Certification
Accreditation Seal Dyslexia Certificate Program - Level 1

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.

Winter/Spring 2024 Cohort Dates
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 1February 12 - March 1, 2024

O-G Part 2March 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

Summer Cohort 2024 Dates
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 1July 8 - July 27, 2024

O-G Part 2July 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

Dyslexia Advocate Certificate Program

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.

2024 Cohorts
Spring 2024 Cohort
January 29 - April 12, 2024
Fall 2024 Cohort
October 7 - December 13, 2024


Applying for the Certificate Programs
Participants must apply for and be accepted into the certificate programs. Download and complete the application. You can either scan the completed application and email it to us at dyslexiaspec@gmail.com, fax it to 619-342-2643, or send it through regular mail to: Dyslexia Training Institute
7424 Jackson Drive, Suite 1B
San Diego, CA 92119

Class size will be limited, so submit your application soon!

Applications: Dyslexia Certificate Program Level 1 Dyslexia Advocate Certicate Program
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