dibels High Noon Books Saddleback Publishing Simple Words Books Episode 1.8: How Decodable Texts Support Social-Emotional Learning Phonic Books Rewards reading intervention program Megawords Take Flight Learning Ally Bookshare Skybrary Casey on TpT - The Dyslexia Classroom Emily on TpT - The Literacy Nest If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this episode, we're joined by the incredible Cindy Hall. Mrs. Cindy Hall is the founder and director of Cindy Hall Consulting and Mustard Seed Tutoring and the author of Dyslexia Friendly Classroom professional development. It is her passion to help struggling students identify why they are struggling and architect a plan for success. Cindy is excited to work with individual students in a tutoring setting or to help teachers understand the characteristics of dyslexic students and best practices that are vital for dyslexic learners, yet good for all students. Cindy was the founding director of the Dyslexia Center at Lindsay Lane Christian Academy, which she directed for a decade before retiring from full-time school-setting work. She has 17 years of classroom teaching experience with elementary students and another 17 years focused on teaching dyslexic learners. She is a graduate of Faith Baptist Bible College with postgraduate work in special education at Iowa State University as well as many hours of training in the Orton-Gillingham approach for dyslexic learners. In this episode, we speak with Cindy about the biggest challenges dyslexic learners and their families face, why children with dyslexia struggle with homework, and some of the best strategies you can use to help them with homework. Tune in as we share 5 tips for parents to help their dyslexic children with homework and 5 strategies for teachers to help dyslexic students in their classrooms. Resources mentioned in this episode: Dyslexia Friendly Classroom online course (Cindy is offering our listeners 20% off this course through December 31, 2022. Simply use code: TIL20) 2.2 The Contradictory Signs of Dyslexia Parenting a Struggling Reader by Susan Hall and Louise Moats Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz Speech to Print by Louisa Moats Make it Stick by Dr. Peter Brown Helping Students Remember by Milton Dehn For more from our guest, Cindy Hall, check her out at Cindy Hall Consulting. If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!