Terminology in education can be confusing for parents and professionals. Multisensory Structured Language Education (MSLE) describes the highly effective instructional approach used by ALTA-certified members. MSLE is intensive, teaches all components of the Structure...
Did you know that dyslexia affects 1 in 5 Americans? The good news is that early identification and intervention can reduce the percentage of children reading below basic in 4th grade by 33%. The Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) is a source of help,...
Setting goals is an important part of the learning process for all students. Goals provide a focus to a child’s studies. Working toward achieving those goals builds essential skills, such as problem-solving and accountability. Achieving a goal can boost a child’s...
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many states ordered their schools to shut down for the remainder of the year. To continue to teach and treat students, many teachers and therapists took their classes to online platforms. This is brand new for many and there has been...
How One District Is Preparing Educators with an Accredited Dyslexia Training Course Yes, it is possible to provide in-district Multisensory Structured Language Education/Orton Gillingham-based training to educational professionals in a large, suburban school...
Before I became a Certified Academic Language Therapist, I worked in the public school system as a Speech-Language Therapist. I left my career after my first child was born and stayed home until my youngest son began first grade. At the moment I was ready to further...
