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MSLE Terminology Defined
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...
NJCLD and Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
Founded in 1975, the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD) brings together 13 member organizations dedicated to the education and welfare of individuals with learning disabilities. ALTA is proud to be a member of the NJCLD which...
Dyslexia Awareness Every Day
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...
ALTA Weekly Alerts Updates
ALTA Weekly Alerts - Updates for Members The ALTA Alerts will be posted to ALTA Chapter Facebook pages as well as on the ALTA members-only website starting this week! The ALTA board is here to serve you and support your needs while helping ALTA...
Important Announcement for Exam Applicants
Academic Language Therapy Association Competency Exam of Multisensory Structured Language Education Due to the COVID waiver and licensing requirements, the ALTA Certifying and Registration committee is requesting proof of the following to be...
Changes to the Prometric Testing Centers Due to COVID-19
Just as with everything else, testing for our national registration exam has been affected by COVID-19. The good news is that things are looking up! Our national registration examination partner, Prometric, has resumed in-center testing, wherever...
Important COVID-19 Announcement
Dear ALTA Community, We hope that all of you are staying safe and doing your part as we work together to get through these difficult times. While the health crisis caused by COVID-19 has changed the way we live and work, we at the Academic Language...
Goal Setting for Children with Dyslexia
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...
Teaching in Zoom: A Crash Course
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...
Member Spotlight – Linda Gladden
Linda Gladden, CALT Jamie G. Williams ALTA Founders Award Winner The Jamie G. Williams ALTA Founders Award was established to honor an ALTA member in good standing who has made a significant contribution to the Organization. 2019’s...
2019 Luke Waites ALTA Award of Service Joyce Pickering
Joyce Pickering, CALT-QI 2019 Luke Waites ALTA Award of Service Winner The Luke Waites ALTA Award of Service was established to recognize an individual who has made a significant contribution to improve services received by individuals with...
ALTA President-Elect’s Award for Distinguished Service – Susan Louchen
Susan Louchen, CALT 2019 President Elect's Award for Distinguished Service ALTA is delighted to honor Susan Louchen as the recipient of the 2019 President Elect’s Award for Distinguished Service by a New Member. Susan earned a BS from Temple...