Meeting Ohio's Dyslexia

Professional Development (PD) Requirements

What are the PD Requirements?

The Dyslexia Support Laws require all K-3 teachers, as well as teachers providing special education instruction to grades K-12, complete 18 hours of approved professional development around identifying characteristics of dyslexia and understanding pedagogy for instruction of students with dyslexia.

When? What are our Options?

How Can NCOESC Help?

The NCOESC has various professional development opportunities to support your needs. These include, but are not limited to the sessions outlined below:

State Dyslexia PD, Grades K-3*

*The grade 4-12 option will be released at a later date

Ohio's Introduction to Dyslexia K-3 Course is available online in the Learning Management System (LMS). The course is free, self-paced, and includes a pre-assessment, 11 content modules, and a post assessment.

The NCOESC will be offering differentiated regional support to those completing the LMS (as outlined below). Contact NCOESC for facilitated options, customizable for your district.

LMS COURSE OUTLINE

State Dyslexia PD (Grades K-3) - LMS Support Pathway Options

Spring Option 1: Support Spring Option 2: Connect/Collaborate

This option provides course access support, suggested pacing, and opportunities for Q/A from a regional facilitator. Participants will access/complete LMS course modules.

Spring Option: February 6, 2023- April 6, 2023

Sessions 4:00-5:00 p.m. (Virtual)

Launch- February 7

Office Hours/Q/A (optional)- February 21

Office Hours/Q/A (optional)- March 7

Office Hours/Q/A (optional) March 21

Free for Client Districts

$40 for Non-Client Districts*

* One hour of graduate credit available at an additional cost

This option provides course access support, suggested pacing, and opportunities for Q/A from a regional facilitator. Participants will access/complete LMS course modules and engage in ongoing virtual meet-ups to:

Continue the Learning
Engage in Session Activities
Make Connections
Reflect/Plan

Spring Option: February 6, 2023 - April 9, 2023

Sessions 4:00-5:00 p.m. (Virtual)

Launch- February 9

Modules 1 & 2- February 16

Office Hours/Q/A (Optional)- February 21

Modules 3 & 4- February 23

Modules 5 & 6- March 2

Office Hours/Q/A (Optional)- March 7

Modules 7 & 8- March 9

Module 9- March 16

Office Hours/Q/A (Optional)- March 21

Module 10- March 23

Module 11/Post Test- April 6

Free for Client Districts

$150 for Non-Client Districts*

* Two hours of graduate credit available at an additional cost

Summer Option (Repeat): Connect/Collaborate

June 5, 2023-June 30, 2023

Launch- June 5 (9-10 a.m.)

Modules 1 & 2- June 9 (10-11 a.m.)

Modules 3, 4, & 5- June 16 (9-11 a.m.)

Office Hours/Q/A (Optional)- June 16 (11-11:30 a.m.)

Modules 6, 7, & 8- June 23 (9-11 a.m.)

Modules 9, 10, & 11- June 30 (9-11 a.m.)

Office Hours/Q/A (Optional)- June 30 (11:00-11:30 a.m.)

Free for Client Districts

$150 for Non-Client Districts*

* Two hours of graduate credit available at an additional cost

Orton-Gillingham

Phonics First Level 1

June 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 2023

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Phonics First Structures

June 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 2023

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Cost: $1395* - includes classroom kits

Location: NCOESC Tiffin Campus

* One to two hours graduate credit available at an additional cost

Wilson Language Training

June 20, 21, 22, 2023

Stay tuned for details...

One to two hours of graduate credit

available at an additional cost

Questions? Contact pd@ncoesc.org.