Online Certification Program for Dyslexia Specialists

Become the specialist your students need. The Neuhaus Online Certification Program for Dyslexia Specialists (OCPDS) prepares teachers with the knowledge and practice to teach children with dyslexia and related reading disorders, and offers a pathway to Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist certification through the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI).

Delivered in three phases, OCPDS blends self-paced online coursework, live online class meetings, and practicum, followed by guided studies, book reports, and teaching practice. Neuhaus instructors guide you at every step.

Every part of the program aligns with the International Dyslexia Association's Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading, the benchmark for what effective reading teachers should know and be able to do in classroom, remedial, and clinical settings.

To earn a certificate of completion, you will meet all requirements, pass the Knowledge and Practice Exam for Educators of Reading Instruction (KPEERI), and complete a summative evaluation. Graduates may then apply to IDA's Center for Effective Reading Instruction.

This class cannot be purchased through the online store. After completing all prerequisites and receiving approval to enroll, please contact registrar@neuhaus.org to purchase this class.