Dyslexia Therapy Training
Superior Training in Academic Language Therapy
Janie Harvey provides superior quality training in dyslexia therapy. Her tenure as a therapist in the public school setting, combined with private practice therapy and dyslexia evaluations, has lent her a powerful perspective, and depth of knowledge that provides teachers with connections and understanding critical to step into true therapy work with students, beyond the delivery of a curriculum. She has trained teachers and parents across the state of Colorado, including 23 specialists to date, in a unique project in the
St. Vrain Valley School District.
Our training leads to two levels of ALTA Certification
Practitioner (CALP)​
This is a teaching level credential.
ALTA's requirements for this level of certification are:
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​​​Minimum of 45 classroom hours of instruction with a certified instructor of CALPs​
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Minimum of 60 hours of a supervised practicum with the method or curriculum used in your training, approved by ALTA​
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​​​Passing score on the ALTA CALP Exam​​​​​
Therapist (CALT)​​​
This is a therapy level credential.
ALTA's requirements for this level of certification are:
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Minimum 200 classroom hours with a certified instructor of CALTs ​
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Minimum of 700 of a supervised practicum with the method or curriculum used in your training program, approved by ALTA
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Passing score on the ALTA CALT Exam
Training FAQs
I’m already trained in Wilson, Barton, OG, or another multisensory method. Would I still find this training important and valuable?
Absolutely. This is a comprehensive therapy program that goes beyond Tier 1 or Tier 2 support and provides training in therapeutic, specialized instruction for students with written language disorders at the Tier 3 level. Take Flight saves teachers countless hours of plan time, as while teachers must learn how to deliver it therapeutically, this curriculum has been researched in both clinical setting as well as in schools for decades, reiterated over time, to best suit needs of groups, or individuals of many ages.
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Is Take Flight on the advisory list of programming with the Colorado Department of Education?
Yes.
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Do I need to be a licensed teacher to participate?
No. The program is designed for teachers, parents, and tutors who are interested in learning the most robust methods for teaching children with dyslexia.
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How long is the course?
This program is designed for teachers with busy school-year schedules. The courses take place over Saturdays through the school year, and a few consecutive days in summer. We generally meet for a total of 20 course days in year one, and 10 in year two.
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Do I need an advanced degree to become an ALTA certified therapist?
Yes, as of 2023, the Academic Language Therapy Association requires a master’s degree to sit for the therapy level exam. However, after the first year of coursework, trainees may sit to become a Certified Language Practitioner, and the advanced year training is available without a master’s degree.
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Can you explain the practicum?
The practicum is a piece that sets this level of training apart. It provides ongoing supervision from a highly qualified instructor with personalized instruction and feedback, as well as collaboration and interaction with classmates throughout the two years.