International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is pleased to release the Program Review and Accreditation Handbook and Application (2018) for reference by programs planning to engage the IDA Program Review and Accreditation process.
Programs that intend to apply for review are encouraged to contact ETICoordinator@dyslexiaida.org
IDA Accreditation Handbook
The International Dyslexia Association’s (IDA) Program Review and Accreditation initiative are unique to other accrediting models in that it promotes the systematic evaluation and refinement of educator preparation programs against IDA’s research-based Knowledge and Practice Standards (KPS) for Teachers of Reading. When an educator preparation program displays the IDA Accredited Program seal and advertises itself as an IDA Accredited Program, the public is assured that program completers have engaged a rigorous, standards-based preparation program designed to promote candidate mastery of the principles and practices of Structured Literacy.
A copy of the Accreditation Handbook and Application can be found here
Accreditation Calendar
The IDA Program Review and Accreditation initiative accept applications three times per year: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Successful applications are awarded IDA Program Accreditation for a period of five years from the date the decision letter is issued. This information can be found in the IDA Handbook.
Accreditation Fastrack Option
The Fast Track Option is recommended for experienced applicants with strong knowledge of the application process and comprehensive ready to submit content. The following calendar summarizes key submission and reporting deadlines for the Fastrack Option:
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FALL |
SPRING |
SUMMER |
APPLICATION OF INTEREST FORM LOI |
At least 30-60 days prior to Part I deadline. |
At least 30-60 days prior to Part I deadline. |
At least 30-60 days prior to Part I deadline. |
DUE: · APPLICATION PART I · FULL APPLICATION FEE |
3RD Friday: July |
2nd Friday: December |
1st Friday: April |
DUE: COMPLETE APPLICATION (WRITTEN) |
1st Friday: September |
1st Friday: February |
1st Friday: June |
APPLICATION RELEASED TO REVIEW TEAM |
2nd Friday: September |
2nd Friday: February |
2nd Friday: June |
REVIEW COMMENCES |
3rd Friday: September |
3rd Friday: February |
3rd Friday: June |
DUE: PRACTICUM FILM AND DOCUMENTATION1 |
3RD Friday: October |
3rd Friday: March |
3rd Friday: July |
INTERVIEWS COMMENCE |
1ST Monday, November |
1st Monday, April |
1st Monday, August |
REVIEW COMPLETE |
1st Friday: December |
1st Friday: May |
1st Friday: September |
DECISION LETTER ISSUED |
2nd Friday: January |
1st Friday: June |
1st Friday: October |
(OPTIONAL) CONFERENCE CALL WITH PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND REVIEW TEAM CHAIR |
3rd Friday: January |
2nd Friday: June |
2nd Friday: October |
Accreditation Pipeline Option
The Accreditation Pipeline option is a new option that allows an applicant up to 12 months to complete the accreditation application process. This option is self-paced and provides group facilitative coaching throughout the process.
During the pipeline process, applicant graduates must take the KPEERI. This allows both IDA and applicant to assess their programs for any gaps. Non-identifiable exam data will be provided to applicants upon request. Applicants will also be recognized as a pipeline program on the IDA website.
The Pipeline option is a comprehensive coaching program that offers applicants one year of facilitative assistance to include:
- Five (5) 1 ½ hour group coaching sessions. Each session is based on the five-part application and administered via live webinar presentations conducted by an experienced Facilitative Coach. All webinars are interactive and allow for dialogue and Q&A. The purpose of the sessions is to provide participants with more detailed information on what is expected within each part of the application. Samples and demonstrations will be provided during each presentation.
- Access to facilitator presentations and webinars. All webinar presentations will be made available for review throughout the pipeline process. Applicants will be provided links to evaluate via YouTube or some other video portal.
- Three (3) additional group discussion chats conducted by an experience three-member team that may include but not limited to: IDA Accreditation Chair, program facilitator, past successful applicant, and/or experienced reviewer. These chat sessions serve as another way to ask questions, seek assistance, or hear ideas that may assist in completing a successful application.
- Access to a newly developed private Facebook Group. The Accreditation FB Group is a way to communicate with both present and past applicants in order to stay up to date on accreditation best practices. Applicants will be able to view both FAQ’s and coaching advice by accreditation staff, successful applicants, and reviewers.
- Evaluation and feedback on uploaded material prior to full reviewer submission. During the pipeline process applicants are encouraged to upload application parts at least 4-6 weeks after each webinar. Upon upload completion, each section will be reviewed by the accreditation team for accuracy and completeness. Feedback may be provided to improve each section.
