Subject Matter Expert

Laurice Joseph, PhD

Professor and Program Chair of School Psychology at Ohio State University

Laurice M. Joseph, PhD is professor and program chair of school psychology in the Department of Educational Studies at Ohio State University and serves as affiliated faculty in the special education program. Her teaching expertise consists of preparing future professionals within a scientist-practitioner response-to-intervention model so that they will have the knowledge and the skills to make decisions based on empiricist principles.

Online, Self-Guided Training for School Psychologists

This course will familiarize school psychologists with the critical aspects of effectively providing services to students with dyslexia including assessing, diagnosing, and consulting on best practices for the intervention of reading difficulties due to dyslexia.

  • NASP Approved!

    Earn 3 NASP CPDs with course completion and certificate of participation

  • State Compliance

    Stay apprised of state dyslexia laws and learn how to screen and support students with reading difficulties before, during, and after the IEP process

  • Online and On-demand

    Take courses online and on your own timeline

Course curriculum

    1. 2.1 Understanding Reading Acquisition: The Components of Reading

    2. 2.2 Understanding Reading Acquisition: The Alphabetic Principle

    3. 2.3 Understanding Reading Acquisition: The Simple View of Reading

    4. Module 2 Quiz

    1. 3.1 Understanding Dyslexia: Neurology

    2. 3.2 Understanding Dyslexia: Dyslexia and the Brain Video

    3. 3.3 Understanding Dyslexia: Curriculum and School Impacts

    4. 3.4 Understanding Dyslexia: Social-Emotional Effects

    5. Module 3 Quiz

    1. 4.1 Assessing and Identifying Dyslexia: Tests and Assessments

    2. 4.2 Assessing and Identifying Dyslexia: State Laws, the DSM-5, and Dyslexia

    3. 4.3 Assessing and Identifying Dyslexia: Identification

    4. Module 4 Quiz

    1. 5.1 Exploring Evidence-Based Interventions for Dyslexia: Interpret Data for Tier II and III Intervention Plan Creation

    2. 5.2 Exploring Evidence-Based Interventions for Dyslexia: Remediation Program Overview

    3. Module 5 Quiz

    1. 6.1 Consulting and Collaborating with IEP Teams: Consulting with Parents, Teachers, and Administrators

    2. 6.2 Consulting and Collaborating with IEP Teams: Collaborate to Create Appropriate IEP Goals and Participate in IEP Meetings

    3. 6.3 Consulting and Collaborating with IEP Teams: Evaluate Response to Intervention and Consult on Modification

    4. Module 6 Quiz

About this course

  • $405.00
  • 23 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

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Course Reviews

5 star rating

Great Resource for Practitioner

Qingqing Xia

If you have a struggling student with dyslexia, I would recommend this class. I am very impressed with the amount of resources provided in the course and how comprehensive this course covers the topic of dyslexia. As a school psychology graduate s...

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If you have a struggling student with dyslexia, I would recommend this class. I am very impressed with the amount of resources provided in the course and how comprehensive this course covers the topic of dyslexia. As a school psychology graduate student, I found these information very helpful.

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5 star rating

Helpful Course

Kelsey Ross

This course helped me better understand the neurological basis of dyslexia and the diagnostic/classification criteria under IDEIA and the DSM-5. It also provided a list of assessments school psychologists can use when evaluating a student for dysl...

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This course helped me better understand the neurological basis of dyslexia and the diagnostic/classification criteria under IDEIA and the DSM-5. It also provided a list of assessments school psychologists can use when evaluating a student for dyslexia. The videos and language were easy to understand, and a learning guide was provided for me to take notes. I enjoyed this course and found it helpful for understanding dyslexia.

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5 star rating

I felt the title described the information presented in the course.

Brandy Babida

I felt the information presented was relevant to school psychologists. In addition, I appreciated the corresponding study guide that was provided to take notes.

I felt the information presented was relevant to school psychologists. In addition, I appreciated the corresponding study guide that was provided to take notes.

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5 star rating

Informative and concise.

Kim Story

5 star rating

Serving Students with Dyslexia

Katharine Gindin

The course covers a range of relevant topics using an organized, easily digestible format.

The course covers a range of relevant topics using an organized, easily digestible format.

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4 star rating

Review of Serving Students with Dyslexia for School Psychologists

Shelby Samuel

5 star rating

good intro course

Vaishalee Wilson

good concise information regarding identification and assessment of dyslexia, we well as information related to IDEA and eligibility

good concise information regarding identification and assessment of dyslexia, we well as information related to IDEA and eligibility

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5 star rating

Serving Students with Dyslexia for School Psychologists

Kristin Streich

Very thorough introduction to dyslexia with resources to gain more in-depth information.

Very thorough introduction to dyslexia with resources to gain more in-depth information.

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