Deadline: November 20, 2026
Africa Dyslexia Organisation (ADO), in partnership with REED Charitable Foundation, invites passionate and committed teachers across Africa to apply for the Africa Dyslexia Teacher Fellowship Programme 2027. The fellowship is designed to equip teachers with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to improve literacy instruction and better support learners with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.
Through training in Structured Literacy, evidence-based reading instruction, early identification and inclusive teaching practices, participants will develop practical strategies to help children become confident and successful readers while becoming advocates for inclusive education in their schools and communities.
Fellowship Structure
The fellowship follows a 12-month professional development and implementation journey, divided into two six-month phases. All training, coaching and mentorship will be delivered virtually. There are no mandatory in-person training sessions or requirements to travel to a training centre. Fellows will apply their learning in their respective schools or teaching environments.
Phase 1: Virtual Training and Professional Development (6 Months)
During the first six months, fellows will participate in two forms of virtual learning:
- Self-Paced Structured Literacy Training: Fellows will complete Structured Literacy modules through an online Learning Management System (LMS). The modules will be self-paced, allowing participants to study at times that fit their teaching schedules. However, each learning unit will have a specified completion deadline, and fellows will be expected to meet these deadlines to remain on track.
- Live Virtual Training, Coaching and Mentorship: All other training sessions, including those covering dyslexia, early identification, inclusive teaching practices, advocacy and professional development, will be delivered live through Zoom or Google Meet. Fellows will also participate in scheduled virtual coaching, mentorship and peer-learning sessions to strengthen their understanding and practical application of the knowledge gained.
Participation in scheduled live sessions and timely completion of the self-paced modules are required components of the fellowship.
Phase 2: Classroom Implementation, Advocacy and Evaluation (6 Months)
Following the training phase, fellows will apply their knowledge and skills through a school-based literacy project with learners experiencing reading and writing difficulties.
During this phase, fellows will:
- Implement evidence-based Structured Literacy instruction and intervention strategies.
- Monitor and document learners’ progress.
- Apply inclusive teaching practices in their classrooms.
- Undertake dyslexia awareness and advocacy activities within their schools or communities.
- Participate in virtual mentorship, progress reviews and programme evaluation.
All follow-up coaching and mentorship will continue virtually. Fellows will undertake their practical activities within their existing schools or approved teaching environments.
Benefits
- Fellows who successfully complete the programme’s training, practical implementation and evaluation requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion jointly issued by Africa Dyslexia Organisation and REED Charitable Foundation.
- Participants may also pursue an additional professional certification pathway through the Knowledge and Practice Examination for Effective Reading Instruction (KPEERI), subject to the examination provider’s eligibility requirements.
Eligibility
- The fellowship welcomes applications from:
- In-service teachers: Currently teaching English Language or literacy at primary or junior secondary school level.
- Pre-service teachers: Final-year teacher trainees specialising in English Language or literacy instruction who have access to learners and can undertake practical classroom activities.
- Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to improving literacy outcomes, supporting learners with reading difficulties and applying evidence-based teaching practices.
Application
For more information, visit Africa Dyslexia Teacher Fellowship.
