The International Dyslexia Association’s Educator Training Initiatives (ETI) Committee has refined the Knowledge and Practice Standards (KPS) to bring greater specificity to how knowledge of the standards could be assessed in the context of coursework and how practice applications of Structured Literacy could be demonstrated in supervised practicum contexts.
Overview of the KPS
The KPS define the knowledge and skills that all teachers of reading should possess to teach all students to read proficiently. To view the Knowledge and Practice Standards, click here. (Also available in Spanish – new 2024 version: click here.)
In the summer of 2018, IDA will begin aligning educator preparation resources, including publications, webinars, and information briefs, with the KPS to support their use in pre-service and in-service educator preparation contexts.
KPS and Program Accreditation
IDA Accredits pre-service and in-service educator preparation programs on the basis of their ability to document alignment with the KPS, as articulated in the IDA Accreditation Handbook (under development). Programs interested in learning more about IDA Accreditation are encouraged to complete this inquiry form. A representative from the ETI Leadership Team will be in touch within one week of receipt. To reach a member of the ETI Leadership Team with specific questions related to the accreditation process, please click HERE.
For a list of Accredited Educator Preparation Programs: Higher Education, click HERE.
For a list of Accredited Educator Preparation Programs: Independent, click HERE.
KPS and Certification
Candidates demonstrate mastery of the IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards (KPS) by earning a passing score on the Knowledge and Practice Examination for Effective Reading Instruction (KPEERI), which supports the IDA Educator credential. For select certifications offered by other recognized certifying entities, candidates may also be required to complete supervised practicum components.