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CALTs and CALPs have received rigorous and specialized training and passed a national competency exam to ensure they are knowledgeable and equipped with the most effective methods for teaching students with dyslexia how to read.
CALTs and CALPs are trained to use a multi-faceted approach by providing reading intervention in an explicit and structured way that incorporates multi-sensory learning. This approach builds a high degree of accuracy, knowledge, and independence for students with dyslexia.
To break that down further, these methods are key to teaching dyslexic students:
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Explicit instruction directly teaches the rules of language and how reading works with step-by-step modeling, guided practice, repetition, and a lot of support. Repetition has been shown to create appropriate neural pathways in teaching students with dyslexia.
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Structured Literacy is sequential, systematic and cumulative. It breaks down reading and spelling into smaller skills, such as letters and sounds, and follows a planned sequence that builds from simple to complex skills.
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Multi-sensory instruction incorporates visual, auditory, and kinesthetic-tactile methods to enhance memory and learning. This is important for understanding, retention, and application in learning.
Dyslexia presents differently in every individual, meaning that reading and writing challenges can range from mild to severe, with each person showing a unique combination of strengths and weaknesses. CALTs and CALPs are trained to recognize these specific areas of difficulty and provide personalized, targeted reading instruction to meet each learner’s needs.
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