Dyslexia Endorsement

The Dyslexia Endorsement program prepares individuals to recognize the characteristics of dyslexia and support students with dyslexia in the classroom setting. The coursework provides a multi-discipline approach from three perspectives: literacy education, special education, and speech-language pathology. The endorsement is comprised of three courses (9 credit hours): READ 7263 , SLPA 7720 , and SPED 6500 .

Learning Outcomes:

1. Knowledge of Foundations of Literacy Acquisition

2. Knowledge of Diverse Reading Profiles, Including Dyslexia

3. Demonstrate Structured Literacy Instruction

4. Demonstrate ability to Assess Students.

5. Demonstrate Professional Dispositions and Practices

Admission Requirements

· Undergraduate degree with overall GPA of 3.0 or higher

· A level four (4) or higher renewable professional certificate in any teaching, service or leadership field OR a level four (4) or higher Five-Year Induction certificate in any teaching field OR equivalent certificate from another state

Dyslexia Endorsement Courses

READ 7263 - Comprehensive Language and Literacy Assessments and Interventions 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 7720 - Language Disorders and Literacy 3 Credit Hours
SPED 6500 - Dyslexia: Methods and Instructional Strategies 3 Credit Hours