DETAILS

Date: Register anytime between August 21, 2025 - August 20, 2026 
Course #:  EDIA 520
Instructor: Janelle Thompson (janelle@growprofessionally.com)
Number of Licensure Renewal/Graduate Credit Hours: 1
Registration Deadline: Last day to register is Thursday, August 20, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.

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Big News! ISEA Graduate Credit is Back—and Better! 

Ready to take the next step in your professional development? We've just launched an exciting partnership with Upper Iowa University to bring back Graduate Credit for ISEA Academy courses!

This collaboration provides two major wins for you:

  1. More Affordable: We've successfully negotiated a lower cost per Graduate credit hour! Invest in your education without breaking the bank. (The new rate is in the "Fees" section at the top of the page.)
  2. A Head Start on Your Degree: A select group of your ISEA Academy courses can now count as elective credit in an Upper Iowa University graduate program. Get credit for the professional learning you're already doing! (Don't forget to check with your program advisor for all the details!)

Important Note for Graduate Credit: To be eligible to receive Graduate credit through Upper Iowa University, you must possess a bachelor's degree from an institution that its regional accreditation association recognizes.

 

 

Get ready to dive in! This is your opportunity to enroll in a self-paced, one-credit, four-week course that is entirely on your schedule!

Once your registration is processed, look for an email from your instructor packed with everything you need to know. As soon as you get those instructions, you're ready to begin! 

Remember, you have the entire 4 weeks to complete all your assignments, discussions, and the final project. It's flexible, but the clock is ticking!

Don't miss out! The deadline to register for License Renewal or Graduate credit is Thursday, August 20, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.  Secure your spot today!

 

 

Course Description:

This course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach students with dyslexia. Through a comprehensive exploration of the characteristics, assessment, and evidence-based instructional strategies for dyslexia, participants will learn how to create inclusive and supportive learning environments. The course emphasizes the principles of structured literacy, the use of multisensory teaching techniques, and the development of individualized lesson plans. Participants will also gain insights into collaborative approaches with families and specialists, and the use of assistive technology to support learning. By the end of the course, educators will be prepared to implement targeted interventions and monitor student progress to ensure academic success for students with dyslexia.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the Characteristics of Dyslexia
  • Assessment and Diagnosis: Learn about the various assessment tools and methods for diagnosing dyslexia
  • Evidence-Based Instructional Strategies: Explore the principles of structured literacy and their application in teaching students with dyslexia
  • Implement multisensory teaching techniques to enhance learning
  • Understand how to Create Inclusive Learning Environments
  • Develop a Collaboration Plan with Families and Specialists to provide comprehensive support for students with dyslexia
  • Understand Monitoring and Evaluating Progress

 


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**Important Information for You**
Please read through as these are Frequently Asked Questions in which answers can be found within this page.

1. The instructor will email you once your class registration has been processed and forwarded to him with information on how to get started in the class:

  • Emails regarding this class will come from the instructor, Janelle Thompson, with this email address: janelle@growprofessionally.com;
  • Be sure to check your junk/spam/clutter folders-mailboxes in case the email isn't recognized as a known mail; and
  • If you are using a school email address, many schools have their network security filters set up to push unknown emails directly to spam and you will not even see it; if this is the case you will need to either talk to your IT department and request emails with the email address be allowed through or let us know you want to use a different email address.

2. The Tabs at the top of the registration page have important additional information regarding this class: 

  • The Syllabus gives information of what will be expected of you in the course. Generally, it will include course policies, rules and regulations, required texts, and a schedule of assignments; and
  • The ISEA Official Transcript page tells you how to access your transcript once the class has ended.
  • The Cancellation Policy is important so you know how to cancel if you need to and how refunds are handled; and
  • The ISEA Official Transcript page tells you how to access your transcript once the class has ended.

WHEN

August 21, 2025 – August 20, 2026
12:00 AM-12:00 AM CT

PLANNER