Participants will be introduced to the signs and symptoms of dyslexia, popular myths, and assessment/evaluation for dyslexia. You will be given the opportunity to go in-depth with the scientific research and evaluate the remediation supported by research. We will also discuss current accommodations available to children and adults with dyslexia. Participants will be given many opportunities to engage and discuss simulations. All class chats, class content and discussion boards will be monitored and moderated by the instructors.
Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for educators participating in online course provided by Dyslexia Training Institute.
University of San Diego – Academic Credit Information
The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level academic units/credit. To receive units, participants must first register and complete coursework through the external program provider.
Courses offered through the USD's Credit Validation Program are accepted by many school districts and universities throughout the United States. It is the responsibility of the participant to verify district and/or university policies regarding transcript requirements, deadlines, and the applicability of units/credits.
The units provided are graduate-level professional development semester units intended solely for purposes such as salary advancement and credential renewal. These units are not applicable toward a master’s degree or higher degree program at the University of San Diego.
Participants who intend to apply these units toward a degree program at another institution are responsible for confirming that institution’s acceptance of the units prior to enrollment.
Directions to Enroll for Credit
1. Enroll in this course:
Defining Dyslexia: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and How to Help is an individual course that is offered, and it also serves as part of the Dyslexia Certificate Program
Please contact the Dyslexia Training Institute directly for guidance on which course section is best for you.
Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.
2. Click “Add to Cart” located on the right of this page to purchase units. If this course displays “Request Information,” it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or has already closed for enrollment.
Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.
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For detailed information regarding the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our Participant Guide.
Audience: K–12 educators (general education, special education, reading specialists), administrators, psychologists, counselors, and education professionals/private practitioners (academic language therapists, tutors, speech-language pathologists), parents, and lifelong learners.
Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation courses after the allotted 30 days.
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