Upcoming Training & Workshops
Screener training begins with our asynchronous, self-paced course modules that you can complete on your own time schedule. The entire online course can be completed in less than one day, or you can choose to spread it out over a longer period time. You’ll complete your training with a 1-day live, hands-on, practicum conducted either virtually or in-person.
PART 1: Self-Paced Online (Join a Course Anytime)
Part 1 must be completed prior to participating in any virtual or in-person hands-on practicum. You will receive access to this online course after you are fully registered for both parts of your Irlen Screener Training. Find a trainer for Part 2 of your training below, and get registered.
PART 2: Hands-On Practicum (Required For Full Certification)
Below is a list of virtual and in-person hands-on practicum courses available. Find one that works for your schedule to complete your Screener training.
VIRTUAL
- United States, California: The Irlen Institute is hosting a hybrid Irlen Screener Training October 23, 2026. For more information, contact irleninstitute@irlen.com or call 562-496-2550.
- United States, California: Susan also hosts private trainings for groups of 6-10. For information, contact Susan Hughes at 530-891-4783; shughes5@earthlink.net
- United States, Michigan: Online Zoom Screener Training: Contact Maria Dobbertien at 269-832-8224
- United States, Redmond/Salem, Oregon:Â Contact Marcia Davis for more information at positivelearning1@gmail.com, (503) 339-5839.
- United States, Texas/Austin: Laura Ward Woelfel will be hosting the following Screener training class in 2026: November 20/21.  Both Online and In-Person Training are offered. For information contact: Laura Ward Woelfel, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, 512-426-6161, lauraward4irlen@gmail.com www.CentralTexasTherapyClinic.com
- United States, Pennsylvania: For more information contact Char Scheuermann at char8198@gmail.com or 412-417-6243
- Canada, Alberta: For information, contact Reading and Writing Consultants at reading@telus.net; 780-439-8120; www.irlenalberta.caÂ
- Canada, BC: For more information please contact Donna Bouvette, 250-713-2757, donna@irlenvanisle.com
- Channel Islands:Â For information, contact Jean Felton at 01534-864543; jean.felton@icloud.com
- France:Â For information, contact Jean Felton at 01534-864543; jean.felton@icloud.com
- Hong Kong: For more information, please visit www.crest.hk/irlen-screener/ or contact info@crest.hk / (+852) 3628 3353
- Malta:Â For information, contact Jean Felton at 01534-864543; jean.felton@icloud.com
- Switzerland/Yverdon les Bains:Â Irlen Screener Training, recognized by the Irlen Institute Long Beach USA in French language: For more information call Fritz Steiner at 0041 79 692 02 64. e-mail:Â fritz.steiner@irlen.ch
- Switzerland, Irlen Screener Training, recognized by the Irlen Institute Long Beach USA in German language: For more information call Fritz Steiner at 0041 79 692 02 64. Â e-mail:Â Â fritz.steiner@irlen.
ch, Language: German - Taiwan: For information contact Rei Kiyokawa, 886-968-588-348, irlentaiwan@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/IrlenTaiwan
- United Kingdom:Â For information, contact Jean Felton at 01534-864543; jean.felton@icloud.com
IN-PERSON
- Arizona: Tucson:Â Contact Jeannie Dunn at jeanniedunn01@gmail.com or 970-773-6530 for more information.
- California: Chico/Redding/Roseville/Sacramento:Â For information, contact Susan Hughes at 530-891-4783; shughes5@earthlink.net
- California/Long Beach: The Irlen Institute is hosting an hybrid Irlen Screener Training October 23, 2026. For information, contact the irleninstitute@irlen.com or call 562-496-2550
- California / San Francisco Peninsula:Â For information, contact Sheryl Pliskin at 408-821-6551; spliskinmft@yahoo.com
- Canada/AB/Edmonton: Irlen Centre Edmonton will be hosting an in-person Screener Training: October 23 – 25, 2026. For information, contact Judy Pool or Sandra Woodard at 780-439-8120; reading@telus.
net - Canada /ALB / Innisfail:Â For information, contact Nola Stigings at 403-896-0044; nola@irlenalberta.ca
- Canada, BC:Â For more information please contact Donna Bouvette, 250-713-2757, donna@irlenvanisle.com
- Canada/NS/Halifax:Â Â For information, contact Adel Francis at 613.291.1516; adelkfrancis@gmail.com
- Canada/ONT/Ottawa:Â For information, contact Adel Francis at 613.291.1516; adelkfrancis@gmail.com
- Canada/ONT/Toronto:Â Â For information, contact Adel Francis at 613.291.1516; adelkfrancis@gmail.com
- Channel Islands:Â For more information, contact Jean Felton at 01534-864543; jean.felton@icloud.com
- Colorado:Â For more information please contact Tara Mathes, MS, OT/LÂ at (307) 760-2806 or taramathes@gmail.com.
