Dyslexia Course for Primary School Teachers: Level 1 (Jan 2026)

Level 1: Understanding Dyslexia and its Impact on Learning

Dyslexia Ireland is thrilled to offer our renowned Dyslexia Course for Primary School Teachers - Level 1. This event will be conducted online, via Zoom, in January 2026. Limited places are available, so we encourage early application to secure your spot.

Dates & Times: This course will run over three evenings as follows:

• Wednesday 14th January 2026 (6:00pm to 8:30pm)
• Wednesday 21st January 2026 (6:00pm to 8:30pm)
• Wednesday 28th January 2026 (6:00pm to 8:30pm)

Presenters: Maria Jones, Training & Development Coordinator, Dyslexia Ireland; Donald Ewing, Head of Education & Policy, Dyslexia Ireland

Course Fee: A special Early Bird rate of €200 is available for bookings completed by 12pm on Friday 19th December 2026. After that, the price reverts to the normal fee which is €250 per attendee.

Join us for an enriching professional development experience designed to empower primary school teachers to make a significant impact in the lives of children with dyslexia.

Who should attend this Level 1 course:

• Qualified primary teachers registered or eligible for registration with the Teaching Council.
• Primary teachers looking to transition into an SET role (or new to an SET role).
• Primary teachers looking to enhance their expertise.
• This course focuses on primary level literacy - second level teachers of literacy are welcome to attend if they wish, but please note that the course does not explicitly address second level.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of what dyslexia is and its impact on learning.
• Explore effective methods for identifying dyslexia in children and assessment strategies.
• Gain insights into best practices for fostering inclusion in the classroom.
• Discover evidence-based resources, systematic learning approaches, and assistive technology to support dyslexic children.
• Understand the crucial connection between dyslexia, self-esteem and mental health.

Why choose Dyslexia Ireland's Dyslexia Course for Primary Teachers:

• Build practical and applicable knowledge to improve your teaching skills.
• Gain access to valuable resources.
• Make a lasting impact on students with dyslexia.

Here’s what some of our previous online participants had to say:

• “Absolutely brilliant course. Very informative, practical and useful. I appreciated the information about the Science of Reading in particular. It has immediately affected my own teaching positively. I was able to share the important main points at a staff meeting in school. I believe it will positively impact the children I teach for years to come. I would definitely recommend it to all teachers.”
• “A brilliantly delivered course. Hugely interesting, very informative and helpful. Great use of humour during the delivery which is much appreciated!”
• “Just want to say a big thank you, the course was fantastic and I really enjoyed it. As a NQT, it has definitely made me feel more confident in supporting students with dyslexia.”
• “I have already recommended the course to two of my fellow teachers and they want to partake in the next online course. The online course suited me much more than face-to-face contact, less distractions etc. Thank you so much, I enjoyed every minute of the course.”

A course certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the course. Qualified teachers who have completed this course may apply for inclusion on the Dyslexia Ireland Tutor Lists which are available to our members.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT LEVEL 1 OF THIS COURSE IS COMPLETED PRIOR TO COMPLETING OUR NEW LEVEL 2 COURSE.