Organizations

The International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC)  is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt 501(C)(3) organization, incorporated in 1995, to accredit training programs for teachers and academic therapists in the field of dyslexia and related learning differences, and in this way, to provide quality assurance to families and individuals who need effective academic interventions.

Applicants are accredited through a peer review process involving a Self-Study, authenticated documentation, and on-site visitation by a team of qualified peers including specialists in the type of intervention used by the candidate organization. The standards which applicants must meet are set out in detail and include a common core curriculum, formal criteria for instruction of trainees, adequate resources, a stable financial base, and qualified professional staff. The applicant must subscribe to and comply with IMSLEC ideals, principles and standards as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws and the Code of Ethics.

The Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA) sets and maintains professional and ethical standards for the practice of the Orton-Gillingham Approach. It certifies individuals and accredits instructional and training programs that meet these standards. The mission of OGA is to sustain the foundation of the principles of Orton-Gillingham as set forth by Dr. Samuel Orton and Anna Gillingham.

Academy training relies on coursework and practicum delivered by an Academy Fellow. Fellows are certified by OGA as independent practitioners to deliver the Academy curriculum. Because the training is done by Fellows, the Academy does not train, it only certifies and accredits, eliminating the conflict of interest where training and certification is done by the same organization.

The Academy has deep roots. It was established by its Founding Fellows, who were either trained directly by Dr. Samuel Orton,  Anna Gillingham, Bessie Stillman, June Lyday Orton, Paula Rome or other individuals trained by the previously mentioned individuals. The Academy trains people to use the Orton-Gillingham Approach with students of any age—pre-k through adult. We do not follow a set scope and sequence. What is important is that the teacher/tutor understand how to use and implement the OG teaching techniques and procedures. It involves how to teach/remediate all areas of literacy, not just reading and spelling and to provide this instruction one-on-one, in a classroom, or with any size group. We provide not only the knowledge-base with our coursework but also the practical experience and support learning how to apply the knowledge-base.

The Academy is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

For over twenty-five years, Wilson Language Training (WLT) has been committed to providing quality professional learning and ongoing support so that educators have the skills and tools they need to help their students become fluent, independent readers. That work continues today as we help schools and districts develop their own capacity to successfully educate their students with dyslexia.

Extensive teacher training in the Wilson Reading System® (WRS) is offered through certification programs that include supervised practicum coursework. WRS is designed for students in grades 2-12 and adults who require more intensive instruction due to a language-based learning disability, such as dyslexia, as well as those who are not making sufficient progress in their intervention setting. WRS certification programs support an in-depth understanding of the structure of the English language, as well as mastery of multisensory and diagnostic instructional techniques. Those who achieve WRS Level I Certification are eligible for the Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P.) credential, and those who achieve WRS Level II Certification are eligible for the Wilson® Dyslexia Therapist (W.D.T.) credential. These recognize the importance of high standards of practice and ongoing development in the field of reading instruction.

WLT also authorizes Wilson® Accredited Partners who are able to offer professional learning for Wilson’s programs after a comprehensive review to ensure that standards of excellence are met.

Also offering training in:

• Brazil
• Australia
• England

Training/Certification:

• WILSON DYSLEXIA PRACTITIONER (W.D.P.)
• WILSON DYSLEXIA THERAPIST (W.D.T.)