Professional Development Training Programs for Evidence-Based Reading Instruction

This document presents professional development training for evidence-based reading instruction advancing the instructional priorities outlined in Act 135 of 2024.

Professional Development Training Programs

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and the PDE Reading Leadership Council (Council) identified the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) as a clearinghouse for professional development training programs. This organization is nationally recognized and provides high-quality, evidence-based resources to support schools in making informed decisions about literacy programming and has a review process that is in alignment with the requirements of Act 135.

In this context, a clearinghouse refers to a repository of programs or materials that have been evaluated using a transparent, research-based process. Such repositories may be housed within federally funded centers, private organizations, nonprofits, or state education agencies.

Intended Use for Local Education Agencies

The lists are designed to support local education agencies (LEAs) in making informed decisions about the selection and use of reading curriculum material and professional development. Inclusion on the list does not constitute approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Education; rather, it indicates that the material or program was evaluated by one or more of the identified clearinghouses. LEAs retain full discretion in determining how to use this information to meet their literacy needs and are not limited to selecting only the resources included.

Additional PDE Professional Development Training Program Resources

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Professional Development Training Programs

Pennsylvania Professional Development Training Programs

Pennsylvania Specific Professional Development Training Programs Updated July 9, 2025.	Program Length
OCDEL, Overview of Structured Literacy for the Pre-Kindergarten Educator	2 hours
PDE, Standards Aligned System, Structured Literacy Course	10 hours
PaTTAN, PaTTAN PA Science of Reading: Knowledge Course	10 hours
PaTTAN, PaTTAN Structured Literacy Leadership: What Administrators Need to Know	Contact PaTTAN

Accredited Independent Training Programs

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Professional Development Training Programs for Evidence-Based Reading Instruction: International Dyslexia Association Accredited Independent Training Programs Listed on the clearinghouse website as of July 9, 2025.	Program Length
95% Group, Top Ten Tools	45 hours
AIM Institute for Learning and Research, Pathways to Proficient Reading	55 hours
All Memphis, Structured Literacy Intervention Comprehensive Education (SLICE)	40 hours
Ashlock Consulting, Inc., Ashlock Structured Literacy Bundle	80 hours
Atlanta Speech School: Rollins Center for Language & Learning, Cox Campus	30 hours
Bowman Educational Services, Orton Gillingham “Plus”	60 hours
Chartwell, Structured Literacy Level 1 Certificate	Not Listed
Classmates Educational Group, Inc., SLANT System® Structured Literacy and Dyslexia Specialist	16–24 hours
CORE Learning, Elementary Reading Academy (ERA)	Not Listed
CORE Learning, Online Language & Literacy Academy (OL&LA)	45 hours
DC Reading Clinic, Citywide	60 hours
DC Reading Clinic, In School Elementary	Not Listed
DC Reading Clinic, In School Secondary	Not Listed
DC Reading Clinic, Summer Intensive	Not Listed
Glean Education, Structured Literacy Academy	19 hours
Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE), Comprehensive OG PLUS (formally Comprehensive)	30 hours
Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE), Morphology Plus (formally Intermediate)	30 hours
Jemicy w/ Notre Dame of Maryland University, Dyslexia Certificate Programs	30 hours
Keys to Literacy, Keys to Beginning Reading Training Program	36 hours
Lexercise, Lexercise Practicum in Structured Literacy Teletherapy	45 hours
Lexia, Aspire Professional Learning	Not Listed
Lexia, Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading (LETRS)	Not Listed
MaxScholar, MaxScholar Orton-Gillingham Level 1	Not Listed
May Center for Learning, May Center Teacher Institute	56 hours
Memphis Literacy Institute, Memphis Literacy Institute	21 hours +
MGT Impact Solutions (formerly Step by Step Learning), Structured Literacy Acquisition and Implementation Coursework	Not Listed
NC Department of Education, Reading Research to Classroom Practice	Not Listed
Public Consulting Group, Building a Strong Foundation for Lifelong Literacy Success	Not Listed
Savannah Dyslexia, Introduction to Implementing Multisensory Structured Literacy K-3	45 hours

Professional Development Training Programs for Evidence-Based Reading Instruction: International Dyslexia Association Accredited Independent Training Programs Listed on the clearinghouse website as of July 9, 2025.	Program Length
AIM Institute for Learning and Research, Pathway to Structured Literacy	30 hours +
All Memphis, Structured Literacy Intervention Practicum Education (SLIPE)	40 hours +
Brainspring, Phonics First® Certification Pathway	30 hours
Brainspring, Structures® Certification Pathway	30 hours
Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) Academy (Singapore), Specialist Diploma in Educational Therapy	47 hours +
Dyslexia Training Institute, Dyslexia Certificate Program	130 hours
Edwards Orton-Gillingham, Inc., Edwards Orton-Gillingham Level 1 & Edwards Orton-Gillingham Level 2	45 hours
Glean Education, Structured Literacy Academy + Practicum	19 hours +
Hamilton County Education Services (formally Meyerson Academy), Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Reading (Practicum I)	60 hours
Hamilton County Education Services (formally Meyerson Academy), Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Reading (Practicum II)	60 hours
Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE), IMSE Specialist Certification	120 hours
Learning MATTERS, Ltd (New Zealand), Learning Matters Intervention Teaching Certificate	36 hours
Maharashtra Dyslexia Association (India), Dyslexia Teaching Level	Not Listed
National Institute for Learning Development (NILD), Orton-Gillingham Teacher Certificate Program (Level I, Level II, & Level III)	Not Listed
Neuhaus Education Center, Online Certificate Program for Dyslexia Specialists (OCPDS)	128 hours
Orton-Gillingham Academy (formally AOGPE), Associate Level	70 hours +
Orton-Gillingham Academy (formally AOGPE), Certified Level	100 hours +
Orton-Gillingham Academy (formally AOGPE), Classroom Educator	30 hours +
Orton-Gillingham Approach – Yoshimoto, Dyslexia Specialist	Not Listed
Orton-Gillingham Approach – Yoshimoto, Science of Reading & Learning	Not Listed
READ Redefined, R.E.A.D. Redefined	160 hours
Reading and Language Learning Center, Sounds2Print™ Multisensory Reading Program	Not Listed
Region 4 ESC, Reading by Design	40 hours
The Apple Group for Dyslexia, Connections: OG in 3D Certificate Program	45 hours
The Apple Group for Dyslexia, Dyslexia Therapy – Interventionist Level I	Not Listed
The Apple Group for Dyslexia, Dyslexia Therapy – Therapist Level II	Not Listed
The International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC), Teacher Level	Not Listed
The International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC), Therapy Level	Not Listed
Valley Speech & Learning Center, Basic Language Skills & Basic Language Skills Advanced	Not Listed
Valley Speech & Learning Center, WELLS – Structured Literacy for English Learners	Not Listed
Wilson Language Training (WLT), Level I WLT Certification	Not Listed
Wilson Language Training (WLT), Level II WLT Certification	Not Listed

Accredited Pennsylvania Higher Education Training Programs

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Professional Development Training Programs for Evidence-Based Reading Instruction: International Dyslexia Association Accredited Pennsylvania Higher Education Training Program Listed on the clearinghouse website as of July 9, 2025.
Arcadia University (PA), M.Ed. Reading Specialist Certification PreK–4 Undergraduate Certification
Clarion University (PA), M.Ed. Special Education PK–8/7–12 with Reading Concentration
Duquesne University (PA), Dyslexia Interventionist Credentials
Robert Morris University (PA), Reading Specialist Certificate
St. Joseph University (PA), B.S. Elementary Education PreK–4 and Special Education

Professional Development Training Programs for Evidence-Based Reading Instruction: International Dyslexia Association Accredited Pennsylvania Higher Education Training Program Listed on the clearinghouse website as of July 9, 2025.
Arcadia University (PA), M.Ed. Reading Specialist Certification PreK–4 Undergraduate Certification
Carlow University (PA), M.Ed. in Reading Specialist
Drexel University (PA), Master of Special Education with a concentration in Dyslexia Specialist
Drexel University (PA), Dyslexia Specialist Certificate Post-Baccalaureate
Drexel University (PA), Reading Specialist Certificate Post-Baccalaureate
Drexel University (PA), M.S. in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum with Multisensory Reading Instruction Level 1 Concentration
Duquesne University (PA), M.Ed. in Reading and Literacy Education
Robert Morris University (PA), Structured Literacy Intervention
St. Joseph University (PA), M.S. in Special Education: Systemic Literacy

Accredited Higher Education Training Programs Outside Pennsylvania

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Professional Development Training Programs for Evidence-Based Reading Instruction: International Dyslexia Association Accredited Higher Education Training Program Outside Pennsylvania Listed on the clearinghouse website as of July 9, 2025.
Bay Path University (MA), Reading Specialist Licensure
Carroll University (WI), Reading Teacher (RT) Program
City University of Seattle (WA), Master’s in Teaching (MIT) Program
City University of Seattle (WA), Master’s in Reading (Elementary Ed)
City University of Seattle (WA), Reading Endorsement Program
Colorado State University – Pueblo (CO), Bachelor’s in Elementary Education
Colorado State University – Pueblo (CO), Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education
Colorado State University – Pueblo (CO), M.Ed. Reading Language and Literacy
Colorado State University – Pueblo (CO), M.Ed. Special Education
Faulkner University (AL), Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Faulkner University (AL), Master of Education in Elementary Education
Pacific University (OR), Dyslexia Certificate Program
Southern Connecticut State University (CT), Master of Science in Reading
Southern Connecticut State University (CT), 6th Year Certificate in Reading
University of Georgia (GA), Dyslexia Endorsement and Certificate Program

Professional Development Training Programs for Evidence-Based Reading Instruction: International Dyslexia Association Accredited Higher Education Training Program Outside Pennsylvania Listed on the clearinghouse website as of July 9, 2025.
Antioch University Midwest (OH), Dyslexia Certificate Program
Bay Path University (MA), Master of Science in Reading (M.Ed.) both licensure & unlicensure
Bay Path University (MA), Education Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) both licensure & unlicensure
Carroll University (WI), Dyslexia Interventionist (DI) Program
Central Michigan University (MI), Structured Literacy and Language Intervention Certificate (SLLIC)
Fairleigh-Dickinson University (NJ), Orton-Gillingham Teacher Training Program
Gordon College (MS), Master of Science Reading Program
Mount St. Joseph University (OH), M.A. in Reading Science Program
Mount St. Joseph University (OH), OH Reading Endorsement
Mount St. Joseph University (OH), Dyslexia Certificate: Structured Literacy Interventionist
University of Central Arkansas (AR), Master of Science in Reading
University of Central Arkansas (AR), GRAD Certificate in Dyslexia
University of Dayton (OH), Undergraduate Dyslexia Certificate
University of Dayton (OH), Graduate Dyslexia Certificate
University of Florida (FL), Dyslexia Certificate Program
University of Hawai‘i (HI), University of Hawai‘i Reading Interventionist Program
University of Southern Mississippi (MS), Master of Education in Dyslexia Therapy
University of Wisconsin (WI), Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Disabilities
Webster University (MO), Webster University, Master of Science in Reading with a Graduate Certificate
Webster University (MO), Webster University, Certificate in Dyslexia
William Carey University (MS), Master in Dyslexia Therapy
Wright State University (OH), Dyslexia Certificate Program