3/19/2013. How to Become a Dyslexia Therapist in Mississippi. Disclaimers. What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia definition, continued

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1 How to Become a Dyslexia Therapist in Mississippi MISSISSIPPI SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE MARCH 26, 2013 MISSY SCHRAEDER, M.S., CCC-SLP, CALT, QI KAY PETERSON, M.S., LDT, CALT, QI TANIA HANNA, PH.D. Disclaimers Missy Schraeder, CALT, QI, is professional development coordinator at the Southern Miss DuBard School for Language Disorders. Presentations are part of job responsibilities. No other non-financial relationships exist. Kay Peterson, CALT, QI, is an adjunct instructor at Mississippi College: presentations are part of job responsibilities. Travel and accommodations have been paid by MSHA. No other nonfinancial relationships exist. Tania Hanna, Ph.D., is employed by the Southern Miss Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education. Presentations are part of job responsibilities. No other nonfinancial relationships exist. What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia definition, continued Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge. International Dyslexia Association, Individuals with dyslexia may also display some of the following characteristics Oral Language Learning to talk Pronouncing words Acquiring vocabulary Using age appropriate grammar Following directions Confusing before/after, right/left, etc. Learning the alphabet, nursery rhymes, or songs Understanding concepts and relationships Retrieving words or naming problems What is a Dyslexia Therapist? A dyslexia therapist is a professional who has been trained to provide phonetic, multisensory intervention for students with dyslexia and other disorders of written language. Individuals in Mississippi who complete an approved program for dyslexia therapy are eligible for educational licensure with endorsement #203. 1

2 Academic Pathways to Dyslexia Therapy Academic Pathways to Dyslexia Therapy Currently, Mississippi has two private universities with approved programs for dyslexia therapy s Dyslexia Therapy Program William Carey University s Dyslexia Therapy Training Program will be the first public university to offer a program in dyslexia therapy. Master of Education degree in Dyslexia Therapy This program has been approved by the State Institutions of Higher Learning and is pending approval from Mississippi Department of Education for educator licensure. DYSLEXIA THERAPY PROGRAM School of Education Clinton, Mississippi Kay Peterson, M.S., LDT, CALT, QI Director, Dyslexia Therapy Program Based on research in a multisensory structured presentation of the language Trains therapists to remediate students identified d with dyslexia and related disordersd Evolved from Alphabetic Phonics Supported by National and Mississippi Scottish Rite Masons Goals of the program to provide an educational experience which meets a community need and prepares participants to become Certified Academic Language Therapists to become a part of an important effort to assist students struggling with dyslexia and written-language disorders by working in a variety of settings and contexts private and clinical settings as well as private and public schools to provide participants with relevant theory and research, history, appropriate methodologies, curricular knowledge, and applied techniques Master of Education degree 30 Hour Master of Education in Dyslexia Therapy Qualified Instructor Training for Dyslexia Therapy Program may be completed following the 30 hour degree 2

3 Dyslexia Therapy Program 24 hours graduate credit in the Dyslexia Therapy curriculum 820 practicum teaching hours 10 demonstration lessons two additional electives in selected course topics EDU 6571 Introduction to Dyslexia Therapy and Multisensory Teaching EDU 6572 Theory and Practice EDU 6573 Planning and Applications EDU 6574 Assessment and Applications EDU 6575 Internship I EDU 6576 Internship II EDU 6577 Internship III Accreditation The Dyslexia Therapy Program at Mississippi College holds accreditation from the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council at the Therapy and Instructor of Therapy Levels. EDU 6578 Internship IV Completion of six semester hours of courses in reading, gifted, special education, etc. For more information Shirley Tipton School of Education P.O. Box 4009 Clinton, MS tipton@mc.edu fax Dyslexia Therapy degree will be offered in collaboration between College of Education and Psychology Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education College of Health DuBard School for Language Disorders in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences 3

4 Goals of the program To use appropriate multisensory structured language approaches to serve individuals with dyslexia and related disorders To implement scientifically-based multisensory reading strategies based on the five areas of reading instruction outlined by the National Reading Panel in one-on-one or group settings. To define and demonstrate understanding of dyslexia and reading disabilities and multiple appropriate multisensory structured language education approaches Goals of the program, continued To complete the therapy level requirement as defined by the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council, a national organization that accredits quality Multisensory Structured Language Education training courses for the professional preparation of multisensory structured language education specialists To meet state and federal guidelines for dyslexia therapy Master of Education degree 30 Hour Master of Education in Dyslexia Therapy including courses from Curriculum, Instruction and Special Education and courses from Speech and Hearing (DuBard School for Language Disorders) Minimum of 350 hours of practicum with 20 hours of direct supervision and evaluation reports Graduates will be eligible for AA MDE licensure #203 in dyslexia therapy Summer 1 SHS 692: Oral and Written Language Development, Dyslexia and Related Disorders SHS 532: Language Disorders II DuBard Association Method Basic Course CIR 706: Foundations of the Literacy Process Fall SHS 727: Seminar DuBard Association Method SHS 690: Clinical Experience in Speech and Hearing (Practicum: 3 hours) Spring CIR 705: Components of the Reading and Writing Process SHS 690: Clinical Experience in Speech and Hearing (Practicum: 3 hours) Summer 2 CIR 691: Research in Literacy CIR 713: Literacy Assessment, Diagnosis, and Evaluation CIR 737: Practicum in Remedial Reading Instruction 4

5 Accreditation The DuBard Association Method as used at holds accreditation from the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council at the Teaching, Instructor of Teaching, Therapy, and Instructor of Therapy Levels since For more information Missy Schraeder, CCC-SLP, CALT, QI Professional Development Coordinator Southern Miss DuBard School for Language Disorders 118 College Drive #5215 Hattiesburg, MS fax