Upcoming Trainings in BRIGHTWIRE

We offer both certification and non-certification courses in the Brightwire Reading and Spelling program.
We also offer a 1-day Brightwire training for those already certified as a CALT, CALT-QI, SLDI, or SLDS in another program. In-person and webinar sessions available.

Please visit Brightwire to learn more about the curriculum.

CERTIFIED ACADEMIC LANGUAGE PRACTITIONER

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CALP Preparation Course

Prepares educators to deliver structured literacy intervention consistent with standards of the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA). Graduates are eligible to sit for ALTA’s Certified Academic Language Practitioner exam.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 47 hours of coursework in structured literacy or dyslexia intervention as follows:
- Online learning - 15 hours
- Part 1 Workshop - 16 hours (in-person or online)
- Part 2 Workshop - 16 hours (in person or online)
60-hour supervised practicum with 5 demonstration lessons
Completion of Brightwire CALP training & ALTA CALP exam
Cost: $2450 - Includes all training & Brightwire materials. Textbook & video submission service must be purchased separately

2026 Training Dates

Online Modules open January 1, 2026

Part 1 Workshop:
March 9 - 10th (in-person)

Part 2 Workshop:
April 16-17th (in-person)
May 7th - 8th (webinar)

COMMUNITY TUTOR

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Community License

This training is designed for community tutors, parents, or paraprofessionals who wish to provide structured literacy intervention using the Brightwire program. Participants gain foundational knowledge in the science of reading and multi-sensory structured literacy techniques. Designed to teach up to 5 students at a time.