{"id":972,"date":"2024-03-25T14:30:15","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T21:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dyslexiatraininginstitute.org\/blog\/get-certified\/dyslexia-certificate-program-level-1\/"},"modified":"2024-08-20T11:06:53","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T18:06:53","slug":"dyslexia-certificate-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dyslexiatraininginstitute.org\/get-certified\/dyslexia-certificate-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Dyslexia Certificate Program"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”40px” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”40px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”center” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][heading]\n

Dyslexia Certificate Program (DCP)<\/h1>\n[\/heading][vc_column_text el_class=”intro-text” text_direction=”default”]Dyslexia and Structured Literacy Certificate Program [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”center” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” css=”.vc_custom_1715107597624{background-color: #098aa8 !important;}”][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”30px” constrain_group_100=”yes” bottom_padding_desktop=”30px” left_padding_desktop=”15px” constrain_group_101=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”15px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#ffffff” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_icon icon_family=”linecons” icon_style=”border-basic” icon_border_thickness=”2px” icon_color_type=”custom” icon_color_custom=”#ffffff” icon_padding=”20px” pointer_events=”all” icon_linecons=”vc_li vc_li-bulb”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default” el_class=”callout”]\n

Who should enroll?<\/h3>\n

Educators in all capacities, parents, psychologists, private practitioners, SLPs, advocates, district staff, school staff, etc.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”No Line”][image_with_animation image_url=”1089″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”custom” max_width_custom=”180px”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” css=”.vc_custom_1719588349829{background-color: #a89060 !important;}”][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”30px” constrain_group_100=”yes” bottom_padding_desktop=”30px” left_padding_desktop=”15px” constrain_group_101=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”15px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#ffffff” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

Two Pathways to Participate<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default” el_class=”callout”]\n

Earn a Certificate of Completion<\/span><\/h4>\n

Participants who complete the five courses and successfully complete the assessments will receive a certificate of completion.<\/p>\n

Successful participants are eligible to sit for the SLCT credential from CERI.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default” el_class=”callout”]\n

Get Fully Certified!<\/span><\/h4>\n

To become fully certified, participants complete the coursework and enroll in the 45-hour practicum option. Mentees are then matched with a DTI mentor who will coach you through the practicum.
\nSuccessful participants are eligible to sit for the SLDI credential from CERI.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”No Line”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#cceaed” column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default” css=”.vc_custom_1724177203413{padding-top: 4% !important;padding-right: 4% !important;padding-bottom: 4% !important;padding-left: 4% !important;}”]\n

Accepting Applications for all future cohorts:<\/h2>\n

Application Deadline: January 3, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n

Online Coursework<\/strong>
\nJanuary 13 – May 16, 2025<\/p>\n

Practicum<\/strong>
\nMay 19, 2025 – February 20, 2026<\/p>\n

Course Dates<\/strong>
\nWhat is Dyslexia? January 13 – February 7, 2025
\nBreak | February 10 -14, 2025
\nO-G Part 1 February 17 – – March 7, 2025
\nO-G Part 2 March 10 – March 28, 2025
\nBreak | March 31 – April 4, 2025
\nO-G Part 3 April 7 – April 25, 2025
\nReading Comp & Fluency April 28 – May 16, 2025[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”extra-color-gradient-1″ icon_family=”none” text=”Download program guide” url=”https:\/\/www.dyslexiatraininginstitute.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Dyslexia-Certificate-Program-Guide-WinterSpring-2025-4.pdf” margin_left=”20px”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”extra-color-gradient-1″ icon_family=”none” text=”Download application” url=”https:\/\/www.dyslexiatraininginstitute.org\/pdfs\/Dyslexia_Cert_Application_Fillable.pdf” margin_left=”20px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]What is the Dyslexia Certificate Program?<\/b><\/p>\n

The Dyslexia Training Institute offers an IDA-accredited Dyslexia Certificate Program. This program is informed by the vast body of literacy research about dyslexia and the structured literacy approach, Orton-Gillingham (OG).\u00a0 This course offers two ways to participate:<\/p>\n

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  1. Certificate of Completion.<\/li>\n
  2. Full Certification: For those who wish to complete the practicum they will be certified to implement the Orton-Gillingham approach.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The program includes the following five required courses (see program guide<\/a> for more information):<\/p>\n