This training includes 50 hours of instruction and coursework, 60 practicum hours, and 5 formal observations.  Upon successful completion of all course requirements, participants may be eligible to apply for the CALP National Certification Exam (ALTA).

Course participants are expected to...
•    actively participate in lectures, discussions, and hands-on lessons 
•    gain a deep understanding of the structure of the English language 
•    learn about the science of how the brain acquires language, and why students struggle with those tasks
•    be able to deliver multisensory, structured, explicit instruction for students who are struggling to read, spell, and write