Training Options
Teachers
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We have investigated a number of SLD teacher training programmes and certificates and are able to discuss the various options with you. For further information, please contact us using the Contact Us page.
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For teachers wishing to become registered with LDANZ, as a specialist LD teacher, the course/certificate you take will need to be one acceptable to LDANZ. The applicant must be a fully qualified trained teacher. The options available will be discussed with you. For further information, please contact us using the Contact Us page.
Teacher Training Options
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Stage 1: |
4 week online course ‘What is Dyslexia? An in-depth look’ hosted by the Dyslexia Training Institute, USA Text: Sally Shaywitz, Overcoming Dyslexia |
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Stage 2: |
LDANZ Module on interpreting an educational psychologist’s assessment report through to lesson planning. This course is available on onlinecpd.co.nz. You will need to set yourself up with a login on the site before you can register for the course. Once you have a login you can register on the course by clicking here or going to the LDANZ page on the OnlineCPD website and selecting the course from there. Click here for a document with more information about the course. |
For more information, use the Contact Page. |
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Stage 3: |
Mentorship for first 12 - 18 months of teaching as a LDANZ Teacher |
For more information, use the Contact Page. |
Parents and Teacher Aides
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We are able to discuss and recommend training options appropriate to your need. For further information, please contact us using the Contact Us page.
LD Assessors
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From time to time LDANZ offers a limited number of training places for suitably qualified applicants wishing to become registered learning disability assessors. For further details of our entry requirements and training programme, click here. To discuss a possible application, please contact us using the Contact Us page.
Assessor Training
with Woodcock-Johnson IV (Australasian Adaptation)
Required Credentials
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An academic background containing relevant tertiary qualifications in psychometric assessment and personality theory at an advanced level.
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A fully trained New Zealand teacher qualification with classroom teaching experience or, as a minimum, has a tertiary qualification in education/teaching with practical knowledge of classroom teaching and practice.
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Some theoretical and practical knowledge of students with a specific learning disability is highly desirable.