A Closer Look at Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia 5212.L26.4418
Prefix/Number ED 570
3 Credits
UAA PACE, 500-Level Upper Division Course
Graded
COURSE OVERVIEW
Learn the ins and outs of three common learning disabilities in this no-nonsense course focused on what educators need to know about dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. Explore the experiences of parents/families, colleagues, and students who have knowledge of and experience with learning disabilities. Discover how the Science of Reading, assistive technology, and purposeful engagement can positively impact students with learning disabilities. Whether you’re a general or special education teacher, support specialist, or tutor, you’ll take away numerous strategies and resources to help students with the disabilities of dyslexia, dysgraphia, and/or dyscalculia thrive.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Design a student assistance plan to support students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and/or dyscalculia.
- Develop resources on dysgraphia for caregivers, colleagues, and/or students.
- Collaborate, through an interview with an expert, to solve challenges around a student’s learning disability.
- Implement a new idea around the Science of Reading or assistive technology and reflect on the experience in writing.
- Draft a lesson plan or an email to your administrator meant to advocate for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia. 6. Reflect on professional growth and articulate how learning from this course focused on Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia will impact students and the broader educational community.
Course Syllabus This is a preview syllabus only. The official syllabus will be provided to you with your login information.
- Methods of Instruction - Videos, readings and written responses. No quizzes, midterms or finals. All readings are within the online environment.
- Course Grading Rubric
Grade Levels: K-12
IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION
This Teaching Channel course is fully self-paced—you may register and begin at any time.
Current Session
- Registration Deadline: October 15, 2026
- Coursework Due: November 15, 2026 (you may finish earlier)
- Grades Released: September 2, 2026
Please allow up to two weeks from this date—or from your completion date thereafter—for your grade to be processed and delivered to ASDN.
Next Session
- Registration opens October 16, 2026, with coursework due April 15, 2027, and grades released beginning January 2, 2027.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel within one week of registration. A $125 cancellation fee will apply.
Extensions or transfers are not permitted.
TUITION
PROVIDER DETAILS
Contact the Teaching Channel directly for questions specific to coursework. Email: instructor@teachingchannel.com or call at 1-877-394-4930. Contact ASDN for registration or transcript questions.