The Dyslexia Training Institute offers a Dyslexia Certificate Program! This program is designed on quality evidence-based research and will teach participants about what dyslexia is and train you to implement the first level of the Orton-Gillingham (O-G) Approach. The program consists of five three week courses, four webinars and a practicum. Our coursework includes an in-depth study of dyslexia, how to effectively implement the O-G Approach, reading comprehension and fluency development, overviews via webinars of Executive Functioning and Special Ed law. Most certification programs do not cover as many topics as ours. All courses and webinars are online and do not require a specific time of day to be on the class site. The practicum requires participants to work with a student in your area that has been diagnosed with dyslexia or at high risk of a reading disability. Please review the full program details at the link below. Graduate Level Extension Credits are available for all courses in this program.
PROGRAM GUIDE:
CLICK HERE to review the full Program Guide for detailed information about this program and associated fees.
APPLYING FOR THE PROGRAM:
Before applying for this program you are required to read the full Program Guide provided in the link above.
Please
CLICK HERE to access the application for this program.
GRADUATE LEVEL EXTENSION CREDITS:
Graduate Level Extension Credits are available through the University of San Diego (USD) for all the online courses and the practicum in this program. Registering for the credits is optional. A separate fee is paid directly to USD for these credits. Please
CLICK HERE for more information about these credits.
Accepting applications through December 29th, 2023*
*Note: The cohort often reaches full enrollment approximately six weeks before the program begins. We recommend submitting applications early. | |
Online Coursework January 8 - May 10, 2024 | |
Practicum May 13, 2024 - February 14, 2025 | |
Online Course Dates | |
What is Dyslexia? | January 8 - February 2, 2024 |
Break | February 5-9, 2024 | |
O-G Part 1 | February 12 - March 1, 2024 |
O-G Part 2 | March 4 - March 22, 2024 |
Break | March 25 - 29, 2024 | |
O-G Part 3 | April 1 - April 19, 2024 |
Reading Comp & Fluency | April 22 - May 10, 2024 |
Accepting applications through May 29th, 2024*
*Note: The cohort often reaches full enrollment approximately eight weeks before the program begins. We recommend submitting applications early. | |
Online Coursework June 3 - October 4, 2024 | |
Practicum October 7, 2024 - July 12, 2025 | |
Course Dates | |
What is Dyslexia? | June 3 – June 29, 2024 |
Break | July 1 - 5, 2024 | |
O-G Part 1 | July 8 - July 27, 2024 |
O-G Part 2 | July 29 - August 16, 2024 |
Break | August 19 - 24, 2024 | |
O-G Part 3 | August 26 - September 13, 2024 |
Reading Comp & Fluency | September 16 - October 4, 2024 |
The Dyslexia Training Institute has been offering the Dyslexia Advocate Certificate Program since 2014. This program is designed to teach participants how to advocate for students with dyslexia in our school systems. Participants will learn about the Individuals with Disabilities and Education Act (IDEA), FAPE, IEPs 504s, appropriate accommodations, letter writing, how to request and receive appropriate services and interventions, dispute processes and resolutions, as they all relate to a student with dyslexia. Upon completion participants will have the information they need to effectively work with families and the school districts to ensure the laws are respected and that children are receiving the services and accommodations they need.
This program does teach participants how to identify characteristics of dyslexia in assessment data and student work samples. However, this program does not teach participants how to conduct evaluations.
This program does not teach how to implement remediation. For that training, please consider our Dyslexia Certificate Program or Introduction to Structured Word Inquiry course.
PROGRAM GUIDE:
Please CLICK HERE to review the full Program Guide for detailed information about this program and associated fees.
APPLYING TO PROGRAM:
Before applying for this program you are required to read the full Program Guide provided in the link above.
Please CLICK HERE to access the application for this program.
GRADUATE LEVEL EXTENSION CREDITS:
Graduate Level Extension Credits are available through the University of San Diego (USD) for all the online courses and the practicum in this program. Registering for the credits is optional. A separate fee is paid directly to USD for these credits. Please CLICK HERE for more information about these credits.
Spring 2023 Cohort | |
January 30 - April 7, 2023 | |
Fall 2023 Cohort | |
October 9 - December 15, 2023 |
Spring 2024 Cohort | |
January 29 - April 12, 2024 |
Class size will be limited, so submit your application soon!
Applications: Dyslexia Certificate Program Level 1 Dyslexia Advocate Certicate Program