Understanding and Supporting Students with Dyslexia

In partnership with Model Teaching, an industry leader in supporting educators, this course will enable you to learn about the definition of dyslexia, common dyslexic students may experience, and signs and symptoms of dyslexia that you may observe in your classroom. Model Teaching's Mission is to improve student performance by directly supporting teachers with qualify content and resources. You will be provided with various strategies to support your students using the AIM Method, a series of strategies used to work with student diagnosed with dyslexia.

In this course you will:

• Understand the definition and challenges of dyslexia
• Analyze the signs and symptoms of dyslexia
• Evaluate intervention strategies you can choose from to support your students with dyslexia

This course addresses part of the professional learning expected under Michigan's K-12 Literacy and Dyslexia Law (PA 146 and 147 of 2024). On its own, it does not cover all of the topics the law identifies, including structured literacy and MTSS.

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