The development of expertise through coursework and guided clinical practice
Therapy-level preparation in dyslexia intervention builds upon foundational practitioner-level knowledge of structured literacy, multisensory language education, and instructional best practices. The emphasis shifts from understanding what effective practice is to developing increasing skill in how to apply these principles responsively with students across varied and often significant learning needs through sustained guided practice, supervised clinical application, and ongoing instructional refinement over time. This depth of clinical application distinguishes therapy-level preparation from more introductory training, where opportunities for application are often more limited in scope and duration.
MLTI-NM offers a structured pathway in dyslexia intervention and academic language therapy grounded in reading research and the principles of structured literacy, multisensory language education, and Orton-Gillingham-based instruction. Designed for educators and related professionals seeking advanced preparation, the pathway supports the development of increasingly responsive instructional decision-making for students with varied and often significant learning needs.
As an IMSLEC-accredited training institute, with IMSLEC holding International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Accreditation PLUS at the Teacher and Therapy Levels, MLTI’s pathway is aligned with recognized standards for therapy-level preparation in dyslexia intervention and academic language therapy. This preparation supports progression toward professional credentialing and increasingly specialized roles within schools, intervention settings, private practice, and the broader literacy field.
Develop deep knowledge of dyslexia, academic language therapy, and structured literacy through a sequenced course of study.
Apply learning directly with students while receiving ongoing feedback and clinical support.
Strengthen instructional decision-makingthrough reflection, supervision, and guided professional growth.
Progress toward recognized professional credentials and increasingly specialized roles within the field.
Each MLTI cohort brings together educators and related professionals pursuing advanced preparation in dyslexia intervention, structured literacy, and academic language therapy. Admission is designed to support thoughtful cohort formation and alignment with the expectations of a pathway grounded in mentorship, guided clinical practice, and sustained professional growth.
The next training cohort will open for application on
February 1, 2027.
