If you are interested in registering for graduate level extension credits through the University of
San Diego, please click here. Please note you must also register for the course through the Dyslexia Training Institute by clicking on the desired class below.
6th-12th graders
During this 4-session course students will learn how to become their own best advocate by learning how to share their story with family members, teachers, future employers and friends. They will leave the class understanding what their educational rights are and how to help those around them understand their struggles, while also learning how to advocate for their accommodations and services.
2nd-8th graders
These classes are designed to give students an introduction to understanding how English words are structured to help them begin to understand there is a logic to English spellings. By beginning to develop this understanding, it will assist students in improving their encoding (spelling) and decoding (reading) words based on the true structure of the English language. It may also assist them with improving their vocabulary.
4th-6th graders
In this four session course students will walk through an in-depth investigation of the word family of the Word of the Week. This in-depth study will provide students the opportunity to be introduced to and/or further explore orthographic and phonological structures, conventions and rules that explain the spellings of English words.
In this single session class students will be provided information about what dyslexia is/is not, shown scientific information that supports dyslexia is real, common misconceptions, what type of instruction they need, importance of accommodations and be given an opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences.
4th-8th graders
In this four session course students will learn about the importance of accommodations, what types of accommodations are available, and when to use accommodations. They will be introduced to specific tools they can use for different needs. They will also learn how to inform others (educators, parents, friends) about why they need the accommodations.
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