The Level 5 Certificate in Strategic Teaching Support for Dyslexia and Literacy (DACRT60)

This course can only be studied by candidates who have completed any of the following CPD Pathway Certificates:

• Literacy CPD Programme Pathway
• Supporting Adults CPD Programme Pathway
• International CPD Programme Pathway

or

• Level 5 Award in Focal Points for Literacy (DAAWD80)

Qualified specialist SpLD teachers with a Level 5 specialist SpLD or Postgraduate Level 7 specialist SpLD (ADG/ATS/APS) teaching qualification who wish to gain an introduction and practical experience of the Dyslexia Action Literacy Programme (DALP) may be eligible to apply for Level 5 Certificate in Strategic Teaching Support for Dyslexia and Literacy DACRT60.

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The Certificate consists of three set course units, each of one term.

DACPD81: Principles of Literacy Intervention for Learners with Dyslexia and other Literacy-related Difficulties

• This unit raises awareness of the key elements and rationale of effective literacy intervention practice using the Dyslexia Action Literacy Programme (DALP) as an example. Participants will explore the complex relationships between sounds and development. The analysis of the different strands of DALP will enable participants to appreciate the range of factors to consider when planning strategic, structured support for learners with dyslexia and literacy related difficulties.

DACPD82: Structured, Sequential Literacy Support and the Placement Process

• This unit is designed to enable participants to analyse placement data and to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to ascertain a learner’s ideal entry point on the Dyslexia Action Literacy Programme (DALP). Further in-depth analysis of the different strands of DALP will enable participants to reflectively and effectively plan strategic, structured support for learners with dyslexia and literacy-related difficulties.

DACPD83: Developing a Literacy Intervention for Learners with Dyslexia or Literacy-related difficulties

• This unit is designed to enable the practitioner to plan and deliver a series of structured literacy lessons to a learner. Participants will put their knowledge of the Dyslexia Action Literacy Programme (DALP), gained from earlier units, into practice. A range of additional activities is undertaken to enable the participant to develop a varied portfolio of strategic teaching support skills.

The core curriculum is delivered by means of a range of e-learning resources. These include presentations, articles, exercises, videos and follow-up activities and tasks for participants to carry out at intervals. This course includes a Teaching Intervention Programme which the participant will undertake with one learner within their school/work environment (in the third Unit DACPD83).

The Level 5 Certificate in Strategic Teaching Support is a demanding and intensive course which generally takes around 8-10 months to complete, part time. The Certificate requires an average of 10 hours of study per week. This includes the time needed for planning and delivering the Teaching Intervention Programme. The first Unit of each course is offered in September, January and April each year. Units must be followed sequentially, following the course schedule.

We offer flexible payment plans for this course:

• Pay Online at the time of registration £1870 +VAT.
• Pay in two instalments of £935 +VAT.
• Pay in three instalments
  • First Payment of £535 +VAT.
  • Second Payment of £400 +VAT.
  • Final Payment of £935 +VAT.

• September 2022 – Available to book soon, our waiting list is already oversubscribed. However, please email us should you wish to join the waiting list: trainingcourses@dyslexiaaction.org.uk

• Level 5 Teaching Certificate and Diploma in Strategic Teaching Syllabus from September 2021