Our program provides comprehensive training in multisensory, structured language education for individuals aspiring to become Dyslexia Therapists.
The coursework encompasses thorough instruction utilizing "Take Flight": A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia, a two-year curriculum developed by the professionals at the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia & Learning Disorders at Scottish Rite for Children. Throughout this curriculum, we have integrated the five crucial components of effective reading instruction, as identified by research from the National Reading Panel. Students who successfully complete this research-based intervention program demonstrate significant advancements in all facets of reading.
"Take Flight" is specifically tailored for use by Certified Academic Language Therapists, focusing on children aged seven and older who have dyslexia. The program is designed for either a four-day schedule (60 minutes per day) or a five-day schedule (45 minutes per day). It is intended for personalized or small group instruction, with a maximum of six students per class.
After effectively finishing Therapy-Level Training and passing the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) Competency Exam, individuals with a Master's degree will be granted certification as a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) by ALTA.
For those who complete thorough therapy-level training and pass the ALTA CALT exam without holding a master's degree, they can become a CALT-Candidate (CALT-C) with ALTA. These candidates will have an additional five years to obtain a Master’s degree.
Are you interested in becoming a Certified Academic Language Therapist and a Licensed Dyslexia Therapist in Texas?
Program Offerings + Requirements
What is included in therapist training?
- Knowledge of dyslexia and related disorders
- Identification and Psychoeducational test interpretation of dyslexia and related disorders
- Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia, a multisensory, structured approach to teaching: Phonemic awareness, Phonic skills, Vocabulary, Fluency, Comprehension skills, Spelling, Handwriting
- Classroom strategies and techniques used for students with dyslexia
- Progress monitoring (rate and accuracy)
- Conducting parent and teacher information seminars
- Knowledge of laws related to dyslexia and dyslexia programming
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What are the approval requirements?
- Hold a 4 year Bachelor’s degree
- Submit a letter of intent
- Provide two letters of recommendation
- Attend an informational session prior to registration (date TBA)
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1 in 5 Americans is dyslexic
Dyslexia is the most common learning disability
Dyslexia occurs across all ethnicities, SES and IQ ranges
3 out of 5 prison inmates in the U.S. cannot read
85% of children in Special Education are estimated to be dyslexic
Early ID and intervention can reduce the percentage of children reading below basic in 4th grade by 33%
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Our program offers Dyslexia Therapist Course Instruction and Training in multisensory, structured language education.
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Getting a diagnosis can lead to early intervention so children do not fall behind. For older children preparing to attend college, an updated evaluation may be necessary to receive accommodations.
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Offering customized professional development services and reading curriculum program training for dyslexia staff, classroom teachers, special education teachers, reading specialists, and reading coaches.
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