Online, Self-Guided, & State Approved!

Earn Clock Hours, learn about dyslexia, and begin to understand how to implement the Early Screening of Dyslexia Statute (E2SSB 6162)

  • Expert-led

    Led by nationally-recognized dyslexia expert and past-IDA president, Emerson Dickman, JD

  • Online & On-Demand

    Take this course online and on your own time frame

  • Washington State Approved!

    Use your certificate of completion to earn Washington State Clock Hours from the OSPI.

Subject Matter Expert

Emerson Dickman, JD

Past-President of the International Dyslexia Association

Emerson Dickman, JD. is a Special Education Attorney and Child Advocate in New Jersey with 40 years of experience. He speaks about dyslexia on the national and international stage, promoting awareness and advocacy. He, along with his wife Georgette Dickman, won the Margaret Byrd Rawson Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Dyslexia Association in 2012.

Course curriculum

    1. Understanding & Recognizing Dyslexia Intro Video

    2. 1.1 Understanding & Recognizing Dyslexia Course Overview

    3. Understanding & Recognizing Dyslexia for Washington State Educators Course Learning Guide

    1. 2.1 Dyslexia Reading Simulation

    2. 2.2 Dyslexia Reading Simulation Reflection

    3. 2.3 Dyslexia Writing Simulation

    4. 2.4 Dyslexia Writing Simulation Reflection

    5. 2.5 Understood.Org Simulation Tool: Through Your Child's Eyes

    1. 3.1 What is Dyslexia? The Definition

    2. 3.2 Dyslexia is Neurological

    3. 3.3 Dyslexia is a Processing Disorder

    4. 3.4 Dyslexia is Hereditary

    5. 3.5 Dyslexia is Common and Occurs on a Spectrum

    6. 3.6 Video: What Is Dyslexia?

    7. Module 3 Quick Quiz

    1. ​4.1 Myth #1: Dyslexia Causes People to See Letters and Words Backward

    2. 4.2 Myth #2: Dyslexia Stems from a Lack of Interest in Learning To Read

    3. 4.3 Myth #3: Having Dyslexia Means You are Not Very Smart

    4. 4.4 Myth #4: Dyslexia Occurs More Often in Boys Than Girls

    5. 4.5 Myth #5: Dyslexia Will Be Outgrown and Someday It Will All Just “Click”

    6. Module 4 Quick Quiz

    1. ​5.1 Recognizing Dyslexia in the General Ed Classroom

    2. 5.2 Screening for Reading Difficulties

    3. 5.3 Providing Effective Intervention for Students with Dyslexia

    4. 5.4 Teaching Students with Dyslexia in the Elementary School Classroom

    5. 5.5 Teaching Students with Dyslexia in the Middle and High School Classroom

    6. 5.6 Classroom Accommodations for Students with Dyslexia

    7. Download: Tips for Spotting and Supporting Dyslexia in the Classroom

    8. Module 5 Quick Quiz

    1. 6.1 Washington State Senate Bill 6162 (2017-2018) - Statue Language Concerning District Responsibilities

    2. 6.2 Washington State Senate Bill 6162 (2017-2018) - Statute Language Concerning OSPI Responsibilities

    3. Download: Crosswalk of OSPI Recommended Literacy Screening Tools

    4. Download: Washington State's Final Report on Early Screening of Dyslexia Statute E2SSB 6162

    5. 6.3 Early Dyslexia Screening - Recommendations for Best-Practices in Washington State

About this course

  • Free
  • 36 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

What They're Saying...

Course Reviews

4 star rating

Great Introductory Course

Samantha Veenhuis

This is a great course for anyone with limited knowledge of dyselexia. It provides a simple, yes deeper understanding of how dyslexic individuals process language and attempt to make sense of it. Due to the prevalence of dyslexia, I think this is ...

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This is a great course for anyone with limited knowledge of dyselexia. It provides a simple, yes deeper understanding of how dyslexic individuals process language and attempt to make sense of it. Due to the prevalence of dyslexia, I think this is a course that all teachers should take. It is only a brief introduction which may be sufficient enough for some, but numerous resources are also provided for those interested in learning more.

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5 star rating

informative and interactive

Jennifer Lechner

great basic information on dyslexia and some great resources to learn more.

great basic information on dyslexia and some great resources to learn more.

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5 star rating

Simple to Understand Overview

Kathy Prater

This course provides a detailed, but simple overview of what dyslexia may look like. I encourage anyone working in the education field from young children through college-aged students to watch. The simulations are excellent in helping to unders...

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This course provides a detailed, but simple overview of what dyslexia may look like. I encourage anyone working in the education field from young children through college-aged students to watch. The simulations are excellent in helping to understand how these students are struggling.

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4 star rating

Great for elementary classroom teachers

Kristen Koeller

This is a great overview of dyslexia for elementary teachers. If you are a teacher and you have wondered what dyslexia is and how to help dyslexic students in your classroom, this series is worth every minute of your time -- and it's only 35 min...

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This is a great overview of dyslexia for elementary teachers. If you are a teacher and you have wondered what dyslexia is and how to help dyslexic students in your classroom, this series is worth every minute of your time -- and it's only 35 minutes!

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5 star rating

Great program!

Evanne Mingori

Great information!

Great information!

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5 star rating

Amazing!

Jessica Hoff

What a depth of knowledge in an easy and interesting format. I have learned so much from this program and will recommend it to others.

What a depth of knowledge in an easy and interesting format. I have learned so much from this program and will recommend it to others.

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5 star rating

Good basic information on dyslexia and access to links for further investigation.

Debra Williams

Presented in an orderly, interactive, and easy to understand format.

Presented in an orderly, interactive, and easy to understand format.

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4 star rating

Great in depth understanding

jade garrett

This was a great training in helping those who work with students with reading difficulties. There is such a wide range and this this course helps provide tools and information to support these students throughout their education and into life as ...

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This was a great training in helping those who work with students with reading difficulties. There is such a wide range and this this course helps provide tools and information to support these students throughout their education and into life as well.

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