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 infographicClimbing 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 infographicClimbing 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 VassarUsing A Visual ScheduleTutor Success Summit - April 2024 Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Barry M. PrizantBuilding 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 DyslexiaSETT Framework 3.10 Effective Vocabulary Strategies in Literacy InterventionReader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World by Maryanne Wolf32 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: GoodnotesFathom Note TakingZoomWord List Builder2.12 Bringing Handwriting Into Our Literacy InstructionWilson Reading System instructor manualFree to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael HyattDaring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene BrownTutor and Close the Computer: Become a Stand-Out Dyslexia Tutor - FREE masterclassFrom 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 LiteracyDefinition of Dyslexia1.13 The Matthew Effect and Literacy Development in ChildrenProust and the Squid by Maryanne WolfRAVE-O3.7 The Importance of Scaffolding in DecodingThe Frayer ModelSemantic Feature Analysis1.3 Connecting Metacognition to Your Literacy LessonsImproving Vocabulary Skills Through Assistive Technology by Pam F. Lindsey-Glenn, James E. GentryAAC iPad App WheelBringing Words to Life by Isabel L. Beck, Margaret G. McKeown, Linda KucanVocabulary Knowledge to Practice by Margie Bussmann Gillis, Nancy Chapel EberhardtAcademic 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 MatthewsCasey on TpT - The Dyslexia Classroom or The Dyslexia ClassroomEmily 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 Learning1.9 Working Memory with Dr. Erica Warren3.7 The Importance of Scaffolding in DecodingCasey on TpT - The Dyslexia Classroom or The Dyslexia ClassroomEmily 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 studentsShare tips for how to best serve students with dyslexia Resources mentioned in this episode: 1.9: Working Memory with Dr. Erica WarrenCasey on TpT - The Dyslexia Classroom or The Dyslexia ClassroomEmily 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 Responsibility2.14 Using Evaluations to Better Understand Our Learners with Katy VassarWhat Does it Mean to Be Diagnostic and Prescriptive?Stuck On Decoding: 5 Ways To Scaffold Instruction2.5 Word Attack Strategies for Older Students with Dyslexia2.13 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 DyslexiaInternational Dyslexia AssociationCouncil of Parent Attorneys and AdvocatesDyslexia Training Institute Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz M.D.Overcoming Dyslexia - CourseWrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy by Pamela Wright and Peter WrightWrightslaw: All About Tests and Assessments by Melissa Lee Farrall, Pamela Wright, and Peter WrightFish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly HuntFinding 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 LopezPrevious 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 FossMade by DyslexiaAaron Slater Illustrator by Andrea BeatyJust Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia SotomayorMillion 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 PerspectiveThe Right to ReadUFLI FoundationsEmily HanfordSold a StoryOvercoming 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 WexlerThe Knowledge Matters PodcastEducation 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 Dyslexia2.9 The Power in Saying DyslexiaFREE Dyslexia Awareness Month resources - The Literacy NestFREE 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 DyslexiaMade by DyslexiaOvercoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz M.D.Conquering Dyslexia by Donna J. Wilbourn 1.16: The Legal Aspect of Dyslexia Advocacy with Sabrina Axt2.9: The Power in Saying DyslexiaUnderstood.orgWhat is Dyslexia? by Kelli Sandman-Hurley2.7: Supporting Families on Their Journey with Dyslexia with Dr. Lauren McClenney-Rosenstein1.7: Hope's Journey featuring Hope McNabb2.17: Using Challenges to Cultivate Success with Ryan PoolBooks That Connect Social Emotional Learning and Dyslexia. The Adventures of Amazing Grace by Erika Lopez2.14: Using Evaluations to Better Understand Our Learners with Katy Vassar2.4: How to Effectively Work with Older Students with DyslexiaFREE Dyslexia Awareness Month resources FREE Dyslexia Awareness Month resources 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 Reading1.3: Connecting Metacognition to Your Literacy Lessons1.8: 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 StrongA list of all Together in Literacy EpisodesKnowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading1.12: The Importance of Building Teacher Knowledge and The Peter EffectPrint-to-Speech and Speech-to-Print: Mapping Early LiteracyThe roles of letter names and letter sounds in connecting print and speechKnowing 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. 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 TryingMultisensory Math Activities That Really WorkDifficulties Evolve into Doors: The HOPE for Students with DyscalculiaInterview with Dr. Xin, creator of Conceptual Model-Based Problem Solving (COMPS)Marilynzecher.comAsdec.orgProfessor Sharma - Mathematics for AllScience of Math - Facebook CommunityEffective Teaching Strategies for Dyscalculia and Learning Difficulties in Mathematics by Marie Pascale Noel and Giannis KaragiannakisMathematics for Dyslexics and Dyscalculics by Steve Chinn Discovering Dyscalculia: One Family’s Journey with a Math Disability by Laura Jackson2.13 The Science of LearningIs multisensory math for your child (Quiz)Unlocking Dyscalculia Web Series 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 Dyslexia1.16 The Legal Aspect of Dyslexia Advocacy with Sabrina AxtThe 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 MDUnderstood.orgThe Neurodiversity PodcastCasey on TpT - The Dyslexia Classroom or The Dyslexia ClassroomEmily 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 AxtDyslexia 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 NewsletterCasey on TpT - The Dyslexia Classroom or The Dyslexia ClassroomEmily 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!