Dyslexia Interventionist Microcredential

This program is mostly online (asynchronous) with one synchronous class meeting every four weeks. The synchronous meetings are held via Zoom at 6pm. Throughout each badge, you will have access to your instructor and be able to ask questions, seek feedback, and get support with your learning.

No. This is a microcredential meaning Carroll University will issue you a digital “Badge” for successfully completing each course. The badges can be added to your LinkedIn profile and email signage. Completing all four courses results in Carroll University issuing you a Microcredential as a Dyslexia Interventionist. Badges are issued by higher education institutions to acknowledge a unique skill set or training in a specific area achieved by an educator.

No. However, our program is aligned to IDA. If you would like to be certified as an IDA Dyslexia Interventionist, you will need to go through additional steps:

• Pass the KPEERI (formerly CERI) exam
• Prepare an electronic portfolio that includes all necessary components, as documented here
• Submit a completed electronic Alternate Route application to CERI for evaluation
• Complete Portfolio with Case Study. Case Study documents that one student was engaged for a minimum of twenty-four (24) weeks and for at least forty-eight
• (48) individual sessions (NOTE:Courses 3 and 4 prepare you for this case study)
• Pay the application process and fees (these are paid to IDA - not Carroll) $320

• 12 Consecutive Weeks
• 24 Sessions
• 2x/week for 60 minutes non-consecutive days or 3x/week for 45 minutes
• 3 Formal Lesson Observations/Conferences with Write-Up

The practicum requirement of the 316 will transfer and you will not need to complete the emergent reading practicum for the 316. However, you will need to take the other required courses as they cover material not included in the Dyslexia Interventionist microcredential (e.g. Children’s Literature, Disciplinary Literacy).

• Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills: $67 and Activity Book $30
• Language Tool Kit (Teacher Guide and Card Deck) $54
• Assessment Textbook TBD

No. The courses are designed so they build on the knowledge you acquired through the previous badge.

Yes. However, you might need to wait to finish the remaining courses until a new session begins. Enrollment fees may also change depending upon when you re-enroll.

No. This is a pass/fail program. Successful completion of each course (badge) will result in Carroll University issuing you a digital badge (not a letter grade).

No. This program provides training in the Orton-Gillingham approach which is different from becoming certified as an Orton-Gillingham Practitioner. Carroll’s program aligns with the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and leads to certification as a Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Interventionist for those who pursue certification. The Academy of Orton-Gillingham is a separate entity from IDA and has a somewhat different path for their certification.