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Dyslexia Certificate Program FAQs

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

You can register for our Defining Dyslexia course or register for our accredited Dyslexia Certificate Program (Orton-Gillignham).

View courses or get certified

Do I Have to Attend Live Sessions?

Mostly no. This program is completely online and is mostly asynchronous.
Every Monday we post new information which includes videos, presentations, activities and discussions and participants are required to complete it by the following Sunday.
You can post your questions and have them answered by your expert instructors. You can do this at your convenience. We do host monthly Zoom meetings and if you cannot make it, we record it and post it in the classroom site for you to watch later.

Is DTI Accredited?

Yep. Yes. For sure. You betcha.
We are accredited by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA).

Can I Get College Credits?

Also, yes! You can earn graduate extension credits from the University of San Diego. See our graduate extension FAQs here.

Are you approved by individual states?

Yep. Currently we are approved as a professional development provider by the Oregon, Indiana and Ohio Departments of Education.

What Can I Do After the Training?

If you choose to complete the coursework, you then qualify to sit for the CERI SLCT certification exam.

If you choose to complete the coursework and the practicum you qualify to sit for the CERI C-SLDI certification exam.

Once you complete the entire program, you are fully qualified to implement the Orton-Gillingham approach. You are not required to take the CERI exams.

How Does the Practicum Work?

Once you complete the coursework and choose to enroll in the practicum, you will be matched with one of our talented, seasoned, and expert mentors. They will remain your mentors for your entire journey. You will choose a student to work with for no less that 45 hours and record 3 sessions. Our fabulous mentors will provide feedback and help you implement OG with fidelity.

Do you offer customized and private trainings?

Yes, you can hire us for private group training.

How do I find out more?

You can start by reading our guide that is linked here.

How do I apply?

You can apply by filling out the application here.