Introduction to Structured Multi sensory Language Foundations Year 1

Course Description:  Structured Multisensory Language Foundations (SMLF) is a two-year program designed for persons who aspire to become Certified Academic Language Therapists. Through this intensive Structured Literacy program, participants gain the knowledge, resources and experience necessary to teach students with dyslexia how to read, write and spell. Participants begin their Introductory year by attending 10 lecture/written assignment/practicum sessions meeting 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily. During the school year, participants complete 350 self-arranged practicum hours , attend four lecture/written assignment/practicum sessions on Saturdays, and present five demonstration lessons. The 350 practicum hours are to involve three individuals or groups with reading challenges who will receive intensive reading therapy. Work with the first individual or group should begin no later than the first of the school year and work with the second individual or group should begin after the first of the school year but no later than the second nine weeks. Work with these students should continue through the end of your Advanced year.

Hours:  350 Practicum Hours. 10 Consecutive Lecture Sessions,  4 Lecture Sessions (Saturday)

Delivery:  Live