Learn how to confidently support learners during examinations as a Reader, Scribe and as Assessment Accommodation Provider. 

Presented by the SAOU | Accredited by SACE

The SAOU is excited to invite teachers, and other interested individuals, to enrol in the self-directed Online Assessment Accommodation Course. 

This course is offered in English only, is accredited by SACE, and has been submitted to the provincial education departments for approval.

Who should enrol?

This course is ideal for teachers and education stakeholders who wish to support learners with assessment accommodations. Upon completion, participants will be qualified to act as a Reader, Scribe (Writer), and Assessment Accommodation (AA) Provider up to Grade 11.

In many provinces where official departmental training is infrequent or unavailable, this course is also accepted for those supporting learners in Grade 12. However, in provinces such as Gauteng and the Western Cape, where departmental training occurs regularly, teachers may be required to complete the official provincial course to provide AA support at Grade 12 level.

Course Content and Structure

This interactive, self-paced course includes engaging exercises, practical sessions, and short assessments. The following topics are covered:

• What are assessment accommodations?
• Legislation and policies
• Overview of the assessment accommodation process
• The role of the assessment accommodation provider
• Types of assessment accommodations
• Key terminology
• General examination rules
• What is a Reader?
• Reading examination rules
• Practice: Reading question papers
• Practical event and simulation
• What is a Scribe?
• Giving instructions to the candidate
• Scribing in specific circumstances
• Scribing in practice
• The role of a Prompter
• The role of a Personal Assistant
• Additional time as an accommodation
• Other recognised accommodations

Empower yourself to support inclusive education and fair assessment practices.

Complete the course at your own pace and help create accessible learning environments for all.

Gain the tools to uncover, understand, and address barriers to learning using an inclusive, differentiated approach to teaching and assessment—aligned with South African education policy.

Presented by the SAOU | Accredited by SACE

Course Overview:

This self-paced online training equips teachers with the knowledge and skills to identify, understand and address barriers that learners face when accessing the curriculum. The course introduces a differentiated instruction model aligned with South African national policies, focusing on multi-level teaching, learning and assessment to support diverse learner needs without compromising curriculum standards.

Why Enrol?

• Prepare for and implement effective differentiated instruction tailored to diverse classroom needs.
• Gain practical strategies to cluster learners by shared access barriers, ensuring emotional safety, and curriculum integrity.
• Embrace your vital role in supporting learners and driving educational reform, empowering you to act proactively rather than waiting for policy changes.
• Enhance classroom cohesion academically, emotionally, socially, physically and morally.

Key Outcomes:

• Understand inclusive education terminology and curriculum differentiation within your context.
• Adopt a mindful, efficient teaching approach that maximises impact with minimal effort.
• Use current legislation to uncover and address barriers directly in your classroom.
• Lay the foundation for comprehensive learner support, with minimal reliance on referrals.

Join educators across South Africa committed to transforming learning experiences and outcomes through innovative, multi-level teaching strategies.