DDAI Course and Workshop Information
Fundamentals of Dyslexia Correction (4-Day Workshop):
This four-day workshop is a professional level
introduction to the Davis methods and theories described
in The Gift of Dyslexia. Demonstrations, some
hands-on practice, group exercises, lectures, question and answer
sessions, and guidance on basic implementation of Davis Dyslexia
Correction are offered.
This course is the first requirement for certification as a
Davis Facilitator. In the US and Canada, academic units are available
through California State University East Bay (additional fee and
practicum required). Attendance is limited to 30 persons.
Includes course manual, 15-minute post-workshop consultation,
Symbol Mastery Kit (US workshops only), and Verification of
Attendance letter.
Advanced Workshop:
Davis Methods for Math, Handwriting, Attention
Difficulties,
and Auditory Orientation:
(4 Day Workshop):
This four-day workshop is open to persons who have successfully
completed the Basic Supervised Practice Meeting. It provides specialized training
in advanced Davis procedures for addressing the symptoms of Attention
Deficit Disorder, dyscalculia and dysgraphia. Includes course manual and Verification
of Attendance letter. Auditory Orientation & Fine-Tuning CD sold
separately.
Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Davis Dyslexia
Correction Workshop; Basic Davis Field Assignments; Basic
Supervised Practice Meeting.
Academic Credit (US & Canada Only): 3 quarter units undergraduate/graduate or CEU available.
Mastery of Motivation and Responsibility Workshop
(2 Day Workshop):
This experiential two-day course covers the basic principles
and concepts which underlie the two most vital concepts for
success as a Davis Facilitator. Attendance at this workshop is optional prior to initial licensing as a Davis Facilitator. Attendance is required prior to first year license renewal.
Includes manual and Verification of Attendance letter.
Prerequisites: Advanced Davis Methods Workshop;
Advanced Field Assignments; Advanced Supervised Practice
Meeting.
Basic
Supervised Practice Meeting on Orientation Counseling &
Symbol Mastery:
This four-day training is open to students who have completed
the Basic Davis Field Assignments. Its purpose is to refine
counselor skills, and develop increased experiential
understanding of dyslexic perception, thinking, learning style
and process. It may be repeated to improve skills. It provides
intensive supervised practice in small groups of the basic Davis
Dyslexia Correction procedures.
Group size is limited to 6 persons. Includes Specialist
consultations and evaluations.
Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Davis Dyslexia
Correction Workshop; Basic Davis Field Assignments.
Academic Credit (US & Canada Only): 5.5 quarter units undergraduate, or 6 quarter units graduate or CEU available.
Advanced Supervised Practice Meeting:
This five-day course provides the opportunity to master the
core Davis procedures and foundation concepts in a collaborative
learning environment.
Prerequisite: Advanced Field Assignments.
Academic Credit (US & Canada Only): 6 quarter units undergraduate/graduate or CEU available.
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