Alternate Route Application: Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Specialist

In order to receive certification as a Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Specialist, you must hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Your degree can be in a field other than education. Documentation must include the name of the issuing institution as well as the year the degree was awarded. Professional licenses are not acceptable. Please upload a copy of a diploma or transcript showing completion of your degree. Section max file upload size 25MB.

In order to receive certification as a Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Specialist, you must provide a personal statement of no more than 5 typewritten pages that addresses your equivalent qualifications, with an emphasis on documenting equivalent knowledge and skill to that of certification candidates prepared through an IDA Accredited Provider. Section max file upload size 5MB.

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Two (2) letters of support from colleagues in the field who hold the same, or equivalent level, of certification. Letters should speak to (a) your competencies with regard to serving the needs of students from a Structured Literacy perspective, with reference to and alignment with the KPS, as appropriate; and (b) their knowledge of your demonstrated ability to meaningfully impact student learning outcomes. Section max file upload size 5MB.

Three (3) student case studies, complete with background information, dates served, pre-post assessment data, priority scope and sequence established for the student that considers pre-assessment data and background information, discussion of progress/lack of progress, and recommendations in response to post-assessment data. Case studies should be no more than 10 pages each.
Note: • At least one student must require intervention with single syllable word reading. • At least one student must require intervention with multi-syllable word reading. • At least one student must require vocabulary, comprehension, or written response instruction. • At least one student must be in elementary school. • At least one student must be in middle/high school (or, may be an adult). Section max file upload size 5MB.

By checking 'I agree', I give permission for CERI to share my contact information with my local IDA branch

1) I affirm that all of the information provided on this application is true, accurate and fully responsive to the questions asked.
2) I have read and agree to abide by the code of ethics of the Center For Effective Reading Instruction that are found within the Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading (KPS).
3) I agree to abide by all standards required to maintain my certification, including payment of annual fees and participation in continuing professional development activities.
4) I understand that, once certified, my certification status may be made available to the public.

Please type your name exactly as you would like it to appear on your Certification. (Please do not include designations or abbreviations from other organizations as these will be omitted on your certificate.)