Breaking Down Dyslexia: What Every Teacher Needs to Know (But Was Never Taught!)

Send us Fan Mail🎓 Breaking Down Dyslexia: What Every Teacher Needs to Know (But Was Never Taught!)Did you know that 1 in 5 students in your classroom may have dyslexia? Yet most of us learned about it in just "two paragraphs" during our teacher training! In this eye-opening episode, we chat with Lisa Parnello, a full-time dyslexia coach who's transforming how we understand and support students with dyslexia.Key Takeaways: 📚 Dyslexia isn't about seeing letters backward - it's about how the brain processes language 🧠 Three major signs to watch for:Phonemic awareness challengesExecutive functioning struggles (organization, time management)Left-handedness (surprisingly correlated!)🍎 What teachers can do to help students who they suspect may have dyslexia, despite the imitation of resources in many schools.🌟 Success Stories: Many highly successful individuals have dyslexia, including:Steve Jobs (Apple founder)Richard Branson (Virgin Group founder)Keira Knightley (actress)🎯 Free Resources: Join Lisa's Dyslexia Awareness Challenge at www.parnelloeducation.com/challenge5-day email sequenceDaily 1-2 minute videosPractical resources and toolsOver 200 successful participants🎧 Want to Learn More? Check out Lisa's podcast "Dyslexia Devoted" - over 117 episodes of practical strategies and insightsProfessional Development Opportunities:Dyslexia for Beginners Workshop Educator's Guide to Dyslexia (comprehensive course with 4.5 hours PD credit)Spelling and Writing Booster Workshops Use promo code "balance" for 20% off all courses!Remember: You're not alone in feeling underprepared to support students with dyslexia. With the right tools and knowledge, you can make a significant difference in these students' lives!#TeacherResources #Dyslexia #SpecialEducation #TeacherPD #EducatorSupport #DyslexiaAwareness #TeacherTips #teacherbalance #teachertips ➡️ To get your FREE 🎁 PDF Guide The Professional Teacher's Guide to Saying "No" visit: www.gracestevens.com/saynoWant to truly thrive in teaching without sacrificing your personal life?   Check out my signature on-demand self-study course, Balance Your Teacher Life.  Complete details here: www.gracestevens.com/balance📘 My latest (and greatest!) book:The Empowered Teacher ToolkitCheck out the best-selling Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers book here Beat Teacher Burnout with Better Boundaries book hereMy TPT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/grace-stevens-happy-classroomsWanna get social?https://www.tiktok.com/@gracestevensteacherhttps://www.facebook.com/GraceStevensTeacherhttps://www.Instagram.com/gracestevensteacher Old school: Website : www.GraceStevens.com (courses, blog & freebies!)