The Children's Dyslexia Center of Lancaster will accept applications for multisensory language training in Orton-Gillingham. The 12-month training program will lead to Children's Dyslexia Centers Inc. (CDC) certified dyslexia practitioner 1 (CDP-1) designation. Orton-Gillingham is a structured, sequential approach to multisensory language remediation.
Candidates must have at least a bachelor's degree and be willing to commit time to training and after-school tutoring. All clearances required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, including Act 31, must be submitted prior to the beginning of training. The cost of these background checks will be borne by the Children's Dyslexia Center of Lancaster, provided the trainee completes the training.
This training program is suitable for all teachers, but is especially relevant to those in the fields of reading, special education, and ELL. However, a background in the field of education is not required. This program is also ideal for retirees with a love of learning who want to make a difference in the life of a child.
The training program is accredited by The International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council and International Dyslexia Association, which sets the standards for rigor and length of training. Requirements consist of commitment to a minimum of 50 lecture hours and a minimum of 100 hours of supervised student practicum. Student practicum consists of two students seen one-on-one for two hours a week after school hours.
Required readings and tests are additional requirements. Training will begin in March 2020, with projected completion for May. Trainees may opt to take the training for free, with a materials fee. Graduate credit is also available for a fee. Trainees would need to enroll for the course to earn six credits. At the completion of training, 180 Act 48 hours will be awarded free of charge.
For more information and an application, readers may contact the Children's Dyslexia Center of Lancaster at 717-481-5680 or cdclancasterpa@gmail.com. The deadline for submission of a scholarship application is Thursday, Dec. 5.
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