Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Interventionist Program

Carroll University's Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Interventionist Program offers two pathways for K-12 staff interested in developing their literacy skills.

All students begin by taking the Elements of Structured Literacy Microcredential. Upon completion, students will choose to pursue the Dyslexia Educator offering, or the Certified Dyslexia Interventionist offering.
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"My participation in the Carroll University Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist program was life-changing. The material I learned through classes, texts, activities, and practicums changed my reading instruction dramatically. Every day I felt like I was learning something new. I would come to my building bursting with new information, research, or instructional practices that I needed to share with colleagues. My only regret is that I didn't do this sooner in my career."

- K. McKinney

Elements of Structured Literacy Microcredential

This virtual offering provides synchronous and asynchronous, interactive learning about language and literacy, dyslexia, and methods of structured literacy. Upon completion of this course, candidates will understand how to assess and teach scientifically based word reading instruction for individual, small, and whole class learning. Additional modules for fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary are provided. The microcredential is designed for educators and specialists who teach emergent readers and those needing additional support with word recognition. 

2023 Participants can also elect to take this course for-credit. Please contact Katy Coutley (kcoutley@carrollu.edu) to get information about receiving credit.

Cost: $1,300
Upcoming Dates:  

  1. Summer 2023: June 19, 2023 - October 16, 2023 REGISTER NOW
  2. Fall 2023: October 16, 2023 - February 5, 2024 REGISTER NOW

Materials Needed
MindPlay subscription
Language Card Deck
Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills Activity Book
Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills Text Book 
 

Choose one pathway below

1. Dyslexia Educator

This offering is for those who completed Elements of Structured Literacy and wish to apply their learning in an elementary, middle or high school setting. The microcredential is 20 weeks in length with the bulk of learning engaged in an 18 week practicum (30 minute lessons) where candidates provide both one on one and small group instruction in a school setting.  

Prerequisite: Elements of Structured Literacy
Upcoming Dates:

  1. Fall 2023: October 23, 2023 - March 25, 2024 REGISTER NOW

Cost: $1,300
 

2. Certified Dyslexia Interventionist

This intensive offering is for those who completed Elements of Structured Literacy and wish to pursue certification as an IDA recognized Dyslexia Interventionist. The microcredential is 30 weeks in length with the bulk of learning engaged in a 24 week practicum (45-60 minute lessons) where candidates provide one on one instruction to a learner with word level reading difficulties. Upon completion of the microcredential, candidates seek certification through the IDA recognized Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist process.

Prerequisite: Elements of Structured Literacy
Upcoming Dates:

  1. Summer 2023: July 10, 2023 - February 12, 2024 REGISTER NOW
  2. Fall 2023: October 23, 2023 - May 31, 2024 REGISTER NOW
  3. Winter 2024: February 12, 2024 - September 23, 2024 REGISTER NOW

Cost: $2,200
 

Still Have Questions?

Questions can be directed to Katy Coutley at kcoutley@carrollu.edu.

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