- Colorado/Loveland:Â Â For more information, contact Bonnie Bartels at 515-556-5969; bonniebartels@mac.com
- Colorado/Golden:Â Â Â For information, contact Bonnie Bartels at 515-556-5969; bonniebartels@mac.com
- Colorado/Greeley:Â Â For information, contact Jeannie Dunn, EdD, at 970-773-6530; jeanniedunn01@gmail.com
- Colorado/Grand Junction: Contact Dr. Jeannie Dunn for information, 970-773-6530, email: Â jeanniedunn01@gmail.com
- Dubai:Â For information contact +97 156778 3020 / +97 14388 1169
- England/Bolton: Irlen North West will be hosting the following in-person Screener Training Class: 17th & 18th November, 2026. For information, contact Kath Kay office@irlennorthwest.co.uk or 01204 318101
- England/Cheltenham:Â Â For information, contact Stephanie Jamison at 01242-539810; sjamison@irlen-sw.com
- England/Isle of Man:Â For information, contact Linda McCaig at 0779-5037643; linda@irlenscotland.co.uk
- England/Bury: Dave Barrett will be hosting an Irlen Screening Training Class: 5th & 6th November, 2026. For more information please contact Dave Barrett, dave@naoclarity.com or 07880280357, https://baxendentherapyhub.co.uk/irlen.html
- England/Leeds:Â For information, contact Debbie Marsh at 0113 2193653 Â p.marsh70@ntlworld.com
- England/Lincolnshire: For information, contact Linda McCaig at 0779-5037643; irlen-lincolnshire@hotmail.com
- England / London: For information, contact Alan Penn at www.alanpennirlenclinic.com
- Egypt:Â Â For information, contact Rasha Anwar at +201144447530; rwanwar57@gmail.com
- Europe: For information, contact Alan Penn at www.alanpennirlenclinic.com
- France: For information, contact Jean Felton at 01534-864543; jean.felton@icloud.com
- Georgia: For information, contact Jeri LaVigne at: 678-886-5996 or jeri.lavigne@comcast.net
- Greece: For information, contact Evaggelos Bochatziar at 2610-433852; info@mpoxatziar.gr
- Guernsey:Â For information, contact Jean Felton at 01534-864543; jean.felton@icloud.com
- Hong Kong: For information, contact CREST Child Rehabilitation and Education Service Team at info@crest.hk; (+852) 3628 3353 or visit www.crest.hk/irlen-
screener/ - Hong Kong & Macau:  For information, contact Tehnaz Ragi, MEd, at irlenhk@yahoo.com
- Idaho/Coeur d’ Alene: For information, contact Bonnie Bartels at 515-556-5969; bonniebartels@mac.com
- Illinois/Aurora:Â For more information, contact Pam Krasinski at 630-518-8250; pamelakrasinski@gmail.com
- India:Â For information, contact Tehnaz Ragi, MEd, at irlenindia@gmail.com
- Iowa/Des Moines:Â Â For information, contact Bonnie Bartels at 515-556-5969; bonniebartels@mac.com
- Israel/Jerusalem:Â Â For information, contact Shulamit Elad at 2-6792773; irlenisrael@gmail.com
- Israel/Beer-Sheva: For information, contact Neomi Lalazar at 972-52-2969142; info@flyfar.co.il
- Indonesia:Â For information. contact Nuraini Husni Putri at +62 8128192945; putriasilover@gmail.com
- Jordan:Â Please contact Saheer Shakshir at +962 6 5826270; saheersss@yahoo.com
- Jordan/Amman:Â Â Please contact Taline Najjar at +962795536220; talinenajjar@gmail.com
- Kansas/Wichita:  Call for training at your site in Kansas for 5 or more participants. For information, contact Cathryn Hay, PhD, at 316-689-4233; chayphd@gmail.com
- Kuwait:Â For more information please contact Dr. Sameera Abdulwahab at dr_sameerah@hotmail.com or 25353101
- Malta: 2021 – Online Screener Training – For information, contact Jean Felton at 01534-864543; jean.felton@icloud.com
- Massachusetts/Boston:  Irlen Screener Refresher Course – Please call Tracy Bowman at 781.396.3321. Training for new screeners or recertification – Earn 15 PDP for Two Day Intensive Irlen Course (through your State Dept of Education and/or other institutions). Dates could be changed or cancelled due to weather. Irlen Screener Recertification: Attend two day screener training OR take Irlen Online Recertification Program for Irlen Screeners.  For information, contact Julie Sacchetti or Sherri Schultz at 781-396-3321; irlenboston@aol.com
