Did you know?
Dyslexia affects as many as 1 in 10 students.
It's the most common cause of difficulties with reading, writing and spelling.
Does this sound like you?
* Do you want to develop your knowledge on what dyslexia is and how it can impact your students' literacy learning?
* Do you want to feel more confident in identifying signs of dyslexia in your struggling readers and writers?
* Do you want to improve your ability to provide realistic, practical and effective accommodations for any dyslexic students in your classroom?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, you're in the right place. I made this course specifically for you!
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Hello There
I'm Riss Leung (Chief Literacy Lover and Consultant at Oz Lit Teacher) my speciality is taking super complex research, theory and concepts and breaking them down into understandable, practical advice and ideas for busy teachers and leaders.
That's exactly what I've done in this course, Dyslexia For Teachers.
I've read and listened to loads of research articles, books, speakers, blogs, podcasts and websites, and I've condensed all the best bits down into this 2.5 hour course.
Having two family members with dyslexia, this is a topic that's very close to my heart. I know firsthand just how important accurate teacher knowledge and understanding is in each dyslexic's journey and created this course to make information about supporting dyslexics more accessible to more teachers.
JOIN NOWIntroducing Dyslexia for teachers
MODULE 1: Understanding Dyslexia
Put yourself in your students' shoes by participating in 2 dyslexia simulations- one for reading and one for writing.
These simulations are bound to completely reshape how you understand and support your dyslexic students.
Lesson 1: What is dyslexia?
Lesson 2: Impacts of dyslexia
Lesson 3: Dyslexia simulation- Reading
Lesson 4: Dyslexia simulation- Writing
Time commitment: Approximately 45 mins + reflection time
MODULE 2: Diagnosing Dyslexia
Learn the long list of red flags to look out for in your readers and writers.
Build your knowledge of the most common co-occurring difficulties (e.g. ADHD) experienced by people with dyslexia.
Consider how these comorbidities can further impact your dyslexic students' literacy learning.
Learn some tips for speaking with parents when you suspect their child has dyslexia.
Lesson 1: Dyslexia red flags
Lesson 2: Co-occurring difficulties
Lesson 3: In-school assessments
Lesson 4: Dyslexia screener and official diagnosis info
Lesson 5: Talking with parents
Time commitment: Approximately 45 mins
MODULE 3: Classroom Supports
Hear about some practical and achievable accommodations you can make in your classroom to better support your dyslexic students (and benefit your non-dyslexics as well!)
Learn how to leverage the technology already available to you and your students to assist with everyday reading and writing activities.
Lesson 1: Classroom accommodations intro
Lesson 2: Classroom accommodations- SETTING
Lesson 3: Classroom accommodations- TIME
Lesson 4: Classroom accommodations PRESENTATION (Reading)
Lesson 5: Classroom accommodations RESPONSE (Writing)
Time commitment: Approximately 35 mins + reflection time
What people are saying about Dyslexia For Teachers
Wow! This is the most informative, succinct, heartfelt presentation that I have ever seen regarding dyslexia.
So many myths laid to rest.
I have completed both Foray into Phonics (brilliant) and Dyslexia for teachers and have encouraged all of my staff to complete both of these courses.
-Julie, Principal
This course was so powerful! I watched it all before heading into a parent meeting for a student I had concerns about.
The activities in the course helped highlight behaviours I was noticing in the student's writing, which reaffirmed the challenges the child faces every time they read and write.
The course provided me with guidance on assessments and strategies we could use to support the child. Thankyou!
-Alecia, Leading Teacher
This course was perfect! Filled with lots of practical ways to help our struggling students, and it wasn't too long either. Succinct and jargon free! I'll be recommending it to all my colleagues. Thanks so much for designing and presenting this course Riss!
-Sarah, Teacher
All the details:
What: 2.5 hours of self-paced pre-recorded video lessons. The course is made up of 3 modules, each approximately 45 minutes long (Perfect for PLCs).
When: Available for immediate start. You will have access to all lessons as soon as you sign up.
Price: $132 (GST inclusive) per person. (PRICE REDUCED TO $118.80 GST Inc. FOR MONTH OF OCTOBER)
If you'd like to enquire about large group discounts or pay in another currency please email [email protected]
Who: This course is perfect for pre-service teachers, education support staff, classroom teachers and school leaders.
Other: 5% of all profits from Oz Lit Teacher courses go to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
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