Online Classes
If you are interested in registering for graduate level extension credits through the University of San Diego, please click here. Please note you must also register for the course through the Dyslexia Training Institute by clicking on the desired class below.
Introduction to Structured Literacy and the Orton-Gillingham Approach

This four-week class (20-30 total hours) is an introduction to Structured Literacy and the Orton-Gillingham (O-G) approach. You will learn the basic tenets of Structured Literacy, examples of multisensory teaching/learning strategies, the history of Orton-Gillingham and why it is important to understand when working with struggling readers. Participants will be introduced to terminology that is commonly used in the O-G approach, how an OG approach is structured and why, strategies to teach phonemic awareness, grapheme/phoneme correspondence, syllable types and spelling rules.

Defining Dyslexia: What it is, what it isn’t and how to help

In this four-week course (20-30 hours) participants will be introduced to the signs and symptoms of dyslexia and discuss popular myths. We will discuss what dyslexia is, what it isn’t and what the appropriate interventions should include. Participants will be given the opportunity to have in-depth discussions about structured literacy approaches and about the research that supports it. While this class is asynchronous, it is also taught by a seasoned instructor, so you will have the opportunity to have your questions answered, while also building a community with other participants. You will be given opportunities to engage and discuss simulations.

An Introduction to Structured Word Inquiry

In this six-week class (30-40 hours) you will be provided an overview of Structured Word Inquiry (SWI) and how to begin to use SWI to provide remediation. SWI provides a logical process, based on linguistics, for analyzing and developing an understanding of the underlying structure of the spelling of English words. Developing true understanding of spellings will assist students with reading and spelling. SWI is instruction that assists ALL students, those with or without dyslexia. Participants will learn how to support students through word investigations to understand the spelling of any English word so instructors no longer utter, “Well, English is just crazy, you will have to memorize that word?

Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and Fluency

In this course participants will learn practical, and research-based strategies to improve reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary. All class chats, class content and discussion boards will be monitored and moderated by the instructors.


Webinars
What is a webinar? A Webinar is a web-based seminar, that is a presentation, lecture, workshop or seminar transmitted over the Internet. Our webinars include live-streaming of the presenter and interactive conversation with the participants. All you need is a computer – no special technology required.
Introduction to Dyslexia

In this 2-hour webinar you will be introduced to the signs and symptoms of dyslexia and learn about many popular myths. We will cover the scientific research and discuss the remediations supported by research. We will also discuss current accommodations available to children and adults with dyslexia.

Advocacy: Know Your Rights - Special Ed Law & Dyslexia

This 90 minute webinar is now available for free! In conjunction with Learning Ally we are pleased to offer this webinar to help you learn the basics of Special Ed Law at it relates to dyslexia. This webinar will give you an overview of: Individuals with Disabilities and Education Act (IDEA), IEPs, 504′s, appropriate accommodations, letter writing, receiving appropriate services and interventions, dispute process and resolution — as they all relate to a student with dyslexia.

IEP Goals and Dyslexia: What is a 'good' goal anyway?

In this 90-minute webinar, we will walk through the process of writing goals for IEPs that are individualized for students with dyslexia. We will discuss the proper terminology needed when writing goals and determining appropriate services. This webinar is appropriate for parents, educators, and advocates.

Defining Dyslexia

In this 45-minute pre-recorded webinar you will be introduced to the signs and symptoms of dyslexia and learn about many popular myths. We will cover the scientific research and discuss the remediations supported by research. We will also discuss current accommodations available to children and adults with dyslexia.

If you are interested in more in-depth information about dyslexia, check out the Defining Dyslexia course here

Using the Virtual Online Classroom

Using the virtual classroom is new to many participants. Our platform provided by iCohere is very user friendly, but realize you may have questions and want to see what the virtual classroom looks like. The two downloadable documents below will provide you answers to frequently asked questions and snapshot of the virtual classroom and how to navigate the primary functions.

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