Course 2: Multisensory, Structured Literacy Intervention - CEU-X701
Course Description
Credit Validation for Lexercise Participants Only
This 45-hour, self-paced course is designed to provide an introduction to the knowledge and skills needed to implement a Structured Literacy (Orton-Gillingham) approach to intervention for students with language processing weaknesses.
Participants will explore science-backed Structured Literacy principles and instructional routines while developing practical strategies for effective implementation. Throughout the course, participants will have opportunities to apply and practice these evidence-based techniques to support student learning.
Learner Outcomes
- Explain the principal components of the Simple View of Reading, the characteristics of Structured Literacy methods (explicit, systematic and structured, and multisensory), the differences between spoken and written syllables, and the distinctions between process-oriented and traditional language-literacy assessments
- Identify the characteristics of research-backed language-literacy interventions and Structured Literacy (Orton-Gillingham) therapy sessions, and relate linguistic elements within the Lexercise Structured Literacy Curriculum™ scope and sequence to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
- Administer online word-reading assessments and deliver a lesson from the Lexercise Structured Literacy Curriculum™ to a mock client
- Apply assessment data to determine the appropriate entry point for a mock client within the Lexercise Structured Literacy Curriculum™
- Analyze the essential elements of a multicomponent language-literacy intervention and evaluate the strengths and limitations of a syllable-types approach to phonics instruction
- Demonstrate effective strategies for teaching high-frequency, non-phonetic ("sight") words using evidence-based Structured Literacy practices
- Construct a morphological word sum by applying the word inquiry procedure to investigate the structure and meaning of words
Course Details
Number of CEUs: 4.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Continuing Education Hours: 40 hours
Please Note: If you would like to purchase fewer CEUs than the amount listed or purchase CEUs in 0.5-unit increments, please contact pce-cv@sandiego.edu for assistance. 0.5 - 3.5 CEUs are available to purchase with our team.
PLEASE READ ALL COURSE DETAILS
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ENROLL WITH THE PARTNERED ORGANIZATION AND PAY ALL REQUIRED FEES BEFORE PURCHASING UNITS THROUGH USD.
PLEASE READ ALL COURSE DETAILS
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ENROLL WITH THE PARTNERED ORGANIZATION AND PAY ALL REQUIRED FEES BEFORE PURCHASING CEUs THROUGH USD.
University of San Diego – Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through the Credit Validation Program. To earn CEUs, participants must register for and successfully complete the coursework through the external program provider.
CEUs provide documentation of completed professional development and may be used to meet continuing education, professional development, credential, certification, or workplace requirements. Participants are responsible for confirming that CEUs meet the requirements of their employer, school district, credentialing organization, or other institution before enrolling.
Directions to Enroll for CEUs
Step 1: Register with the Partner Organization (Lexercise)
Complete your registration directly with the partner organization. Follow their instructions to begin the course and pay any required enrollment fees. Some courses, specifically DoDEA courses, may require participants to purchase units before the course ends; please check the enrollment window for details.
- Homepage: Lexercise
- Enroll: Lexercise Structured Literacy - IDA Accredited Program
- Contact: courses@lexercise.com
Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.
Step 2: Complete the Course
Participate fully in the course through the partner organization and complete all required assignments, activities, and assessments.
Step 3: Register for CEUs
After confirming your registration with the partner organization and completing your program, return to the USD website.
- Locate the same course on our listings page.
- Click Add to Cart.
- Click Check Out.
- You will be prompted to either log into your USD Student Account or create one, and then pay for your CEUs.
If this course displays Request Information, it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or enrollment has already closed. Please check the enrollment dates or contact the organization directly to ask about late enrollment or future course offerings.
Step 4: Submit your Certificate of Completion
After completing this course, you are required to submit your Certificate of Completion, which will be provided by the program. Please be sure to purchase your CEUs first, then email your certificate to pce-cv@sandiego.edu, including the course number in your message.
Step 5: Receive Your CEU Confirmation of Completion Letter
Once your certificate has been reviewed and your CEU completion has been processed, your Confirmation of Completion Letter will be available through your USD Student Account.
This letter documents the CEU hours you earned and can be downloaded, printed, and provided to your school district, employer/HR department, credentialing organization, or other institution as proof of completion.
For instructions on accessing your letter, please see How to Access Your CEU Confirmation of Completion.
Need Help?
For detailed information about the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our USD Credit Validation Program Participant Guide.
Interested in university credit instead?
If you would like to purchase USD Graduate-Level Extension Credit (GLEC) instead of CEUs, which provides university credit and an official University of San Diego transcript, click here to view the GLEC option.