Structured Literacy Training
Theory Component
Self-paced online introductory unit before face-to-face training
45 hours total:
5 intensive face-to-face training days (After this time, participants will feel confident to begin working with students)
Minimum 30 hours delivered by direct instruction
Remaining hours include self-paced learning, follow-up tasks, and readings to consolidate and expand on the initial 5 day intensive training
Participants can also opt for a follow-up practicum. It is strongly recommended that you commit to a practicum as this enables you to put your learning into practice under the guidance of an experienced mentor.
Practicum Requirements
You will complete:
Minimum 40 hours working with a practicum student over a minimum of 8 months
Additional 40 hours experience with other students
For your practicum student, you will:
Submit 10 lesson plans, including 3 observed lessons (45–60 mins each) either face-to-face or via video. You will be given oral and written feedback
Conduct a pre- and post-assessment and write a diagnostic initial report and a summary of progress at the end of the required hours
Inclusions
When you enrol in the TTL Structured Literacy & Dyslexia Therapist Certification, you’ll receive a comprehensive set of resources and ongoing support to ensure your learning translates into confident, practical teaching:
1. Workshop & Theory Resources
Handouts to Support Workshops: Clear, structured materials that reinforce key concepts and provide practical examples for immediate classroom or therapy application.
A complete reference guide covering the principles of structured literacy, the Science of Reading, and strategies for teaching learners with dyslexia and related profiles.
Word Lists: Carefully curated word lists to support your lesson planning.
Assessment Tools & Templates: Resources to help you conduct diagnostic assessments, track student progress, and plan individualised instruction effectively.
Phonogram Pack: One comprehensive set per participant, providing a multi-sensory tool to support phoneme-grapheme instruction in lessons.
2. Post-Course Support
Email Follow-Up Assistance: After the course is complete, you’ll have ongoing support via email to troubleshoot challenges, refine lesson planning, and receive guidance on structured literacy delivery.
This ensures that your certification isn’t just theory — you’ll have everything you need to teach, assess, and support students confidently from day one.
Qualifications & Recognition
Participants who complete both the theory and practical components of the TTL Structured Literacy & Dyslexia Therapist Certification are eligible to apply to the Australian Dyslexia Association (ADA) to have their services listed on the ADA website.
This provides:
Recognition as a trained provider in structured literacy and dyslexia intervention.
Inclusion in a national data bank, making your services visible to schools, parents, and educators across Australia.
Professional validation of your expertise in evidence-based literacy instruction.
Gain formal recognition and connect with families and schools seeking trained literacy specialists.
Upcoming Training:
Don’t miss out. Registrations are closing soon.
The September Structured Literacy and Dyslexia Therapist Certification is designed for educators who want to deepen their knowledge and gain practical skills for supporting students with dyslexia and ongoing literacy difficulties.
Across five days of face-to-face training, you will explore:
• How children learn to read
• The Science of Reading
• Dyslexia and reading difficulties
• Phonological and phonemic awareness
• Systematic phonics and decoding
• Spelling and the structure of the English language
• Assessment and intervention planning
• Structured lesson design
• Practical strategies for struggling readers
The course includes detailed manuals, assessment tools, word lists, phonogram resources and ongoing email support.
An optional supervised practicum is also available for educators who want to continue building their skills through practical application.
Dates: 28 September to 2 October 2026
Time: 8.30am to 3.00pm
Location: Innovation Hub, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour
Theory course: $1,430 including GST
Optional practicum: $660 including GST
This training is suitable for teachers, tutors, intervention teachers, learning support educators and professionals wanting to specialise in structured literacy and dyslexia intervention.
Places are limited and registrations are closing soon.
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