Dyslexia Instruction That's Targeted
Course Overview
In this essential course, you’ll dive into the science of reading development. Through a focused lens on dyslexia and other reading difficulties, participants will learn about the 2025 revised definition of dyslexia, interpret key eligibility evaluation data, and implement targeted, effective instruction.
Grounded in the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework, this course provides a step-by-step guide to navigating tiered literacy interventions.
Audience: Elementary & middle school educators supporting students who are either below benchmark in reading and at-risk of a reading disability or have been identified with dyslexia or a specific learning disability in reading.
Course Commitment: 15 hours, self-guided
Course Duration: Begins August 1, 2026 participants can move at their own pace and complete the work in 6 months.
Course Launches August 1, 2026
Professional Development Points
Earn 15 professional development hours through this flexible, self-guided online course. Work at your own pace, on your own schedule, and apply your learning directly to your practice as you go.
This option is ideal for educators seeking meaningful PD credit without the commitment of a graded assignment.
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Graduate Credit
Earn one graduate credit hour through this self-guided online course, completed at your own pace over 15 hours of instruction. In addition to the core course content, participants complete a final culminating assignment designed to deepen reflection and demonstrate applied understanding. A rigorous, flexible option for educators pursuing graduate-level credit.
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*Additional fee of $75 is paid to Gordon College
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Use screening and diagnostic assessments to guide instruction
- Familiarize yourself with a graphic tool for organizing and interpreting student data
- Connect the Science of Reading to assessment and instruction
- Define dyslexia and practice identifying students with dyslexia through case studies.
- Plan and deliver Tier 2 and 3 interventions that truly move the needle
- Understand subtypes of dyslexia—including rapid naming, double deficit, and co-occurring working memory weaknesses—and how to tailor instruction accordingly
AUDIENCE
This course is designed for educators assessing, educating and supporting students with dyslexia at the K-6 level. Participants may include classroom teachers, building administrators, district administrators, reading specialists, special educators, educational psychologists, private clinicians and related service providers.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Content is delivered self-guided modules that provide content through narrated powerpoints, instructional demonstrations, and supplemental readings.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1 - Connecting the Science of Reading to Assessment and Instruction. (2.5 hours)
Module 2 - Using a Preventative Framework: The Importance of Early Screening for Risk of Dyslexia and Overall MTSS Model in Ensuring Reading Achievement. (2.5 hours
Module 3 - Unpacking the Latest Research on Word Recognition: Understanding the Process of Orthographic Mapping. (2.5 hours)
Module 4 - Defining Dyslexia and Planning Instruction for Common Subtypes Including Co-Occurring Working Memory Weaknesses, Naming Speed Subtype and Double-Deficit Subtype. (2.5 hours)
Module 5 - Understanding the Subtypes of Dyslexia Through Case Studies. (2.5 hours)
Module 6 - Importance of Explicit Instruction for Student Engagement. (2.5 hours)
COURSE DURATION
Course access begins August 1, 2026 and participants can work at their own pace. All coursework must be completed within 6 months of enrollment date.
QUESTIONS
Questions about the course or interested in paying with a Purchase Order, please reach out to Camille Casey with camille@craftingmindsgroup.com.
Feedback from Alumni
Special Educator
Reading Public Schools
"This course is very beneficial to all educators! I especially liked the graphic organizers used to organize student data. They clearly show what the student's areas of strength and weakness are which supports identifying the goals that will be the most effective for the student."
Reading Specialist
Bergen Public Schools
"Take it!!!! You will learn so much!!! It is necessary for all teachers to have this knowledge in order to effectively screen, teach, monitor etc. for all things reading!"
