Empowering Educators: Transforming Literacy Instruction for Every Student
Empower yourself to transform the lives of struggling readers through our specialized certification programs. Equip yourself with proven strategies to teach dyslexic students effectively, set your own consulting rates, and build a rewarding career. Contact us today to enroll!
Advanced Training in Orton-Gillingham Principles for Lasting Impact
Build Program for Early Learners (Kindergarten & 1st Grade)
Targeting kindergarten and first-grade students, the Build program directly addresses New Mexico’s screening mandates. This efficient, one-day training equips any certified teacher with fully downloadable, highly effective curriculum manuals. It is a cost-effective solution perfect for school-wide adoption, enabling educators to immediately bridge critical instructional gaps.
Take Flight Intensive Certification (End of 2nd Grade to High School)
Designed for second grade through high school, this intensive two-year program transforms you into a highly skilled professional. After the initial three-week summer training, you are completely ready to teach dyslexia students. Upon full completion, you become a certified therapist, empowered to teach independently and charge exactly what you decide.
Accelerated High School Program (9th to 12th Grade)
This specialized one-year program is meticulously tailored for educators working with students in ninth through twelfth grades. It utilizes the same proven therapeutic principles as Take Flight but moves at a faster pace. Successful graduates earn the prestigious Certified Academic Language Practitioner title, opening new doors for independent educational consulting.
Retraining Course (Orton-Gillingham Transition)
If you are already trained in another Orton-Gillingham-based curriculum, this streamlined one-week retraining course is exactly what you need. It seamlessly transitions your existing knowledge into the Dallas Scottish Rite Take Flight curriculum. You will gain a highly recognized instructional tool to better serve your diverse, specialized student base with confidence.
Computer-Aided Software Instruction
Designed for classroom and special education teachers facing state mandates, this one-week training leverages innovative computer-aided software. A digital avatar delivers direct therapy lessons while you guide group activities and provide targeted feedback. This format allows you to offer therapist-level instruction efficiently. Contact us today to explore this software option.
Interactive Simulation Presentations
Our hands-on dyslexia simulation presentations offer a uniquely immersive experience for teachers, school staff, and parents. By physically experiencing the profound challenges and daily frustrations of a dyslexic student, participants develop deep empathy and vital perspective. This understanding is an essential first step toward fostering a truly supportive learning environment.
Professional Development Workshops
We provide customized professional development workshops that introduce entire school staffs to the early warning signs of dyslexia. Ranging from one-hour overviews to comprehensive three-hour deep dives, these sessions break down critical instructional components. Empower your team with the knowledge required to identify and assist struggling learners quickly and effectively.
Ready to Begin Your Training?
Becoming a certified dyslexia specialist gives you the tools to change lives and the freedom to build your own consulting practice. Let Dyslexia Specialists of New Mexico help you achieve your professional goals in New Mexico. Contact us today to begin!