DYSLEXIA THERAPIST DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
At Dyslexia School of Houston, we’re committed to advancing dyslexia education through comprehensive therapist training. Our programs are designed to equip educators with the specialized knowledge and skills needed to effectively support individuals with dyslexia and related learning differences. By investing in professional development, we empower educators to create inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive academically and personally. As we continue to expand our training initiatives, we envision a future where every individual has access to quality dyslexia intervention and support.
- Upcoming Training Opportunities -
BUILD: A K-1 Early Reading Intervention
Friday, June 14, 2024
In-Person, Houston, TX (location TBD)
Program Overview
To meet the needs of the K-1 students identified as at-risk for dyslexia or identified with dyslexia, the staff of the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders at Scottish Rite for Children has developed a 100-lesson, small group early reading curriculum that addresses all five components of effective reading instruction: alphabet, letter/sound knowledge, phonological awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension. Each component is taught developmentally using a direct, systematic, cumulative, multisensory method of instruction and practice to meet the specific needs of K-1 students struggling with reading.
The curriculum is designed to be taught by certified teachers, interventionists, special education teachers, dyslexia therapists, CALTS/trainees, etc. Training is required.
Cost:
- $100 Dyslexia School of Houston – Professional Development
- $750 Scottish Rite For Children – BUILD Kit and Downloadable Materials
For more information on the BUILD curriculum, download the handout, authored by the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders at Scottish Rite for Children.
For questions/concerns, please email therapist.training@dyslexiahouston.org.
Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia Retraining
June 10 – 13, 2024
In-Person, Houston, TX (location TBD)
Program Overview
Take Flight Retraining is for individuals trained to the therapy level in a 2-year dyslexia therapist training course. This training is a series of 5 days focusing on the delivery of the Take Flight curriculum. Days 1-4 will cover Books 1-4 (Year 1 Kit) Day 5 will be held in the Spring of 2025. Day 5 will cover Books 5-7 (Year 2 Kit).
Days 1-4 Registration and Materials Cost:
- Kit Cost: $802.23
- Registration: $100.00
- Total Cost: $902.23
First Year Training Kit is required for Days 1, 2, 3, and 4. Second Year Training Kit is required for Day 5. The kit cost is $240.35, but will not be due until Spring 2025.
For more information on the Take Flight curriculum, download the handout, authored by the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders at Scottish Rite for Children.
For questions/concerns, please email therapist.training@dyslexiahouston.org.
