Practicum for the Dyslexia Certificate Program - EDC-X703J

Course Description

Credit Validation for Dyslexia Training Institute Practicum Only

This is the supervised practicum portion of our Dyslexia Certificate Program. The participant works with a student who has been diagnosed with dyslexia or at high risk for a reading disability. The participant meets online with a mentor to practice techniques taught in the certificate program and prepares samples lessons to present. The participant then prepares lesson plans and works with their student for a minimum of 45 lessons. All lesson plans are submitted and participant records a minimum of two lessons and is provided feedback and coaching from their mentor.

Learner Outcomes

• Implement the Orton-Gillingham Approach and follow the scope and sequence given in the course
• Acquire a well rounded understanding of how to teach students who have dyslexia

Course Details

Number of Units: 4.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend:  This course provides continuing education for educators participating in online course provided by Dyslexia Training Institute.

University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.

Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways.

These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.

Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.

Directions to Enroll for Credit 

1. Enroll in this course:

• Home Page: Dyslexia Training Institute
• Sign up to enroll: Dyslexia Certificate Program (DCP)

Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.

2. Click “Add to Cart” located on the right of this page to purchase units. If this course displays “Request Information,” it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or has already closed for enrollment.

Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.

Transcript Delivery Timeline:

• U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
• International addresses: 3–4 weeks

For detailed information regarding the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our Participant Guide.

Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series

• Online Credit Validation Courses for Educators : Courses - Choose One or More