Africa Dyslexia Teacher Fellowship Programme 2027 for Teachers in Africa

Africa Dyslexia Teacher Fellowship

Africa Dyslexia Teacher Fellowship Programme 2027

Brief Description

The Africa Dyslexia Teacher Fellowship Programme 2027, organized by the Africa Dyslexia Organisation (ADO) in partnership with the REED Charitable Foundation, is a 12-month virtual professional development initiative designed for passionate and committed educators. If you are a teacher looking to transform your classroom, this opportunity equips you with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to improve literacy instruction. Through this Africa Dyslexia Teacher Fellowship, you will gain specialized expertise in Structured Literacy, early identification, and inclusive teaching practices. Whether you want to better support learners with dyslexia and other reading difficulties or become an advocate for inclusive education in your school, this dyslexia training teachers program offers a fully virtual pathway to elevate your professional practice across Africa.

Name of Host Institution

Africa Dyslexia Organisation (ADO) and REED Charitable Foundation

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

  • Passionate and committed teachers currently working in schools or approved teaching environments across Africa
  • Commitment to completing self-paced Structured Literacy modules through an online Learning Management System (LMS) by specified deadlines
  • Availability to participate in scheduled live virtual training, coaching, and mentorship sessions via Zoom or Google Meet
  • Readiness to implement a school-based literacy project and document learners’ progress during the second phase of the programme

Fellowship Structure

The programme follows a 12-month virtual journey divided into two distinct six-month phases with no mandatory travel required. During the first six months, you will balance self-paced online modules with live virtual sessions, coaching, and peer-learning. In the final six months, you will transition to classroom implementation, where you will apply evidence-based Structured Literacy strategies, monitor student progress, and undertake dyslexia advocacy within your community while receiving ongoing virtual mentorship.

Benefits

  • Receive a joint Certificate of Completion issued by the Africa Dyslexia Organisation and REED Charitable Foundation upon successfully meeting all training, implementation, and evaluation requirements
  • Gain an optional professional certification pathway through the Knowledge and Practice Examination for Effective Reading Instruction (KPEERI), subject to the examination provider

Deadline

November 20, 2026

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💡 Quick FAQ & IntelligenceTap to Expand

Q: Do I need to travel to attend the fellowship training sessions?

No, all training, coaching, and mentorship are delivered virtually via an online Learning Management System, Zoom, and Google Meet, with no mandatory in-person sessions or travel required.

Q: What activities are required during the second phase of the fellowship?

You will apply your knowledge through a school-based literacy project, implementing Structured Literacy instruction, monitoring learner progress, applying inclusive practices, and conducting dyslexia awareness activities in your school or community.

Q: Who are the organizations behind this fellowship opportunity?

The fellowship is organized by the Africa Dyslexia Organisation (ADO) in partnership with the REED Charitable Foundation.

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