Become an Expert in the Science of Reading
IDA-accredited professional education in the Science of Reading, designed for educators who want deep knowledge, practical skill, and real impact.
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Science of Reading:
Strategies & Tools for Teachers
12 Hours · Online · Self-Paced
Science of Reading: Strategies & Tools for Teachers
Designed specifically for K–12 educators, this course provides you with a clear, accessible foundation in how reading develops and how to teach it effectively using structured literacy principles. Grounded in research and focused on daily application, this course strengthens your instructional decision-making.
What You’ll Gain:
- A clear mental model of how reading and writing develop
- Deeper understanding of dyslexia and reading difficulties
- Research-backed decoding and comprehension strategies
- Tools for progress monitoring
- Greater confidence in literacy instruction
If your school uses Lexercise for Schools, access to Science of Reading: Strategies & Tools for Teachers is included at no additional cost.
Course 1:
Structure of Written English
45 Hours · Online
Course 1: Structure of Written English
This rigorous, graduate-level course provides a deep study of how English works, from speech to print and print to speech. Explore phonetics and phonology, orthography, morphology, syntax, semantics, and discourse. Learn how to apply linguistic analysis to reading and spelling instruction.
What You’ll Gain:
- A strong foundation in the linguistic structure of English
- Practical experience applying analysis to reading and spelling
- Eligibility to advance to Course 2
Save $100 when you enroll in both foundational courses together!
Course 2:
Multisensory, Structured Literacy Intervention
45 Hours · Online
Course 2: Multisensory, Structured Literacy Intervention
Move from knowledge to application. Learn how to deliver structured literacy intervention using Orton-Gillingham–based principles and science-backed instructional routines.
What You’ll Gain:
- Eligibility to take the CERI KPEERI Exam
- Eligibility to apply for CERI C-SLCT certification
- Qualification to enter the Lexercise Course 3 Practicum
- Preparation to deliver a structured literacy intervention
Prerequisite:
Course 1 or approved test-out exam
Course 3:
Practicum in Structured Literacy Teletherapy
100 Hours · Live Practicum
Course 3: Practicum in Structured Literacy Teletherapy
A 13-week, live, supervised practicum. Work under the mentorship of a CERI-certified Lexercise therapist while delivering intervention to real students. Develop advanced instructional skills and teletherapy best practices.
What You’ll Gain:
- Eligibility to take CERI certification exams
- A certificate of completion for the IDA-accredited sequence
- Qualification to work as a Lexercise Therapist
Prerequisite:
Courses 1 and 2 (or approved test-out exams*)
Details
Science of Reading: Strategies & Tools for Teachers
Designed specifically for K–12 educators, this course provides you with a clear, accessible foundation in how reading develops and how to teach it effectively using structured literacy principles. Grounded in research and focused on daily application, this course strengthens your instructional decision-making.
What You’ll Gain:
- A clear mental model of how reading and writing develop
- Deeper understanding of dyslexia and reading difficulties
- Research-backed decoding and comprehension strategies
- Tools for progress monitoring
- Greater confidence in literacy instruction
If your school uses Lexercise for Schools, access to Science of Reading: Strategies & Tools for Teachers is included at no additional cost.
Course 1: Structure of Written English
This rigorous, graduate-level course provides a deep study of how English works, from speech to print and print to speech. Explore phonetics and phonology, orthography, morphology, syntax, semantics, and discourse. Learn how to apply linguistic analysis to reading and spelling instruction.
What You’ll Gain:
- A strong foundation in the linguistic structure of English
- Practical experience applying analysis to reading and spelling
- Eligibility to advance to Course 2
Save $100 when you enroll in both foundational courses together!
Course 2: Multisensory, Structured Literacy Intervention
Move from knowledge to application. Learn how to deliver structured literacy intervention using Orton-Gillingham–based principles and science-backed instructional routines.
What You’ll Gain:
- Eligibility to take the CERI KPEERI Exam
- Eligibility to apply for CERI C-SLCT certification
- Qualification to enter the Lexercise Course 3 Practicum
- Preparation to deliver a structured literacy intervention
Prerequisite:
Course 1 or approved test-out exam
Course 3: Practicum in Structured Literacy Teletherapy
A 13-week, live, supervised practicum. Work under the mentorship of a CERI-certified Lexercise therapist while delivering intervention to real students. Develop advanced instructional skills and teletherapy best practices.
What You’ll Gain:
- Eligibility to take CERI certification exams
- A certificate of completion for the IDA-accredited sequence
- Qualification to work as a Lexercise Therapist
Prerequisite:
Courses 1 and 2 (or approved test-out exams*)
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