- Michigan: For information contact Maria Dobbertien at 269-832-8224
- Montana:Â For information, contact Theresa Carlson at 206.883.6169; tcarlson.irlen@gmail.com
- New Mexico/Albuquerque: Call for training at your site in New Mexico for 5 or more participants. Please sign up at least 30 days prior to a training date to allow time for training materials to be ordered/received.  For information, contact Rick and Cheryle Harbaugh at 505-268-4731;  scotopic@aol.com
- New York/Elma:Â Â For information, contact Melissa Sawulak at 716-796-4183; msawulak1@gmail.com
- New Zealand/Auckland:Â For information, contact Sarah Bycroft National Director at 021 386 903; sarah@irlen.nz
- North Carolina/Charlotte:Â For information, contact Susan Youngman at 336-766-1487; ncirlen@triad.rr.com or Lori Balbuena at 704-516-7807; lori@questacademicsnc.com
- North Carolina/New Bern:Â For information, contact Susan Youngman at 336-766-1487; ncirlen@triad.rr.com or Lori Balbuena at 704-516-7807; lori@questacademicsnc.com
- North Carolina/Winston-Salem: (Forsyth Technical Community College). For information, contact Susan Youngman at 336-766-1487; ncirlen@triad.rr.com
- Ohio/Toledo:Â Â Â Other dates available on request. For information, contact Elaine Gutowitz at 419-841-9566; irlenclinic@bex.net
- Oklahoma/Oklahoma City:Â For information, contact Catherine Barnes at 502-264-7886; silvercirclesinc@gmail.com
- Oman: For information, contact Aisha Babood: 968 994 94695; baaboodaisha@gmail.com
- Oregon–Redmond/Salem/Portland:Â Online Zoom training and in-person available. Contact Marcia Davis for more information at positivelearning1@gmail.com, (503) 339-5839.
- Pennsylvania: For more information contact Char Scheuermann at char8198@gmail.com or 412-417-6243
- Poland:Â For information, contact Alan Penn at 44-115-9733825; irlen@alanpenn.co.uk
- Scotland:Â For information, contact Linda McCaig at 0779-5037643; linda@irlenscotland.co.uk
- Slovenia:Â For information, contact Alan Penn at 44-115-9733825; irlen@alanpenn.co.uk
- Switzerland/Dornach near Basle: For more information call Fritz Steiner at 0041 79 692 02 64 or email:Â Â fritz.steiner@irlen.ch.
- Switzerland/Yverdon les Bains:Â Irlen Screener Training, recognized by the Irlen Institute Long Beach USA in French language: For more information call Fritz Steiner at 0041 79 692 02 64. e-mail:Â fritz.steiner@irlen.ch
- Switzerland, Irlen Screener Training, recognized by the Irlen Institute Long Beach USA in German language: For more information call Fritz Steiner at 0041 79 692 02 64. Â e-mail:Â fritz.steiner@irlen.
ch, Language: German - Taiwan: For information contact Rei Kiyokawa, 886-968-588-348, irlentaiwan@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/IrlenTaiwan
- Texas/Austin: Laura Ward Woelfel will be hosting the following Screener training class in 2026: November 20/21.Both Online and In-Person Training are offered. For information contact: Laura Ward Woelfel, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, 512-426-6161, lauraward4irlen@gmail.com www.CentralTexasTherapyClinic.com
- Texas/Mansfield:Â For information, contact The Jones Center at 817-453-2400;Â contactus@jonesccta.com
- Texas/Waco:Â Â For information, contact Donna Greene at pdgreene@swbell.net
- UAE/Dubai:Â For information, contact Mona Ahmed Kazim at 9714-507-8000; mona.kazim@gmail.com
- Utah:Â For more information, email jeanniedunn01@gmail.com or call 970-773-6530.
- Washington/Renton:Â Â For information, contact Theresa Carlson at 206-883-6169; terry@irlenservicesnorthwest.
com - Washington / Spokane:Â For information, contact Theresa Carlson at 206.883.6169; terry@irlenservicesnorthwest.
com - Wyoming, Laramie:Â Please contact Tara Mathes, MS, OT/L for more information at (307) 760-2806 or taramathes@gmail.com.
- Wyoming, Sheridan:Â Please contact Tara Mathes, MS, OT/L for more information at (307) 760-2806 or taramathes@gmail.com.

