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LEAD®
is recognized by the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) and
the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC)
at the Teaching, Instructor of Teaching, Therapy, and Instructor of
Therapy Levels. The recognition is bestowed on teacher training centers
that adhere to high standards. These centers are qualified to prepare
individuals to become Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)
through the Academic Language Therapy Association.
LEAD® offers two levels of research-based training that lead
to a certificate of completion at the teaching level and therapy level.
Teaching Level
Training
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45+ hours classroom instruction
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50 supervised lessons of at least 45 minutes each
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5 observations & conferences with written feedback
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9 month minimum completion
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auditory conceptual function and oral production of
sounds competency
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exit exam
Upon
successful completion of all requirements at the teaching
level, a Teaching Level Certificate will be issued.
Therapy Level
Training
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200+ hours classroom instruction (45 hrs. from
teaching level applicable)
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700 supervised clinical teaching hours (150 from
teaching level applicable)
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3 therapy situations including advanced levels of
instruction.
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5 observations & conferences with written feedback
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auditory conceptual function and oral production of
sounds competency
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exit exam
Upon successful completion of all requirements at the therapy level, a
Therapy Level Certificate will be issued. The candidate will be eligible
to make application for the Alliance National Registration Exam,
administered by the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) to
become a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT).
Admission to either training program requires a Bachelor’s degree in
Education or a related field.
CEU’s
are required for both levels of training.
PROFESSIONAL
SEMINARS
Available for Certified
Academic Language Therapists and Classroom Teachers upon request.
Please contact LEAD for additional information. We will be happy to
come to your school or district for in-service presentations.
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Using your Brain in the MSL Classroom
This seminar explores
the functions of the brain and how multisensory teaching techniques
compliment the various functions.
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Multisensory Spelling
Multisensory Spelling
is a multisensory spelling program designed for teachers who teach
spelling.
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Reading
Readiness
Reading Readiness
is a workshop designed to provide young children phonological awareness
skills to prepare them for reading. This workshop is appropriate for
therapists and classroom teachers.
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From Verbal to Written Expression
Grammar and written
expression skills are developed in this structured multisensory
curriculum.
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Reading Comprehension/Vocabulary Acquisition
Multisensory
application of comprehension skills and vocabulary acquisition is the
focus of this one-day workshop.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
LEAD®
participates in community forums designed for parents and educators
interested in learning more about dyslexia and the services available to
individuals identified with dyslexia..
Please contact LEAD® to request information about
setting up an inservice for your school or district. LEAD®
will come to your site and provide your teachers with quality accredited
training which supports the requirements of the Texas Education Agency
and the International Dyslexia Association for dyslexia remediation.
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