52 Action Training and Professional Dyslexia Action Development Dyslexia Action A leading provider of specialist training courses in the field of dyslexia and specific learning difficulties for teaching and education support professionals.

Dyslexia Action Training and Professional well as membership of The Dyslexia Guild, See pages 54 and 55 for more Development has been delivering some of the level 7 qualifications are also information on the professional programmes in dyslexia/SpLD for over 40 accredited by the British Dyslexia programme. years and has an established professional Association (BDA), providing you with partnership with The Dyslexia Guild, the eligibility for Approved Teacher Status (ATS) Continuing Professional professional membership organisation for or Approved Practitioner Status (APS) and Development (CPD) specialist teachers and assessors. Our AMBDA. These are equivalent to The Programme professional and CPD courses are designed Dyslexia Guild membership grades available. and delivered to support professionals There is also the opportunity to gain an Through a range of level 4 and 5 CPD units, working with individuals with dyslexia and Assessment Practicing Certificate (APC) education support professionals can hone specific learning difficulties. The courses are with SASC accreditation. Qualify as a their skills and knowledge in order to be available at levels 4, 5 and 7 and are Specialist Teacher, a Specialist Teacher better prepared to face the challenges of designed to strengthen the expertise and Assessor or simply study with us to gain a supporting students with dyslexia and SpLD confidence of teachers, teaching assistants, higher level of understanding and enhance in today’s education system. Many of the SENCOs, instructors, tutors, lecturers and your skills to support those with dyslexia or units focus on how to nurture the learning support staff. SpLD in your setting. development of school learners with dyslexia with regard to key skills, such as Professional Programme Complete all six modules on the , writing, spelling and numeracy. professional programme plus the Enquiry Other modules focus on supporting adults If you are hoping to become a leading module with Real Training to with dyslexia and learners in an qualified specialist in dyslexia and SpLD, gain the prestigious Master international setting. The courses are then Dyslexia Action offers a range of of Education (MEd) practice-led so you will be making a specialist qualifications on the professional Professional Practice in difference in your setting straight away. You Test programme to help you reach your goal. As Dyslexia and . will learn how to review the effectiveness Loan Test Loan and appropriateness of support methods Scheme and their results. As well as practical skills, Agreement Scheme you will also gain theoretical and “I now feel much more equipped technological knowledge and understanding Course participants are not always able ‘loan and retain once qualified’ basis. and enabled to support my of a the subject, allowing you to determine to purchase some assessment tests Course participants should note that the most effective support required for directly from test publishers until they such tests may only be used for course students with the development of challenges in the future. have successfully completed their chosen purposes until such time as the person course. Dyslexia Action, in partnership borrowing the test is fully qualified to their study skills to enable See pages 56 and 57 for more with the Dyslexia Action Shop, is able to use the test. For further details on the independence and metacognition.” information on the CPD programme. offer a scheme whereby assessment tests loan scheme, please contact the required for modules D and E on the Dyslexia Action Shop team on Megan Bradburn, Supporting Study Skills Professional Programme are made +44 (0)1784 222339 or in Adults with Dyslexia delegate 2018 available to course participants on a [email protected]

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‘I feel The Dyslexia and Literacy confident that I Dyslexia Action Professional Programme am now an effective Dyslexia Action and reflective specialist Specialise in Dyslexia and Literacy literacy teacher, supported The Dyslexia Action level 7 programme is a unique online training programme for specialist teachers and assessors. The programme aims to develop skilled practitioners who understand both the theory and practice of teaching and assessment for individuals with dyslexia/SpLD and by a fitting across all age ranges. The course is flexible and is undertaken part-time and is suitable for specialist classroom teachers and support tutors. Our programmes lead to Associate Membership (ADG) for specialist teachers and Membership (MDG) for specialist teacher assessors with knowledge base.” The Dyslexia Guild, our professional body. All modules are accredited by Middlesex University and provide a progression pathway to a STRUCTURED TEACHING INTERVENTION Masters in Professional Practice. FOR DYSLEXIA AND LITERACY MODULE DELEGATE Modules available Professional Certificate in Professional Certificate in Structured Teaching Assessment Practice for There are six 20-credit modules available Intervention for Dyslexia Dyslexia and Literacy through Dyslexia Action. Choose from and Literacy (Specialist (Specialist Teacher Assessor) several different combination options to Teacher) Enrol on the Dyslexia and Literacy achieve your desired Professional Certificate, Achieve this qualification by combining Professional Programme through Professional Diploma or Masters: Achieve this qualification by combining modules B, D and E. Upon completion, the Dyslexia Action dyslexiaaction.org.uk A. Perspectives of Dyslexia and Literacy. modules A, B and C. Upon completion, the following awards are available: B. Principles of Assessment for Dyslexia and following awards are available: • Dyslexia Guild Member (MDG). Literacy. • Dyslexia Guild Associate Member • Assessment Practising Certificate Master of Education (MEd) Key benefits C. Structured Teaching Intervention for (ADG). (SASC). Professional Practice in • Have access to educational tests for Dyslexia and Literacy. • BDA’s Approved Teacher Status (ATS) or • Associate Membership of the BDA Dyslexia And Literacy Take advantage of membership to The use during the course (modules B, D D. Assessment of Literacy Related Approved Practitioner Status (APS). (AMBDA or AMBDA FE/HE) – (180 credits) Dyslexia Guild for the first year of your and E). Difficulties. additional teaching hours required. course. • Have at least two years recent and E. Assessment of Specific Learning Difficulty Achieve the full Masters by combining • Become an informed practitioner and relevant experience in a dyslexia/ (Dyslexia). Professional Certificate in Professional Diploma in modules A-F with Real Training’s 60-credit specialist teacher and/or assessor. literacy support setting. F. Research in Language and Learning. Assessment Theory for Dyslexia and Literacy Enquiry-based SEND Practice module (see • Flexible online study which fits around Dyslexia and Literacy (Specialist Teacher Assessor) pages 30-31). The programme is quality personal and professional Study method assured by Middlesex University and you commitments. Achieve this qualification by combining Achieve this qualification by combining will receive a Middlesex University award • Support from a team of Learn flexibly online using the virtual modules A, B and D. Please note that this modules D, E and F. Upon completion, the upon completion. specialist tutors. learning platform, Moodle. Certificate is only the underpinning following awards are available: knowledge for assessment and does not • Dyslexia Guild Member (MDG). Please note: If you have already completed Eligibility Duration and confer Specialist Assessor status. • Assessment Practising Certificate some of Real Training’s 30-credit modules enrolment dates (SASC). highlighted with the Dyslexia Programme To complete one of these courses you will • Associate Membership of the BDA logo in this prospectus, you may be able to need to: You will have around three years to (AMBDA or AMBDA FE/HE) – bring these credits into the programme, • Have completed an undergraduate complete each Professional Certificate and additional teaching hours required. please contact Real Training for more degree. Diploma route. The MEd Professional information. • Be working in or have access to a UK Practice in Dyslexia and Literacy can be or international education setting - you completed in 2-3 years. Modules are will embed learning through practice in available to start in January, April/May and DA shop such a setting. discount

