2026 FALL & SPRING
READING INTERVENTION

​INTENSIVE READING INSTRUCTION

The clinic provides reading intervention classes designed for elementary school children (entering grades K-6) who need intensive instruction in reading due to characteristics of dyslexia and dyslexia. Teachers will use a structured literacy approach with dyslexia-specific intervention methods and materials including SPIRE and Basic Language Skills.  If space allows, students who need additional support but not intensive intervention can be placed with undergraduate students.

THERAPISTS AND INSTRUCTORS

• Therapists – Faculty with PhDs in reading education and CALT certification (Certified Academic Language Therapists)
• Master Teachers – Faculty and Certified Teacher Dyslexia Therapists in training or CALP certification (Certified Academic Language Practitioners)
• Graduate Students – Certified teachers with reading intervention training 
• Undergraduate Students – Teacher education students with reading intervention methods coursework   

Email Dr. Diane Sekeres at dcsekere@ua.edu for information about availability and fit for your student.
If times are available that fit your student’s needs and the schedule, you will be provided a link to the registration site.