Dyslexia Interventionist
Beginner Level Orton Gillingham
Certification Course
The next cohort dates and location will be announced soon
Meets the following Wednesdays from 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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January 9, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 27 March 6, 13, 27 |
April 3, 10, 24
May 1, 8, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 26 |
This course seeks to meet or exceed the Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading (KPS) set forth by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), and the accreditation and certification requirements of The Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI).
Who should take this course?
Typically, the Certified Dyslexia Interventionist provides targeted or intensive reading intervention services that reflect the principles and practices of Structured Literacy to individual and small groups of students. Students typically have a primary need for decoding strand instruction (phonological awareness, phonics, decoding/encoding, and fluency).
Program of Study
In order to receive course credit from Fitchburg and an Orton Gillingham Beginner Level Certificate from the Foundational Reading & Educational Development Center LLC, trainees must complete the following requirements:
I. 45 hours of coursework
II. 45 hours of seminar
III. 60 hours of practicum
In order to receive a Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Interventionist Certification through The Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI), trainees must complete the following additional requirements at an additional cost:
IV. Certification Requirements
1. Passing score on the KPEERI Exam (https://effectivereading.org/kpeeri-exam/)
2. Completed Online Application (https://effectivereading.org/online-forms/)
I. 45 hours of coursework
II. 45 hours of seminar
III. 60 hours of practicum
In order to receive a Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Interventionist Certification through The Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI), trainees must complete the following additional requirements at an additional cost:
IV. Certification Requirements
1. Passing score on the KPEERI Exam (https://effectivereading.org/kpeeri-exam/)
2. Completed Online Application (https://effectivereading.org/online-forms/)
Provided Materials
- Coursework binder
- Placement & Mastery of Skills Assessment Binder
- Multisensory teaching materials
- Alphabet classroom poster
- Tote bag
Cost
The cost of the Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Interventionist Course is $3,200 which includes the materials listed above as well as the practicum fee. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your seat upon registration. The cost of the course can be broken into five payments of $600.
6 graduate-level credits are available through Fitchburg State University for an additional fee of $540. Registration and payment must be submitted to FSU by the second course date to receive credits.
6 graduate-level credits are available through Fitchburg State University for an additional fee of $540. Registration and payment must be submitted to FSU by the second course date to receive credits.
Please refer to the course syllabus for more detailed information regarding the requirements
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Location
TBD
The Foundational Reading & Educational Development Center, LLC reserves the right to cancel any course for any reason and 100% of monies will be refunded.
