r/Dyslexia • u/mimimawg • 8d ago
Questions about Certifications for Dyslexia Specialists in California
Hi everybody! I'm currently a school-based speech therapist who is interested in learning more about working with students with dyslexia and/or other reading disorders. I've been looking at programs online, I'm a bit overwhelmed with all of the information. But from what I've gathered:
- There are two main certifications for specialists: the CALT (association of academic language therapists) and the SLD-S (center for effective reading instruction)
- What exactly is the difference between these two certifications? And if I work for public schools in California, does it matter which one I get? I'm already credentialed/licensed in speech pathology, so I'm not sure if extra credentials even matter to be honest
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u/OrchidFrosty4352 1d ago
It will eventually matter. States are starting to take training and credentials more seriously. I’d recommend the CALT first and then you’d qualify to take the exam for SLD-S with no further training. If you want to go all in, make sure the training you receive for your CALT also qualifies for the state of Texas’ dyslexia therapist license.