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Our Postgraduate Level Specialist Dyslexia course is accredited by the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) and the University of Glyndwr. Successful completion of the programme leads to a Postgraduate Certificate (60 CATS points at Masters Level) and an award of Approved Teacher Status (ATS) with BDA.
Course content
The course consists of four core and specialist elements and is delivered by nine teaching days, over a maximum of 12 months. The programme includes practical assessment of the implementation of your knowledge and skills in school. For more information on the course content and assessment requirements click here for the course outline.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must hold QTS and be employed in England as a teacher in a school or as a Local Authority peripatetic teacher.
A signed statement of support is required from your Headteacher/ Head of Service to verify your suitability and to confirm you will be given opportunity to successfully meet the assessment criteria in school.
Selection criteria
Along with the standard entry requirements, candidates are required to complete a personal statement demonstrating their suitability for the programme in terms of experience, current role and responsibilities, and opportunities to disseminate knowledge and skills to colleagues in their own school and through partnership working with other schools.
Candidates must commit to attending all nine taught sessions of the programme.
Please register your interest by completing the online registration form.
You can then download a course application pack here . Applications are made directly to Literacy Matters.
Start Dates 2012
Course Start Date: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Course Venue: Alma Lodge Hotel, Stockport, Cheshire
Session Dates: Tuesday 21st February 2012; Saturday 10th March 2012; Friday 20th April 2012; Saturday 19th May 2012; Saturday 16th June 2012; Monday 9th July 2012; Tuesday 18th September 2012; Wednesday 17th October 2012; Friday 23rd November 2012.
Funding opportunities
You may be eligible to apply for full funding of your course fees through the new TDA National Scholarship Scheme. The DfE has launched the scheme to make it easier for teachers to access Masters level CPD opportunities in specialist areas. You can find more information including eligibility criteria and application forms here: www.tda.gov.uk/pdscholarship
Please note applications for funding must be made directly to TDA by 30 September 2011. You will find out in December 2011 if you have been successful.
For more information, and to register your interests in the programme, please complete this online registration form
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