Dyslexia Therapy Training
If you'd like to learn more about Academic Language Therapy Certification, and an upcoming course beginning 2026, please contact us for more information.
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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.
Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP)
Introductory Year
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15 classroom instructional days in the science behind best practice, the brain processes utilized in reading, the structure of English, and the delivery of Take Flight, A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia
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Supervised practicum in Take Flight throughout an entire school year, with ongoing input and feedback from the instructor, five required lesson demonstration observations
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Five seminar dates throughout a school calendar year to provide continued instruction, practica, and collaboration with classmates
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Meets qualifications to sit for ALTA Certified Academic Language Practitioner exam
Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)
Advanced Year
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5 classroom instructional days designed to broaden expertise in response to the varied needs of dyslexic students
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Exposure to additional domains including writing, executive functioning, and assessment
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Continued supervised practicum in advanced Take Flight curriculum
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Five additional seminars to provide continued instruction, practica, and collaboration with classmates
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Meets qualifications to sit for CALT exam when teaching hour requirements are met
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 it provides evidence-based programming that has been researched in both clinical setting as well as in schools for decades, reiterated over time utilizing the research data, 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 typically 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.