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Educators
Did you know...
in a classroom of 24 students, about 5 may have dyslexia.
Many teachers don’t receive enough training or resources to fully understand dyslexia and other learning differences. Because of this, it can be challenging to recognize when a student may be struggling with dyslexia or to know the best ways to support them. Dyslexia in the Classroom: What Every Teacher Needs to Know was developed to open the door for these educators to a better understanding of dyslexia. Inside you’ll learn more about find topics such as:​
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Signs and symptoms of dyslexia
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Classroom strategies, tips, and tools
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Components of effective reading instruction
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Screening, evaluation, and diagnosis​
IDA's Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading describe the important knowledge and skills teachers need in order to effectively teach reading and writing. These standards focus on using a Structured Literacy approach to help improve students’ reading abilities in classrooms, intervention programs, and clinical settings. They are based on current scientific research about how students learn to read and were developed through careful review and collaboration with researchers, educators, university faculty, specialists, parents, and advocates. The goal of these standards is to guide teachers in using effective, research-based practices to support students’ literacy development.
The Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI), a partner of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), offers professional certificates and certifications to qualified individuals teaching and supporting reading in public and private general, remedial, and special education settings.
Structured Literacy
Structured Literacy is an evidence-based approach to reading and writing that teaches the structure of language and connects spoken and written language. It integrates listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and is essential for students with dyslexia while benefiting all learners.