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:
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- Bachelor’s Degree (official transcript is required)
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Administrator Agreement Form
- Application with Essay
- Admission Interview
Completion Requirements for Introductory Course:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- Dyslexia Therapist Training is a two-year program.
- Introduction Course dates: June 1- June 18, 2020 Monday through Thursday from 8:00 to 4:00 and 6 seminar days throughout the school year
- Advanced Course dates: June 1-June 4, 2021 and June 7-June 10, 2021 from 8:00 to 4:00 and 5 seminar days throughout the school year
- Graduation will be held in May, 2022. 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 20, 2020
Fees:
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- First Year Introductory Course: $3,000 (includes all Texas Scottish Rite Take Flight curriculum materials for the first year)
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- Second Year Advanced Course: $2,000 (includes all Texas Scottish Rite Take Flight curriculum materials for the second year)
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- Sessions will be held in Lovejoy ISD at Puster Elementary, 856 Stoddard Road, Fairview, TX 75069.
Instructors:
Susie Powell, M.Ed, LDT, CALT-QIT
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). Currently, Susie will earn her Qualified Instructor (QI) credentials at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital 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 is a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), and a Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (LDT). Currently, Heather is earning her Qualified Instructor (QI) credentials at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, Texas. heather_fisher@lovejoyisd.net
