Understanding Dyslexia: Identification, Support, and Instructional Strategies

Students with dyslexia can thrive when educators understand their unique learning needs and implement evidence-based strategies that foster growth, confidence, and independence.
For All Educators
K-12 Teachers, Interventionists, Special Educators & Instructional Coaches
4 Hours
Self-paced, relevant training
7 Courses
Essential skills to support students with dyslexia
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Every Educator Plays a Role in Supporting Students with Dyslexia

Dyslexia affects reading, writing, spelling, and language processing, yet many students remain unidentified or misunderstood. When educators understand the characteristics of dyslexia and implement evidence-based instructional practices, they can significantly impact student confidence, achievement, and long-term success.

This pathway equips educators with the knowledge and tools needed to recognize warning signs, differentiate instruction, create supportive learning environments, and help students develop the literacy skills they need to thrive.

Courses in this Learning Path

Understanding Dyslexia: Identification, Support, and Instructional Strategies
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Melissa Mann

Melissa Mann, a fourth-grade teacher in the Madison County School System, has experience in general and collaborative education settings. With a Master’s in School Counseling, she has presented at various conferences, both in-person and virtual, for the past 15 years.
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Teacher

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Chrissy Romano Arrabito

Chrissy Romano Arrabito is a 1st grade teacher at Nellie K. Parker Elementary in Hackensack, NJ, with 31+ years of experience. She’s passionate about teaching the whole child, fostering innovation, and creating authentic learning experiences to help her students grow and thrive in the classroom.
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1st Grade Teacher

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Ryan Jeffery

Ryan Jeffery is a certified PreK-12 administrator and behavior intervention strategist. Known for strategies that interpret defiant behaviors, he helps educators gain student compliance through calm, confident, and consistent approaches to behavior management.
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Behavior Specialist

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Melissa Mann

Melissa Mann, a fourth-grade teacher in the Madison County School System, has experience in general and collaborative education settings. With a Master’s in School Counseling, she has presented at various conferences, both in-person and virtual, for the past 15 years.
Specializes In:
Special Education

Meet

Chrissy Romano Arrabito

Chrissy Romano Arrabito is a 1st grade teacher at Nellie K. Parker Elementary in Hackensack, NJ, with 31+ years of experience. She’s passionate about teaching the whole child, fostering innovation, and creating authentic learning experiences to help her students grow and thrive in the classroom.
Specializes In:
Science of Reading

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Ryan Jeffery

Ryan Jeffery is a certified PreK-12 administrator and behavior intervention strategist. Known for strategies that interpret defiant behaviors, he helps educators gain student compliance through calm, confident, and consistent approaches to behavior management.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

What Educators Are Saying

“Since adopting SimpleK12, we’ve seen an increase in professional development participation. Teachers are more engaged because the content is practical, flexible, and relevant.”

Angela P., Principal

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Janie M., Teacher

“Our new teachers need structured support that builds confidence and translates into immediate classroom impact. This pathway covers the essentials — planning, assessment, classroom management, and collaboration — in a way that helps early-career educators start strong and stay strong.”

Michael R., Principal
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Built for District Success

Districts are increasingly focused on literacy achievement, early intervention, and inclusive instructional practices. This pathway helps schools and districts build educator capacity by providing consistent professional learning around dyslexia awareness and support. Teachers complete learning online at their own pace, earn certificates of completion, and district leaders can track participation and progress through reporting dashboards, similar to other SimpleK12 pathways.

Built for District Success

Districts are increasingly focused on literacy achievement, early intervention, and inclusive instructional practices. This pathway helps schools and districts build educator capacity by providing consistent professional learning around dyslexia awareness and support. Teachers complete learning online at their own pace, earn certificates of completion, and district leaders can track participation and progress through reporting dashboards, similar to other SimpleK12 pathways.
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Empower Every Learner Through Understanding and Support

Students with dyslexia can achieve remarkable success when educators understand their needs and provide the right instructional support. This pathway equips teachers with the knowledge, strategies, and resources needed to recognize dyslexia early and help every learner reach their full potential.

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