Dyslexia Therapist Training Center
Interested in being a Certified Academic Language Therapist?
Lovejoy ISD is pleased to offer a dyslexia therapist training program using Take Flight. Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia is a two-year curriculum written by the staff of the Center for Dyslexia at Scottish Rite Hospital intended for individuals who have already completed a 4-year degree and are interested in being a Certified Academic Language Therapist.
Qualifications for Acceptance:
- Bachelor’s Degree (official transcript is required)
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Administrator Agreement Form
- Application with Essay
- Admission Interview
Completion Requirements for Introductory Course:
- 12 days of training in June
- 6 seminar days throughout the school year
- 5 demonstration videos
- Additional assignments, book reports, and article summaries
- At least 350 contact practicum hours with students
Completion Requirements for Advanced Course:
- 8 days training in June
- 5 seminar days throughout the school year
- 5 demonstration videos
- Additional assignments, book reports, and article summaries
- Continuation of contact practicum hours with students ( 700 required total)
Program Overview:
- Dyslexia Therapist Training is a two-year program.
- Successful completion of the program qualifies trainees to take the ALTA Exam to become a CALT ( Certified Academic Language Therapist)
- Class size will be limited to 15 trainees
- Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2021
Intro. Course Summer 2021:
- Introduction Course Dates: June 14- 17, July 6-9, & July 12-15
- From 8:00 to 4:00 and 6 seminar days throughout the school year
Advanced Course Summer 2021: ( Completion of Intro. Course required)
- Advanced Course Dates: June 1-4 & June 7-10 from 8:00 to 4:00 and 6 seminar days throughout the school year
- Graduation will be held in May 2022
Fees:
- First Year Introductory Course: $3,000 (includes all Texas Scottish Rite Take Flight curriculum materials for the first year)
- Second Year Advanced Course: $2,000 (includes all Texas Scottish Rite Take Flight curriculum materials for the second year)
***Additional materials and resources will be required.
Individuals can pay via check made payable to Lovejoy ISD and send to Lovejoy ISD, Attn: Sancy Fuller, 259 Country Club Rd., Allen, TX 75002 or using a credit card via RevTrak by clicking here. Please note there is a 4.16% fee for the use of the RevTrak service.
Location
- Sessions will be held in Lovejoy ISD at Puster Elementary, 856 Stoddard Road, Fairview, TX 75069.
Instructors:
Susie Powell, M.Ed, LDT, CALT-QI
Susie holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and History from Texas A & M University and a Masters of Education with an emphasis on dyslexia therapy from Southern Methodist University. She is a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), and a Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (LDT). Susie earned her Qualified Instructor (QI) credentials at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas, Texas in May, 2020. susan_powell@lovejoyisd.net
Heather Fisher, M.Ed, LDT, CALT-QIT
Heather holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Dallas Baptist University and a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington. She holds teaching certifications in the areas of General Education (EC- 6), Special Education (EC-12), and English as a Second Language (EC- 12), as well as Principal Certification (EC - 12). Heather is a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), and a Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (LDT). Currently, Heather is earning her Qualified Instructor (QI) credentials at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas, Texas. heather_fisher@lovejoyisd.net
