{"id":195,"date":"2024-02-09T18:12:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T18:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/special-education\/?page_id=195"},"modified":"2026-08-04T19:01:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T19:01:38","slug":"dyslexia-graduate-certificate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/special-education\/prospective-students\/dyslexia-graduate-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/special-education\/files\/2024\/04\/23-PKY-94.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; background_vertical_offset=&#8221;30%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;500px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;38px||38px||true|&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; 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Expertise is not. While potentially 1 in 5 children are affected by dyslexia, not enough educators have the specialized training to help them thrive. Our online dyslexia certificate provides students with applicable, evidence-based skills in just one year.<\/p>\n<p>The UF online graduate dyslexia certificate is open to anyone with a bachelor&#8217;s degree. Participants are often practicing teachers in general and special education. However, speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, counselors, caregivers and more will also benefit from the dyslexia certificate program.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to take the next step? <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/special-education\/prospective-students\/dyslexia-graduate-certificate\/application\/\">Apply today!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/special-education\/files\/2024\/07\/Accreditation-Seal-Plus.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;International Dyslexia Association Accredited Plus Program&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Accreditation Seal Plus&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;35%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;26%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;35%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|32px|||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display:inline-block;&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/special-education\/files\/2024\/07\/VA-Badge.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Certification approved for veteran benefits badge&#8221; title_text=&#8221;VA-Badge&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display: inline-block;&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;6b79e799-72d2-4d85-9a07-2770605fa7f1&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;25px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Program Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\" class=\"arrow-bullets\">\n<li><span>15-credit certificate program<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Flexible Pathways- finish in one year or extend your program plan<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Asynchronous, online coursework<\/li>\n<li><span>Practicum experience with one-on-one coaching and feedback<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;155px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The UF graduate certificate in dyslexia offers<\/span>\u00a0high-quality professional development for teachers and other practitioners. We focus on assessment and intervention for students with dyslexia, equipping you with a powerful toolkit for supporting learners.<br \/>Upon completing the program, you will be prepared to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-bullets\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><span>Administer and analyze literacy assessments to guide intervention<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Design evidence-based literacy interventions that produce measurable progress in K\u201312 settings<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Provide targeted, hands-on literacy support for students with dyslexia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Opportunities for additional professional growth:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-bullets\" data-spread=\"true\">\n<li><span>The UF Dyslexia Certificate can be completed as a stand-alone certificate or as part of a degree-seeking program at UF, including as part of our highly ranked <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/special-education\/prospective-students\/\">special education programs<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>UF is accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/dyslexiaida.org\/\">International Dyslexia Association (IDA)<\/a>, and our Dyslexia Certificate is designed to meet IDA\u2019s Knowledge and Practice Standards. Graduates of the Dyslexia Certificate program are eligible to apply for certification as a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist through The Center for Effective Reading Instruction: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/effectivereading.org\/dyslexia-interventionist\/\"><span>https:\/\/effectivereading.org\/dyslexia-interventionist\/<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span>The Dyslexia Certificate offers a route to earning the Florida Reading Endorsement. Florida teachers who currently hold a valid Professional Certificate may be eligible to add the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fldoe.org\/academics\/standards\/just-read-fl\/reading-pathways.stml\">Florida Reading Endorsement<\/a> to their credentials by taking the UF dyslexia courses. Completing courses from the dyslexia certificate does not automatically result in obtaining the Florida endorsement. 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<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">more information can be found<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> on our <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/special-education\/prospective-students\/dyslexia-graduate-certificate\/application\/\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">application instructions<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> page<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/special-education\/prospective-students\/dyslexia-graduate-certificate\/program-courses\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Program Courses&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; button_alignment_tablet=&#8221;left&#8221; button_alignment_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; button_alignment_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;25f0b2ad-607f-43a5-9b8e-eac06fe4afee&#8221; 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Examples of the Standard Pathway appear in the table below. Students who wish to graduate from the program within one year may prefer this Pathway.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"section-title\">Examples of the Standard Pathway<\/h5>\n<table class=\"pathway-table standard-table\">\n<colgroup>\n<col class=\"label-column\" \/>\n<col class=\"course-column\" \/>\n<col class=\"course-column\" \/>\n<col class=\"course-column\" \/>\n<col class=\"course-column\" \/>\n<col class=\"course-column\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Admission Term<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Fall<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Spring<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Summer<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Fall<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Spring<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Fall Admissions<\/th>\n<td data-label=\"Fall\">Course 1,<br \/>Course 2<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Spring\">Course 3,<br \/>Course 4<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Summer\">Course 5<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Fall\"><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Spring\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Spring Admission<\/th>\n<td data-label=\"Fall\"><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Spring\">Course 1,<br \/>Course 2<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Summer\">Course 3,<br \/>Course 4<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Fall\">Course 5<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Spring\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Summer Admissions<\/th>\n<td data-label=\"Fall\"><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Spring\"><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Summer\">Course 1,<br \/>Course 2<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Fall\">Course 3,<br \/>Course 4<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Spring\">Course 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4 class=\"pathway-title\">Extended Pathway (1.5\u20132 Years)<\/h4>\n<p>For students who would prefer a slower pace, the Extended Pathway may be a good option (see table below). 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The Extended Pathway can generally be completed in 1.5 years.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"section-title\">Examples of the Extended Pathway<\/h5>\n<table class=\"pathway-table extended-table\">\n<colgroup>\n<col class=\"label-column\" \/>\n<col class=\"course-column\" \/>\n<col class=\"course-column\" \/>\n<col class=\"course-column\" \/>\n<col class=\"course-column\" \/>\n<col class=\"course-column\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Example<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Semester 1<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Semester 2<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Semester 3<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Semester 4<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Semester 5<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Example 1<\/th>\n<td data-label=\"Semester 1\">Course 1<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Semester 2\">Course 2<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Semester 3\">Course 3<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Semester 4\">Course 4<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Semester 5\">Course 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Example 2<\/th>\n<td data-label=\"Semester 1\">Course 1<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Semester 2\">Course 2<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Semester 3\">Course 3,<br \/>Course 4<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Semester 4\">Course 5<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Semester 5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Example 3<\/th>\n<td data-label=\"Semester 1\">Course 1,<br \/>Course 2<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Semester 2\"><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Semester 3\">Course 3<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Semester 4\">Course 4<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Semester 5\">Course 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4 class=\"pathway-title\">Program Plans<\/h4>\n<p>All enrolled students complete a program plan, indicating the semesters they plan to take each course. 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