Serving Oklahomans in preventing reading
difficulties and remediating dyslexia.

2023 Summer Training Catalog

We provide educators with the required tools to address reading difficulties. From professional development to certifications, we have the courses you need.

Parents

Supporting parents is a priority for Payne. We offer the information, resources, and training that will assist parents in improving their children’s learning outcomes.

Community

There are different ways for our community to raise awareness and support for children with dyslexia. Our events and activities are an excellent place to start.

Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a neurological language-based learning disability that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent reading and spelling. 1 in 5, or 20% of Oklahomans, including children, show signs of dyslexia.

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Impact

Payne Education Center, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, is a resource and referral center that trains teachers to teach reading in a way that works for ALL students, including those with dyslexia while providing professional resources to Oklahoma families.

Trainings

455 educators, professionals, parents, and advocates trained in 2020.

Certifications

52 trainees worked toward or gained national dyslexia certifications in 2020.

Referrals

Over 1,410 hours of referral services provided to parents and educators in 2020.

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News

NATIONAL DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH WITH 20TH ANNUAL PREMIER CARD FUNDRAISER

October is National Dyslexia Awareness month. Payne Education Center, with the help of supporting merchants around Oklahoma City, Edmond, and Norman, is raising funds to help bring awareness about dyslexia by selling the 2019 Premier Card. Premier Card gives shoppers...