DuBard School for Language Disorders
DuBard Association Method® Basic Course
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The DuBard Association Method® is a structured, phonetic, scientifically based,multisensory teaching-learning strategy that is Orton-Gillingham based in content and principles of instruction. This structured literacy approach conforms to the International Dyslexia Association’s Knowledge and Practice Standards. By educating yourself in this unique method, you are equipping yourself with the tools needed to assist individuals with language disorders, including the written language disorder of dyslexia.
Topics Covered
- The principles of the DuBard Association Method® as appropriate for K-2 and individuals with communication disorders, dyslexia/learning disabilities
- The Northampton phonetic symbol system for teaching sound-symbol relationships, multiple spellings of sounds, long and short vowels
- Oral and written language skill development
- Alignment of the DuBard Association Method® to State Standards
Suggested Participants
- Kindergarten - second-grade general education teachers
- Education teachers
- Speech-language pathologists
- Academic language therapists
- Dyslexia therapists
Pricing and CEU Information
$1350// register by April 28, 2024
$800 plus tuition // Academic Credit
4.5 Educator CEUs (available through SRESA)
4.5 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area)
30 ALTA credits
Individuals who wish to enroll on an academic credit basis must be admitted/readmitted to The University of Southern Mississippi the semester before the course and before the registration process may be completed. Contact DuBard School to learn more.
Completion of this course may lead to national professional certification as a Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP) by the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA).
Program completion requirements: Participants are expected to complete the entire program. Individuals who do not complete the full program will not be recommended for CEUs. No partial credit will be provided. If attending the course virtually, participants will need access to a device with internet access to complete the course. See the registration page for details on CEU credits.
Spring Course (2025)
Register by Jan 1, 2025
Asynchronous sessions:
Online Module: January 8-28, 2025
Synchronous sessions:
January 29-31 and February 19-21, 2025
Summer Course (2025)
Register by April 16, 2025
Asynchronous sessions:
Online Module: May 26-June 13, 2025
Synchronous sessions:
June 16-20, 2025
Course Structure
This 45-hour course is comprised of two components. Participants access asynchronous online modules up to three weeks before the synchronous sessions. These modules include an overview of terminology, characteristics of different disorders, dyslexia, theories, and Northampton symbol production. Each module requires 80% accuracy on a brief quiz after the videos. These modules are completed prior to the beginning of the synchronous sessions. The second component of the course is live synchronous sessions which may be completed virtually or face-to-face.
Course Instructors
| Course Director | Alison Webster*, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CALT-QI | Interim Director, Speech-Language Pathologist |
| DuBard School Staff | Rachel Ryan*, M.C.D., CCC-SLP, CALT-ICALP | Assessment Coordinator, Speech-Language Pathologist |
| Misha Lee*, M.S., CCC-SLP, CALT-QI | Speech-Language Pathologist | |
| Patricia Martin*, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CALT-QI | Assistant Director, Speech-Language Pathologist | |
| Anna Curtis, M. Ed., LDT, CALT-ICALP | Dyslexia Specialist and Psychometrist | |
| Missy Schraeder*, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CALT-QI |
Training and Transition Specialist, Speech-Language Pathologist |
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| Alex Day, M.S., CCC-SLP, CALT | Training and Accreditation Manager |
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DuBard School Accreditation |
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The DuBard Association Method® training course of DuBard School for Language Disorders at The University of Southern Mississippi holds accredited status from the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC) for its instructional programs at the teaching, instructor of teaching, therapy, and instructor of therapy levels. IMSLEC is a nonprofit corporation formed in 1995 to accredit organizations that offer programs to prepare specialists in multisensory structured language programs. Click this IMSLEC link for more information. |
| For more information concerning the DuBard Association Method®, email alexandra.day@usm.edu | |
Disclosure Statements
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Dr. Alison Webster is a nationally certified speech-language pathologist, Certified Academic Language Therapist Qualified Instructor. She holds Mississippi licensure in Speech-Language Pathology and an endorsement in Mild to Moderate Disabilities in Special Education and Administration. Disclosure: Financial – Dr. Webster is employed by DuBard School for Language Disorders; course development and presentations are included in salaried duties. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists. ____________________________________________________________ Mrs. Rachel Ryan is a nationally certified speech-language pathologist and Certified Academic Language Therapist Instructor of Certified Academic Language Practitioner. She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and Academic Language Therapy Association. Disclosure: Financial - Mrs. Ryan is employed by DuBard School for Language Disorders; course development and presentations are included in salaried duties. Nonfinancial- no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists. ____________________________________________________________ Mrs. Misha Lee is a nationally certified speech-language pathologist and Certified Academic Language Therapist Qualified Instructor. She holds licensure from the Mississippi Department of Education in the areas of speech-language pathology, mild to moderate disabilities K-12, elementary education K-8, and hearing disability K-12. Disclosure: Financial - Mrs. Lee is employed as a speech-language pathologist, DuBard School for Language Disorders; course development and presentations are included in salaried duties. Nonfinancial - No other non-financial relationship exists. ____________________________________________________________ Dr. Patricia Martin is a nationally-certified speech-language pathologist and Certified Academic Language Therapist Qualified Instructor. She holds licensure from the Mississippi Department of Education in the areas of speech–language, mild to moderate disabilities K-12, elementary education K-8, hearing disability K-12, and administration. Disclosure: Financial – Dr. Martin is employed by DuBard School for Language Disorders; course development and presentations are included in salaried duties. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists. ___________________________________________________________________ Mrs. Anna Curtis is a licensed dyslexia therapist and Certified Academic Language Therapist Instructor of Certified Academic Language Practitioner. She holds licensure from Mississippi Department of Education in the areas of speech-language therapist, dyslexia therapy, and psychometry. Disclosure: Financial - Mrs. Curtis is employed as dyslexia specialist and psychometrist, DuBard School for Language Disorders; course development and presentations are included in salaried duties. Nonfinancial- no other non-financial relationship exists. ____________________________________________________________ Dr. Missy Schraeder is a nationally certified speech-language pathologist and a Certified Academic Language Therapist Qualified Instructor. She has presented at national conferences in the areas of oral and written language disorders/dyslexia, multisensory instruction, and apraxia of speech. Disclosure: Financial – Dr. Schraeder is employed by DuBard School for Language Disorders; course development and presentations are included in salaried duties. She is a co-author of DuBard Association Method® therapy materials and receives royalty payments. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists. ____________________________________________________________ Mrs. Alex Day is a nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Academic Language Therapist. She holds Mississippi licensure in Speech-Language Pathology with an endorsement in Mild Moderate Disabilities in Special Education. Disclosure: Financial - Mrs. Day is employed at the Training and Accreditation Manager at the DuBard School for Language Disorders; course development and presentations are included in salaried duties. Nonfinancial - No other non-financial relationship exists.
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