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On the ALTA Calendar you will find a selection of pre-approved opportunities to earn continuing education. 

Approved CE Providers:

Approved CE providers may not always have their events listed on the ALTA events calendar so be sure to visit their webpages for additional offerings. 

List of Approved CE Providers

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If you have an event that is not listed, you can request the CE Committee for approval towards CE. Complete one of the forms below a minimum of (3) weeks prior to the event date to request approval. 

2025 CE Approval Form

Calendar of Events:

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  • ALTA Executive Committee Meeting

    • 09/14/2025
    • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    ALTA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

    Topic: ALTA's Meeting Room

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    Meeting ID: 377 251 9816

    Passcode: 12345

    Meeting ID: 377 251 9816

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  • Impactful Writing Instruction: Supporting Students with Dyslexia and Related Challenges Through Assessment and Intervention

    • 09/25/2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Live Via Zoom
    • 9929
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    ALTA Illinois presents:

    Impactful Writing Instruction:
    Supporting Students with Dyslexia and Related Challenges Through Assessment and Intervention

    $30 Members | $45 Non-Members | 1.5 CEs

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    Children with cognitive or language-based learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, or traumatic brain injury, often struggle with written expression. Because writing is a complex process that relies on the coordination of multiple cognitive and linguistic systems, these challenges can significantly hinder academic success if not identified and addressed early.

    This presentation examines how the principles of structured reading instruction can inform effective writing instruction, emphasizing the reciprocal relationship between reading and writing. Participants will explore the developmental trajectory of writing, the cognitive-linguistic processes that support it, and the specific challenges faced by students with language-based learning difficulties.

    Through the use of case studies, the session will introduce evidence-based informal assessment strategies, including both qualitative and quantitative tools, that can be used to create holistic writing profiles. These profiles will help educators tailor writing instruction to meet each student’s unique needs.

    By the end of the session, participants will be equipped to:

    1. Identify early signs of writing difficulties in students with language-based learning challenges.
    2. Implement a range of informal assessments to evaluate students’ written expression.
    3. Use assessment data to design targeted, effective writing instruction and intervention strategies.

    Join us Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 6:30PM - 8:00PM CT or register to view the recording.

    ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
    Pamela Shanahan Bazis, Ph.D., CALT-QI

    Pamela Bazis, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Special Education and Co-director of the Schmoker Reading Center at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Dr. Bazis’ interests include the interdependent nature of reading and writing and the connection in efficient, effective instructional practices. Her research focuses on developing interventions and strategies that increase foundational literacy skills for elementary students and the teachers working with those students. Before moving into post-secondary education, she served in several instructional and supervisory roles at the K-12 level, including classroom teacher, dyslexia therapist, and district dyslexia coordinator. Dr. Bazis is an ALTA Certified Academic Language Therapist and Qualified Instructor, providing professional development to elementary teachers on evidence-based reading and writing practices.

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    Can't make the live event? A recording will be emailed to you 2 weeks post-event.

    • Event registration is non-refundable upon purchase.
    • Recordings will be made available on or around October 9, 2025
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  • How Grammar + Writing = Successful Instruction

    • 09/29/2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Live Via Zoom
    • 9992
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    ALTA ALABAMA & ALTA PENNSYLVANIA present:

    HOW GRAMMAR + WRITING = SUCCESSFUL INSTRUCTION
    Presented by: Andrea THOmAS, M.Ed., CALT-QI, C-SLDS

    $25 Members | $35 Non-Members | 1.5 CEs

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    Teaching grammar in isolation often leads to rote memorization with little transfer to actual writing. However, when grammar instruction is integrated with sentence writing, students develop a deeper understanding of syntax and learn to apply grammatical concepts in meaningful ways. This session explores how pairing grammar with writing instruction supports the construction and expansion of sentences, while also reinforcing reading fluency and comprehension through phrasing and structure, Attendees will discover explicit, multisensory strategies for teaching grammar and written expression at both the oral and written levels. Through practical modeling and research-based examples, this session provides immediately applicable tools that can be use in whole-group, small-group, or individualized instruction to support student growth in language and literacy.


    ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

    Andrea Thomas, M.Ed., CALT-QI, SLDS

    Andrea Thomas serves as the Director of Online Certification Programs at Neuhaus Education Center. She holds a Master of Education degree from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication from Texas A&M University.

    After completing SMU’s Learning Therapy Program, Andrea founded a private practice in Northwest Ohio, where she specialized in language therapy. She has extensive experience providing therapy in both public and private schools and has served as an adjunct professor at Lourdes University.

    In addition to her professional practice, Andrea has been an active leader in the field, serving on the Advisory Council of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) of Northern Ohio, where she is the immediate Past President of the board. She has been a dedicated member of the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) since 2006.

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    Can't make the live event? A recording will be emailed to you 2 weeks post-event.

    • Event registration is non-refundable upon purchase.
    • Recordings will be made available on or around October 13, 2025
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  • The Impact of Cognitive Load on Instructional Design

    • 09/30/2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Live Via Zoom
    • 9996
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    ALTA GREAT LAKES presents:

    The Impact of Cognitive Load on Instructional Design
    Presented by: Jamey Peavler, Ed.D., OGA-FIT, C-SLDS

    $40 Members | $50 Non-Members | 2.0 CEs

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    Working memory, the gatekeeper of learning, plays a crucial role in the learning process. Understanding its limitations can shed light on why learning can be more labor-intensive for some students than others. This understanding is key when students transition from acquisition to fluency, from fluency to generalization, and from generalization to adaptation. Educators and instructional designers who understand the importance of working memory can develop effective instructional strategies and materials that facilitate learning, thereby empowering their students.

    ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

    Jamey Peavler, Ed.D., OGA-FIT, C-SLDS

    Jamey Peavler is an Assistant Professor and Program Facilitator in the Mount St. Joseph University Reading Science Graduate Program. Before joining The Mount, Jamey served as the Director of Training for the M.A. Rooney Foundation. She has more than 20 years of teaching experience as an elementary and preschool teacher. Jamey reviews higher-education textbooks and teacher licensure exams for the National Council for Teacher Quality (NCTQ). Jamey is a Certified Fellow-in-Training with the Orton-Gillingham Academy and an International Dyslexia Association Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist. She currently serves on the board for The Reading League’s Indiana Chapter. Her research interests include instructional design, the impact of spaced practice and interleaving to support effortful retrieval and retention of information, the role of oral language and syntactic awareness on comprehension and written expression, and foundational skills for supporting literacy in the early childhood setting.

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    Can't make the live event? A recording will be emailed to you 2 weeks post-event.

    • Event registration is non-refundable upon purchase.
    • Recordings will be made available on or around October 14, 2025
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  • ALTA Board of Directors Meeting

    • 10/16/2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Zoom
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  • ALTA Executive Committee Meeting

    • 10/19/2025
    • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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  • ALTA Executive Committee Meeting

    • 11/16/2025
    • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    ALTA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

    Topic: ALTA's Meeting Room

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    Meeting ID: 377 251 9816

    Passcode: 12345

    Meeting ID: 377 251 9816

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  • ALTA Executive Committee Meeting

    • 12/14/2025
    • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    ALTA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

    Topic: ALTA's Meeting Room

    Join Zoom Meeting

    Meeting ID: 377 251 9816

    Passcode: 12345

    Meeting ID: 377 251 9816

    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kg6U8EWKV

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