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Dyslexia Teacher Certificate Endorsement

The University of North Georgia offers a fully online Dyslexia Endorsement for Georgia's P-12 teachers. 91ÁÔÆæ’s College of Education three-course dyslexia endorsement program addresses the critical need of pedagogical knowledge in the area of dyslexia for general and special educators working with this population. The endorsement may be taken for graduate college credit or for PLU credit. The dyslexia endorsement is officially approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

Applicants certified in Georgia should verify with their employer or the GaPSC whether the advanced degree leads to a certificate upgrade or pay increase. The GaPSC provides the  to assist with this process. Out-of-state applicants should also verify with their employer or certification body to verify certificate upgrades.

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Dyslexia Endorsement Program Quick Facts

  • Online program, no campus visits required
  • Asynchronous classes with some synchronous meetings
  • Program length 9 credit hours
  • Course sequence begins summer semester
  • Current teacher certification is required
  • Practice based components are embedded in each course
  • Courses are offered online over 3 consecutive terms

Program Application Deadlines

If program capacity is met prior to established admission deadlines, we will stop accepting applications for admission and cancel remaining incomplete applicants. Completing your application earlier is better.

 

Summer Deadline

April 15

How to Apply to the Dyslexia Endorsement Program

What is Dyslexia? Why Get the Endorsement?

Dyslexia is a neurobiological disorder impacting an individuals ability to read, write, spell, and speak. Approximately 20 percent of the population is impacted by dyslexia which makes it the most common of all neuro-cognitive disorders (Schaywitz, 2020).

Although dyslexia cannot be cured, there are evidence-based teaching practices that can help individuals be more successful. Through an increased understanding of how the brain learns to read and the impact dyslexia has on typical brain structures, educators can improve their reading instruction for all students.

Questions?

For questions about the program, contact:
Alyssa Barnes, Ph.D.
For questions about the application process, contact:

Graduate Admissions
grads@ung.edu
706-864-1543

Professional Licensure and Certification

The University of North Georgia offers degree programs that meet the educational requirements students need to apply for professional licensure and certifications in Georgia. However, the programs may not meet education requirements for licensure or certification in other states.

For additional information, please review the Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure.