Training
As part of our ongoing commitment to raise awareness of dyslexia and specific learning difficulties, the British Dyslexia Association has a comprehensive training programme. We deliver eLearning, virtual and bespoke training courses aimed at all levels from a parent who wants to find out more about dyslexia to a dyslexia professional looking to gain a Level 7 accreditation.
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The BDA aim to release eLearning modules on the first Thursday
following the submission of your booking; and more specifically,
providing payment has been made before the allotted time.
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An Overview of Assistive Technology
FREE
eLearning
The development of technology that can assist those who have dyslexia, as well those who have other types of disability, to cope with certain tasks that they find difficult has transformed the landscape of coping strategies that we are able to offer to these individuals. This is a specialised field, however, and there is not generally a great awareness amongst the education/work population of exactly what is available.
Part of an Accredited Course
Screening for Dyslexia Pre 16 (Virtual Learning)
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£120
Virtual / Online
This training course is designed to take delegates through the complete processes of screening and identification of dyslexia, exploring the issues of best practice within this activity. Through the practical demonstration of screening tools, it will identify what a screening tool does along with its uses and limitations. Delegates will learn how to evaluate screening tools, individual profiles and reports from a tool and develop understanding of what the next steps might be for the individuals involved.
Part of an Accredited Course
Fundamentals of Dyslexia Support
£120
eLearning
This eLearning module examines the fundamental approaches required when providing dyslexia support to an individual, and looks at simple strategies to support some of the more common areas of difficulty.
Key Tests: WRIT and TOMAL2 (SASC Approved)
£60
eLearning
This SASC approved course is aimed at practising assessors who assess individuals of all ages and wish to know more about using the key tests: WRIT and TOMAL2. Delegates should hold AMBDA and/or an APC or have completed a L7 qualification in the assessment and teaching of SpLD learners. The course will broaden their understanding of the how to assess using these tests as part of the assessment battery, and how to score these accurately.
Part of an Accredited Course
Practical Strategies for Organisational Skills
£60
eLearning
Difficulties with personal organisation such as time management and planning/sequencing tasks are a common area of difficulty experienced by dyslexic individuals. This module explores the nature of these difficulties and sets out clear strategies that can be used to support individuals effectively, as well as how to assist them in developing the skills they need to become better organised.
Part of an Accredited Course
Practical Strategies for Revision & Exam Technique
£60
eLearning
Individuals are frequently told to revise for exams but are rarely shown how to revise effectively or efficiently. This eLearning module identifies and explains a wide variety of strategies and approaches to support dyslexic individuals with effective revision so that they can maximise their learning. It also sets out techniques that can be taught to dyslexic individuals in order to help them to achieve success in examinations.