Understanding Dyslexia

A five-part course grounded in the science of reading — covering identification, school-based supports, and evidence-based instruction for students with dyslexia.

Course Modules 5 Parts
Audience Educators & Administrators

Course Modules

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Part 1
Understanding Dyslexia

What dyslexia is, how it affects reading development, and what the research tells us about its prevalence and causes.

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Part 2
School-Based Screening for Dyslexia Risk

How to use valid, reliable screening tools to identify students at risk for dyslexia early and efficiently.

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Part 3
Using Data to Identify School-Based Supports

Translating screening and assessment data into decisions about appropriate tiers of reading support for students.

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Part 4
Reading Instruction for Students with Dyslexia

The hallmarks of structured literacy and evidence-based instructional approaches designed for students with dyslexia.

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Part 5
Intensifying Instruction

How to increase the intensity of intervention for students who need more targeted, individualized reading support.

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