STructured LIteracy Interventionist
This 70-hour Structured Literacy training is aligned with the International Dyslexia Association’s (IDA) Knowledge and Practice Standards and prepares you to teach all aspects of reading and writing. The training emphasizes explicit, systematic, and cumulative instruction informed by linguistics, cognitive science, and education research, ensuring you understand not just what to teach, but why.
Trainees will learn to integrate all aspects of instruction to effectively support students with dyslexia, learning disabilities and those in need of extensive remediation in a 1:1 or small group setting.
After fulfilling all requirements, each participant will receive a certificate of completion for the training hours.
Trainees may continue their Structured Literacy learning by:
-Completing a Practicum for the Structured Literacy Interventionist for certification with the Center for Effective Reading Instruction.
Upcoming Structured Literacy Trainings
Important Training Details:
-Time Zone: EST.
-Live Virtual Online teaching via Zoom.
-Training includes 12.5 hours of asynchronous tasks.
Fall / Winter 2026
Tuesdays (6:00pm-8:30pm EST):
-Sept 22, 29; Oct 6, 13, 20, 27; Nov 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec 1, 8.
Saturdays (8:00am-3:30pm EST):
-Sept 26; Oct 17; Nov 7, 28.
Winter / Spring 2027
Tuesdays (6:00pm-8:30pm):
-Jan 12, 19, 26; Feb 2, 9, 16; March 30; April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4.
Saturdays (8:00am-3:30pm):
-Jan 16; Feb 6; April 3, 17.
Application - Registration - Payment
To apply for a session:
- Fill out the Application for the desired session (links below).
- Email completed Application.
- Send non-refundable deposit of $100 CAD through e-transfer or paypal.
- Your application will be reviewed and you will notified regarding its acceptance.
Training Investment Fall/Winter Sessions: $2,600.00 CAD (includes HST (tax) and deposit).
Winter 2027 application coming soon - email for info.
*Note the Practicum is in addition to the training investment.