Understanding and Recognizing Dyslexia for Washington Educators

Understanding and Recognizing Dyslexia for Washington Educators

A FREE Course on Dyslexia Awareness and Implementation of the Early Screening of Dyslexia

Mon, March 15 8:00 AM - Mon, May 31 2021 11:59 PM

Administered by OSPI

Presenters

  • Aira Jackson

Description

In this online, self-guided course you will learn what dyslexia is, what it isn't, and how to support it in your classroom.

Topics Covered: 

  • Introduction to Understanding and Recognizing Dyslexia
  • Dyslexia Simulation
  • What Is Dyslexia
  • What Isn't Dyslexia
  • Dyslexia in the General Ed Classroom
  • Washington Specific Laws and Statutes
  • End of Course Survey
  • Additional Resources

Link to Free Washington Specific Course: https://courses.gleaneducation.com/courses/dyslexia-wa


Event Notes

This is a free asynchronous course--supported by the Inclusionary Practices Professional Development Project

Please note: The Washington course is not available through a search on the Glean Platform, please use the unique link that is listed below.

To receive your 2 FREE clock hours, you must register for this asynchronous class on PDEnroller, then click the following link to enroll and complete the course: https://courses.gleaneducation.com/courses/dyslexia-wa 

Watch this video to understand the registration and enrollment process (https://www.loom.com/share/bb097877898e42c39f3c8d0f436a9c4c).

  • If you are currently registered on pdEnroller, please use the same email address when registering on the Glean Education platform. 
  • If you are new to pdEnroller, please register with the same email address when you registered on the Glean Education platform.
  • Upon completion of the course, Glean Education will issue a Certificate of Completion AND
  • Upon course completion validation by OSPI with Glean Education; OSPI will distribute 2 free clock hours via pdEnroller registration. Please allow 1 month upon course completion for OSPI to process clock hours. 


Program Objectives

  1. To learn about dyslexia.
  2. Begin to learn how to support students in the general education classroom with dyslexia
  3. To gain experience through simulation of what it may be like to have dyslexia.
Clock Hour Content Standards
  • (4) School and district improvement efforts
  • (6) Research-based instructional strategies and assessment practices
  • (8) Advocacy for students and leadership





Dates

  • Mon, March 15 - Mon, May 31 2021
    8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
    Online Learning Platform