Dyslexia Awareness Training Module Requirement for Initial Licensure and License Renewal (Virginia Department of Education, VDOE)

Description:

Dyslexia Awareness Training Module - Effective July 1, 2017, every person seeking initial licensure or renewal of a license shall complete awareness training, provided by the Virginia Department of Education, on the indicators of dyslexia, as that term is defined by the board pursuant to regulations, and the evidence-based interventions and accommodations for dyslexia.

To meet the requirements, the Virginia Department of Education has developed a free online Dyslexia Awareness Training Module. Individuals completing the module should print a copy of the certificate of completion for verification. The module has a value of five professional development points.

Contact(s):

spedinstruction@doe.virginia.gov

Link(s):

Dyslexia Awareness Training Module

Licensure

Specific Learning Disability Supplementary Guide, Dyslexia: Frequently Asked Questions and Virginia’s Guidelines for Educating Students with Specific Learning Disabilities

Tag(s):

Curriculum/Instructional Methods Elementary High School Learning Disability Literacy Middle School Professional Development Professional Resources