Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges in reading and writing? Join the ranks of skilled professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those with dyslexia and related disorders through our intensive Academic Language Therapy (ALT) Training program. Over the course of two years, you will immerse yourself in evidence-based strategies that empower struggling readers and writers.
Academic Language Therapy (ALT) training is an accredited program designed to prepare you with highly effective, research-based methods for supporting students—particularly those with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia—in developing strong reading and writing skills essential for academic success.
Through comprehensive coursework and supervised, practice-based learning grounded in current research, you will gain the knowledge and tools needed to guide learners on their path to academic success.
15 Days of Classroom Instruction: Explore the structure and history of written English, examine the science of literacy, and deepen your understanding of dyslexia. Participate in hands-on learning experiences that build essential skills in reading, spelling, handwriting, and comprehension instruction.
Five Saturday Seminars: Broaden your knowledge through advanced discussions focused on multisensory teaching strategies, differentiated lesson planning, and effective assessment techniques.
Supervised Practicum: Develop practical, real-world experience through a guided practicum that includes five observations, during which you will deliver direct instruction to students with dyslexia or related learning differences.
Certification Milestone: By the end of Year 1, you will be prepared to sit for the ALTA national exam and earn your certification as a Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP).
Upon completing Year 2 and the required practicum hours, you will be prepared to sit for the ALTA national exam to become a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT).
Comprehensive Coursework
Throughout the program, you will engage with the READ Act–approved curriculum, Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia, based on the Orton-Gillingham approach and developed at the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia at Scottish Rite for Children.
To apply for the ALT program, please prepare the following:
A college transcript (bachelor’s degree minimum; master’s degree required for CALT certification)
A letter of intent expressing your passion for literacy intervention
Two professional recommendations from employers or academic mentors
*Virtual attendance at an informational session required.
Our program is proudly recognized by the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) and accredited by the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC) and the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), ensuring that you receive top-tier training recognized nationally across the educational landscape. ALT is included in the Colorado Department of Education’s Approved READ Act Professional Development.
Throughout the program, you’ll navigate the READ Act approved curriculum Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia, based on the Orton-Gillingham approach from the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia at Scottish Rite for Children.
Please complete the following form to begin your enrollment.
Additional Courses Available
Most courses can be customized. Requirements include providing a location and audio/visual equipment. Six-person minimum per course. For more information please Contact Us.
