The ALTA Foundation is a philanthropic affiliate of the Academic Language Therapy Association. It is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization and operates as a separate charitable entity. Gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible and may be given to the general fund or designated for a special use. The Foundation is governed by its own board of directors. A contribution to the ALTA Foundation will provide the opportunity for a child with dyslexia and related written-language disorders to be successful or for teachers to learn highly specialized teaching techniques for working with this special population of learners. Please consider a gift to the general fund or designating a gift to one of the following:
Scholarships For Therapists In Training
Through the George and Aylett Royall Cox Scholarship Fund, the ALTA Foundation provides financial assistance to qualified candidates. Your contribution to this fund will help a dedicated teacher achieve certification as an academic language therapist. To apply for the Aylett Royall Cox Scholarship download the following forms for submission. Aylett Royall Cox Scholarship Application Aylett Royall Cox Verification Form
Scholarships For Students In Therapy
Private remedial academic language therapy is at times indicated for a student with severe written-language disabilities. Your contribution to this fund will provide financial assistance for academic language therapy to students whose families are financially unable to provide for their special needs.
Continuing Education
The ALTA Spring Conference, the Journal of Academic Language Therapy, and approved Continuing Education courses provide information on current research and practices as well as interaction with nationally recognized experts in the field.. Your gift to the ALTA Foundation will support continuing education for Certified Academic Language Therapists.
WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE
Your contribution to the ALTA Foundation may:
Honor A Teacher, Therapist, or Special Individual
Be Given In Memory Of A Loved One
Support Continuing Education
Need More information? A member of the ALTA Board of Directors will be happy to speak with you and assist you in planning your gift. Call the ALTA national office for more information (214) 233-9107 ext. 201.
Click here to make a donation using a secure online form.
Sample donation forms are available here on a Web Page.
"The ALTA Foundation is pleased to announce the winner of the second annual I Believe in Myself Award, a scholarship opportunity donated by one of our ALTAmembers. Recognized artist and Certified Academic Language Therapist Joan Hogge created this annual award for a student of an ALTA member..."
To read more about this exciting award and scholarship opportunity Click Here. To download the Application Form for the next I Believe In Myself Award Click Here. _____________________________________________