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Supporting learners with CPD units available CPD awards available* practical strategies Our unit courses cover a range of related • Level 4 Award in Perspectives on Our six week online CPD courses aim to topics at levels 4 and 5: Dyslexia. provide up-to-date knowledge in the field of • Level 4 Award in Developing Literacy dyslexia and literacy for professionals Level 4 units include: Skills in Learners with Dyslexia. working in schools, colleges and other • Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties. • Level 4 Award in Perspectives on educational settings. You will be provided • Dyslexia: Supporting Individuals with Dyslexia. with practical strategies to enhance the Memory Weaknesses. • Level 4 Award in Supporting teaching environment and to enable you to • Structured, Cumulative Multisensory International Learners with Dyslexia. put in place the support required for Tuition for Learners with Dyslexia. • Level 5 Award in Supporting Adults learners with dyslexia and other specific • Developing Reading Skills in Learners with Dyslexia and Co-occurring learning difficulties. with Dyslexia. Difficulties. • Developing Writing Skills in Learners • Level 5 Award in Learning Support for Units, Awards, Certificates with Dyslexia. Adults with Dyslexia. and Diplomas • Developing Spelling Skills in Learners with Dyslexia. CPD certificates available* This flexible CPD programme offers the • Supporting Adults with Dyslexia and opportunity to choose from a range of study Co-occurring Difficulties. • Level 4 CPD Certificate in Supporting options: • Developing Numeracy Skills in Learners Literacy in Learners with Dyslexia. Units - Enhance your skills in a particular with Dyslexia and . • Level 4 CPD Certificate in Supporting area with just one level 4 or 5 unit. International Learners with Dyslexia. Awards - Combine three units to achieve Level 5 units include: • Level 5 CPD Certificate in Supporting an award. • Supporting Study Skills in Adults with Adults with Dyslexia and Co-occurring Certifcates - Combine two awards (six Dyslexia. Difficulties. units) to achieve a certificate. Please note • Developing Writing Skills in Adults with Key benefits (‘A’ level) on the UK qualifications that it is not possible to sign up directly for Dyslexia. *Please visit the Dyslexia Action website for full details framework or have other equivalent Duration & enrolment dates a certificate course, you should sign up for • Dyslexia in Multilingual Settings. of which units are included in the awards and • Evaluate current practice in qualifications and relevant experience. units or awards first. • Developing Literacy Skills with Assistive certificates. your setting. Teaching assistants must be mentored You will have 6-8 weeks to complete each Diploma - A combination of two Technology. • Learn new theories and strategies. by a qualified teaching professional unit. There is a choice of six start dates for all certificates, one of which must be the • Flexible online study which fits around whilst on the course. units and awards within the year: September, Certificate in Strategic Teaching Support for personal and professional • Be working in or have access to a UK November, January, March, May and July. A Dyslexia and Literacy, make up the Level 5 “I have found it invaluable commitments. or international education setting - you free online induction course is released to all Diploma in Strategic Teaching Support for • Support from a team of will embed learning through practice in participants two weeks before each unit start Dyslexia and Literacy. in developing my tutoring specialist tutors. such a setting. date to help participants prepare for studying skills and interaction with an online course with Dyslexia Action. Eligibility Study method my students..” Enrol on the Dyslexia and Literacy Caroline Walters-Davies, Supporting Study Skills in To complete one of these courses you will Learn flexibly online using the virtual Programme through Dyslexia Action Adults with Dyslexia delegate 2018 need to: learning platform, Moodle. dyslexiaaction.org.uk DA shop • Be qualified to at least level 3 discount

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