Professional Development Events
DVFriends is committed to providing high-quality professional development programs for its faculty and staff as well as resources for parents and other professionals in our region and nationally.
2025-26 Speakers
Tim Odegard, Ph.D.Unpacking the New IDA Definition of Dyslexia: What It Means for Families & Educators
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 -- In-person at DVFriends in Paoli, PA
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Admission is free, registration required
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DVFriends Accredited Orton-Gillingham Summer Teacher Literacy Training
Stay tuned for dates and information about the 2026 Summer Teacher Training. Please complete this form for information about future teacher training opportunities.
ABOUT OUR IMSLEC ACCREDITED TEACHER TRAINING
8-day intensive training for teachers in how to teach reading and writing to students with language-based learning differences.
- Each session will consist of a daily quiz, lecture, demonstration lessons, and idea-sharing with an hour set aside for lunch
- Trainees can expect nightly homework assignments that consist of a reading from Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills and creating a lesson plan based on material covered during that day's lecture.
Paid Internship: Summer 2026
Dates and times will be posted in January 2026
For details and more information, contact Megan Fairchild, Director of Teaching and Learning.
DVFriends Resources/Professional Development for Educators
Check out the videos and resources from various experts in LD education who have worked with DVFriends faculty.