Become a Certified Member Only current certified members may use the credentials below. To stay current, renew your membership yearly. | ![]() |
ALTA certification is determined by successful completion of all requirements, including acceptable performance on a comprehensive national registration examination administered by ALTA. All minimum requirements must be met as stated in ALTA Bylaws.
The exam measures an individual's knowledge of and skills in Multisensory Structured Language Education (MSLE) and verifies that the individual has achieved the highest level of competency in the field of dyslexia education. Nine standards are evaluated on the exam:
The events calendar lists dates and locations for the administration of the exams.
Additional Membership Categories |
Membership Specifications |
There are seven (7) categories of membership: Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP)
(A Certified Academic Language Practitioner, CALP, is eligible to become a CALT upon fulfilling the requirements stated in Article III., Section 2., b.) |
Instructor of Certified Academic Language Practitioner (ICALP)Individuals who have met the minimum guidelines for Instructor of Certified Academic Language Practitioner, please LOGIN and start the application process by going to your profile page and changing your membership level to ICALP. You will be directed to the ICALP Application. Please note the following must be attached with your application:
Current ICALP dues are $100 annually. |
Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)
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Qualified Instructor of Certified Academic Language Therapists and Practitioners (QI)Individuals who have met the minimum guidelines for Qualified Instructor of Certified Academic Language Therapists and Practitioners, please LOGIN and start the application process by going to your profile page and changing your membership level to QI. You will be directed to the QI Application. Please note the following must be attached with your application:
If you are approved as an QI, these are the annual requirements for certification at this level: Completion of 10 CEUs (1 CEU = 1 hour at an approved ALTA event) per year and submission of supporting documentation. See CEU Policies & Procedures for detailed information. Current QI dues are $100 annually. |
Retiree Member
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Membership Renewal Policy |
Dues notices are mailed the first of March and are due March 31st of each year. Dues that are not received are subject to a 20% late fee. Lapse of one or two years — If membership has been allowed to lapse for one to two years, that membership may be reinstated by paying the lapsed dues plus the current dues. Lapse of three or more years — If membership has been allowed to lapse for three or more years, that membership may be reinstated through the following process: payment of Registration Examination fee, successful completion of the Registration Examination, and payment of current membership dues. Additional questions may be addressed to the ALTA National Office. |