NELMS DYSLEXIA CENTER

Building Bright Futures

February 2025

We hope your 2025 is off to a great start!

We have several professional development opportunities in February & March. Enrollment is now open for a new cohort of CALTs in training which will start this summer. Details below and at www.nelmsdc.org!

(Nelms Dyslexia Center & guests - Take Flight Recalibration Training - January 15, 2025)

Welcome to the team!

Jalynn Willcutt

Certified Academic Language Therapist

Jalynn is from Prairie Grove, AR. She is an instructional facilitator at Prairie Grove Elementary and provides private dyslexia therapy at Nelms Dyslexia Center after school. Jalynn graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a degree in computer science. She has a Master’s degree in Special Education with an emphasis in dyslexia therapy from Midwestern State University.

Outside of work, you can find her spending time with family or cheering on the Razorbacks. Go Hogs!

“Dyslexia therapy has been a game changer for many of my loved ones, which is why I have a passion to help others who struggle with reading. I believe with guidance and empowerment, dyslexic students can unlock their potential, overcome obstacles, and shine in ways the world has yet to imagine. I love watching their self-esteem and confidence improve as they realize their true capabilities.” - Jalynn

Upcoming Teacher Trainings!

Certified Academic Language Therapist Training (CALT)

Intro (Year 1) - Registration Open!

July 21st - July 25th

July 28th - August 1st

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day

Please call us at (479) 313-6007 or inquire online for more details: www.nelmsdc.org

Advanced (Year 2)

June 16th - June 20th

June 23rd - June 27th

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day

*Informational for those already enrolled in this cohort.

Certified Academic Language Practitioner Training (CALP)

Melissa is training a great group in the Brightwire reading and spelling program. Upon completing the training, participants will be eligible for the ALTA competency exam at the Practitioner level and can apply for CALP certification after passing the exam.

Remaining Training Dates

February 17th ~ March 5th ~ April 9th

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. each day

*Informational for those already enrolled in this cohort.

Please reach out to us at (479) 313-6007 or fill out our online inquiry form to learn more about our CALT & CALP Trainings.

ALTA Certified Academic Language Therapists (CALT) and Practitioners (CALP) provide explicit, systematic Multi-sensory Structured Language instruction which builds a high degree of accuracy, knowledge, and independence for students with written-language disorders, including dyslexia.

Visit ALTA at www.altaread.org to learn more about CALT & CALP Certifications.

Thank you!

A huge thanks to ALTA-AR and the Take Flight team at Scottish Rite Hospital for providing a state-wide Take Flight Recalibration training last month! There were over 380 participants, across 18 different locations, throughout the state.

It was inspiring to see such an amazing turnout of teachers dedicated to improving the lives of students with dyslexia. Thank you to ALTA-AR board members Holly Stokes and Brenda Nahlen for coordinating and letting the Nelms Dyslexia Center be a part of the fun! Special thanks to all of the co-op and location facilitators for all their work in making this a great training day for everyone!

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