Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement
This program is designed to meet the growing need for skilled and knowledgeable educators who are prepared to work with students who have dyslexia or characteristics of dyslexia.
The Dyslexia Endorsement will give you training in:
- Characteristics of the neurobiological origin of dyslexia
- Evaluating and adapting curriculum to best meet the needs of our most struggling readers
- Formal assessments used for diagnosing dyslexia and diagnostic assessments to guide instruction
- Collaborative instructional design that advocates for student needs
Course work in the program is available at the graduate level and applies toward our 33 credit Master of Education.
Who should get a Dyslexia Specialist endorsement?
The K-12 Dyslexia Specialist endorsement is designed for teachers with at least 3 years of teaching experience in a K-12 setting.
Please Note:
Due to the unique schedule of courses for this endorsement, please be aware that students may not be enrolled in enough hours to qualify for graduate federal loans (5 credits per semester while pursuing a graduate degree). Once enrolled please work with your advisor to ensure you will meet the qualifications if you choose to receive federal loans.