Overview of the
Orton-Gillingham Approach

Reading Comprehension Strategies

Special Ed Law and Dyslexia

All class discussions, chats and assignments will be interactive and moderated by the instructors.

Dates: May 27 - June 21, 2013

Dates: July 22 - August 16, 2013

Dates: September 16 - October 11, 2013

Dates: November 18 - December 13, 2013

Fee: $199.00

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If you are interested in registering for graduate 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 “Register Here” button above.)

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Overview of the
Orton-Gillingham Approach
Description: This four week class (36-48 total hours) is based on the Orton-Gillingham (O-G) approach. You will learn about multisensory teaching/learning, terminology used in the O-G method and V/A/TK strategies, phonemes of the English language, the importance of clearly isolating each phoneme, be given an overview of the seven syllable types, using real and nonsense words, syllable division, and word patterns.

All class discussions, chats and assignments will be interactive and moderated by the instructors.

Required Course Prerequisite – Completion of What is Dyslexia? An In-Depth Look course. (Prerequisite may be waived.  You must have a solid understanding of dyslexia.  Please contact us for guidelines for waiving the prerequisite.

Dates: April 29 - May 24, 2013

Dates: June 24 - July 19, 2013

Dates: August 19 - September 13, 2013

Dates: October 21 - November 15, 2013

Fee: $299.00

Click here for the syllabus

If you are interested in registering for graduate 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 “Register Here” button above.)

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Reading Comprehension Strategies
Description: In this four week course (36-48 hours) you will be introduced to several different research-based strategies that you can implement with your learner, student or child to improve reading comprehension and fluency. We will also take a look at vocabulary development in the context of reading comprehension.

All class discussions, chats and assignments will be interactive and moderated by the instructors.

Dates: May 27 - June 21, 2013

Dates: July 22 - Aug 16, 2013

Dates: Sept 16 - Oct 11, 2013

Dates: Nov 18 - Dec 13, 2013

Fee: $199.00

Click here for the syllabus

If you are interested in registering for graduate 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 “Register Here” button above.)

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Special Ed Law and Dyslexia
Description: In this class, participants will learn about the Individuals with Disabilities and Education Act (IDEA), IEPs, 504's, appropiate accomodation, letter-writing, receiving appropriate services and interventions, dispute process and resolution, as they all relate to a student with dyslexia.

All class discussions, chats and assignments will be interactive and moderated by the instructors.

Dates: April 29 - May 24, 2013

Dates: June 24 - July 19, 2013

Dates: August 19 - September 13, 2013

Dates: October 21 - November 15, 2013

Fee: $199.00

Click here for the syllabus

If you are interested in registering for graduate 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 “Register Here” button above.)

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