After completion and upload of all parts, the application will be assigned to a review team for evaluation. The following calendar summarizes key submission and reporting deadlines for the Pipeline Option:
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FALL |
SPRING |
SUMMER |
DUE: · APPLICATION OF INTEREST FORM · LOI · DOWN PAYMENT FEE |
At least 30-60 days prior to Part I deadline. |
At least 30-60 days prior to Part I deadline. |
At least 30-60 days prior to Part I deadline. |
Welcome webinar |
3RD Week July |
2nd Week December |
1st Week April |
PART I – FACILITATIVE SESSION |
August Part I: Upload within 4-6 weeks. |
January Part I: Upload within 4-6 weeks. |
May Part I: Upload within 4-6 weeks. |
PART II – FACILITATIVE SESSION |
September Part II: Uploaded within 4-6 weeks |
February Part II: Uploaded within 4-6 weeks |
June Part II: Uploaded within 4-6 weeks |
GROUP DISCUSSION |
September |
February |
June |
PART III – FACILITATIVE SESSION |
October Part III: Practicum Film & Documentation to be uploaded within 4-6 weeks. |
March Part III: Practicum Film & Documentation to be uploaded within 4-6 weeks. |
July Part III: Practicum Film & Documentation to be uploaded within 4-6 weeks. |
PART IV – FACILITATIVE SESSION |
November Part IV: Uploaded within 4-6 weeks |
April Part IV: Uploaded within 4-6 weeks |
August Part IV: Uploaded within 4-6 weeks |
GROUP DISCUSSION |
November |
April |
August |
PART V – FACILITATIVE SESSION |
December Part V: Uploaded within 4-6 weeks |
May Part V: Uploaded within 4-6 weeks |
September Part V: Uploaded within 4-6 weeks |
GROUP DISCUSSION |
December |
May |
September |
FULL SUBMISSION |
January or sooner |
June or sooner |
October or sooner |
APPLICATION RELEASED TO REVIEW TEAM |
15-30 days after submission |
15-30 days after submission |
15-30 days after submission |
REVIEW COMMENCES |
March |
August |
December |
INTERVIEWS COMMENCE |
April |
September |
January |
REVIEW COMPLETE |
May |
October |
February |
DECISION LETTER ISSUED |
June |
November |
March |
(OPTIONAL) CONFERENCE CALL WITH PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND REVIEW TEAM CHAIR |
June |
November |
March |
Accreditation
Accreditation Plus
Notice to educator preparation programs seeking IDA accredited program PLUS status
The IDA Accreditation Review Team will conduct an audit of programs’ practicum experiences in order to determine if they are of adequate duration and structure to meet stated CERI certification requirements for either Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Interventionist certification or Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Specialist certification. This audit will be forwarded to CERI for final review, approval, and release to applicants.
CERI will contact Program Directors in order to provide follow-up to the audit. Programs whose practicum experiences are not adequately aligned with CERI certification requirements will receive guidance on how to bring the experiences into alignment.
For questions regarding CERI certification, please contact Jessica Blum, Certification Administrator, at: info@effectivereading.org.
For questions regarding the accreditation process, please contact ETICoordinator@dyslexiaida.org
A copy of the Accreditation Handbook and Application can be found here
Orientation Video
IDA launched our first informational orientation on Thursday, March 12th, 2020.
The primary purpose of this orientation was to provide clarity on the IDA accreditation process, application procedures, and timeline requirements. In addition, we introduced our new application pathways: Fast Track and Pipeline. These pathways will help serve varying levels of program readiness for those seeking accreditation.
Please download the recorded copy of the ETI Orientation video. The Dropbox link is provided below: https://www.dropbox.com/s/yul8nwh7msgzr9v/zoom_2.mp4?dl=0
Become a Reviewer
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is seeking detail-oriented reading educator preparation professionals and program faculty members, with experience applying the principles and practices of Structured Literacy to prevent reading failure and/or to remediate off-track readers (including readers with disabilities) with profiles characteristic of dyslexia, to serve as peer reviewers with an IDA Program Review and Accreditation Team.
The Program Review and Accreditation Team are tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of programs’ curriculum, practicum, and faculty qualifications in order to determine programs’ readiness to prepare educators according to the Knowledge and Practice Standards (KPS) for Teachers of Reading, including the principles and practices of Structured Literacy.
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