DuBard School for Language Disorders
DuBard Association Method庐 Basic Course
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The DuBard Association Method庐 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鈥檚 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庐 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庐 to State Standards
Suggested Participants
- Kindergarten - second-grade general education teachers
- Special education teachers
- Speech-language pathologists
- Academic language therapists
- Dyslexia therapists
Summer Course 2026
June 8-12, 2026
This synchronous course will be offered both in-person at DuBard School for Language Disorders in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and virtually via Zoom.
Pricing and Continuing Education Information
$1350
$800 plus tuition // Academic Credit
4.5 Educator Credits (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 网曝吃瓜 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 continuing education or ASHA 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. Participants are required to complete course competencies with a minimum score of 80%.
Course Instructors
| Course Director | Alison Webster, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CALT-QI | Director |
| Anna Curtis, M.Ed., LDT, CALT-QI | Dyslexia Specialist and Psychometrist | |
| DuBard School Staff | Alex Day, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, CALT | Training and Accreditation Manager |
| Misha Lee, M.S., CCC-SLP, CALT-QI | Speech-Language Pathologist | |
| Missy Schraeder, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CALT-QI | Transition and Training Specialist |
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DuBard School Accreditation |
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The DuBard Association Method庐 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 link for more information. |
| For more information concerning the DuBard Association Method庐, email Alexandra.Day@usm.edu. | |
Disclosure Statements
This course will discuss the DuBard Association Method with limited to no information
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Dr. Alison Webster is a nationally certified speech-language pathologist and 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.
Financial - Dr. Webster is employed as Director of 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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Mrs. Anna Curtis is a licensed dyslexia therapist and Certified Academic Language
Therapist Qualified Instructor. She holds Mississippi licensure in the areas of speech-language
therapy, dyslexia therapy, and psychometry.
Financial - Mrs. Curtis is employed as a dyslexia specialist and psychometrist at 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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Dr. 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 to Moderate Disabilities in Special Education.
Financial - Dr. Day is employed as the Training and Accreditation Manager at 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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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.
Financial - Mrs. Lee is employed as a speech-language pathologist at 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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