# Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA)

> ALTA is the national certifying body for academic language therapists and practitioners who provide evidence-based dyslexia therapy and multisensory structured language instruction. We certify professionals (CALT, CALP, CALT-C, ICALP, QI), connect families with qualified therapists, and advocate for policies that improve outcomes for students with dyslexia.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Overview of ALTA, certification pathways, and how we help educators, therapists, parents, and schools.
- [About ALTA](/about): Who we are, what we do, and why our certifications matter.
- [Our Mission](/about/mission): ALTA's mission, vision, and the standards we uphold.
- [Leadership](/about/leadership): Board of directors, executive committee, and staff.
- [History](/about/history): How ALTA began and evolved into the national certifying body for academic language therapy.
- [Code of Ethics](/about/code-of-ethics): Professional and ethical standards for ALTA-certified members.
- [Chapters](/about/chapters): Regional ALTA chapters and the communities they serve.
- [ALTA Awards](/about/alta-awards): Annual awards recognizing exceptional contributions to dyslexia therapy.
- [Advocacy](/about/advocacy): How ALTA advances legislation and public policy supporting dyslexia therapy.
- [Legislative Tracker](/about/advocacy/legislative-tracker): Active state and federal bills related to dyslexia and literacy.
- [Advocacy Toolkit](/about/advocacy/toolkit): Tools to contact representatives and advocate for multisensory structured language.
- [Policy Wins](/about/advocacy/policy-wins): Recent legislative successes ALTA has helped achieve.

## Certification

- [Certification Pathways](/certification): Overview of every ALTA certification and how to choose the right one.
- [CALT](/certification/calt): Certified Academic Language Therapist, the gold-standard credential for one-on-one dyslexia therapy.
- [CALP](/certification/calp): Certified Academic Language Practitioner, for classroom-based multisensory structured language instruction.
- [CALT-C](/certification/calt-c): Certified Academic Language Therapist, Clinical pathway.
- [QI](/certification/qi): Qualified Instructor credential for those training future CALTs.
- [ICALP](/certification/icalp): International Certified Academic Language Practitioner credential.
- [Bilingual Endorsement](/certification/bilingual-endorsement): Spanish-English bilingual specialization for ALTA-certified members.
- [Training Programs](/certification/training-programs): IMSLEC-accredited training programs that prepare candidates for ALTA certification.
- [Higher Education Directory](/certification/higher-education): Master's-level programs aligned with ALTA standards.
- [Certification FAQ](/certification/faq): Common questions about eligibility, hours, exams, and renewal.
- [Join ALTA](/join-alta): Start the application process for membership and certification.

## For Audiences

- [Parents and Families](/parents): How to find a qualified therapist and support a child with dyslexia.
- [What Is Dyslexia](/parents/what-is-dyslexia): Plain-language explanation of dyslexia, signs, and intervention.
- [Educators and Schools](/educators): Multisensory structured language training and certification pathways for educators.
- [Why CALTs Matter](/educators/why-calts-matter): The evidence base for one-on-one academic language therapy.
- [Find a Therapist](/find-therapist): Searchable directory of ALTA-certified therapists and practitioners.
- [Membership Benefits](/membership): What ALTA membership includes for active professionals.

## Resources

- [News and Insights](/news): Articles, policy updates, and member stories.
- [Events](/events): Conferences, training sessions, and continuing education events.
- [Jobs](/jobs): Open positions in dyslexia therapy and multisensory structured language.
- [JALT Journal](/journal): The Journal of Academic Language Therapy.
- [CE Approved Books](/ce-approved-books): Approved reading list for continuing education credit.
- [CE Approved Providers](/ce-approved-providers): Directory of pre-approved continuing education providers.
- [FAQ](/faq): General questions about ALTA, certification, and membership.
- [Contact](/contact): Get in touch with the ALTA office.

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](/privacy): How ALTA handles personal data.
- [Cookie Policy](/cookie-policy): How the site uses cookies.
- [Roadmap](/roadmap): Public roadmap for new features and improvements.