Take Flight Retraining and Cross Training for a CALT

To meet the needs of students seven years and older who have been identified as at risk for dyslexia, the staff of the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders at Scottish Rite for Children has developed a comprehensive Tier 3 intervention called Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia. Take Flight is an intensive intervention that can be delivered one-to-one or in a small group, for 4 days a week for 60 minutes or 5 days a week for 45 minutes.

Take Flight addresses the five components of effective reading instruction. Each component is taught using Orton-Gillingham-based principles of instruction that are systematic, direct, explicit, and cumulative.

Learn more about a Take Flight Lesson

Take Flight Retraining and Cross Training-The Written Word

Who can take the training?

Take Flight Retraining is designed for individuals who have completed a 2-year dyslexia therapist training course and are trained to the therapy level.

5 Days of Virtual Training

This is a 5-day virtual training course.

- - Days 1 – 3 will cover Books 1 & 2 (Year 1 Kit)
  - Days 4 will cover Books 3 & 4 (Year 1 Kit)
  - Day 5 will cover Books 5 – 7 (Year 2 Kit)

Part I – 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

- - Day 1: May 14^th (Thursday)
  - Day 2: May 15th (Friday)
  - Day 3: May 16th (Saturday)
  - Day 4: June 13th (Saturday)

Part II – 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

- - Day 5: June 20th (Saturday)

Why train at The Written Word?

The Written Word (TWW) is an IMSLEC-accredited center. An experienced Qualified Instructor provides all training. Live interactive virtual training days feature supplemental training handouts and access to a shared drive with teaching resources designed to enhance instruction.

Experience the transformative benefits of LIVE Zoom training, where interactive instruction, real-time feedback, and expert guidance come together to enhance your literacy teaching skills. Take advantage of this opportunity to engage deeply and refine your teaching approach. Elevate and enhance your literacy instruction skills today!

IMSLEC Accredited Center & CALT-QI Instructor – TAKE FLIGHT recognized in ISBE’s dyslexia toolkit – Live Interactive Online Training

Presentation with Supplemental Handouts – Additional Teaching Resources – CEs can be earned through ALTA

Training Details & Cost

REGISTRATION & TRAINING FEE – $1,200

- The registration form at the bottom of the page needs to be completed and submitted to The Written Word.
- Training fees will be paid to The Written Word.
- Includes access to an extensive teacher resource drive, with handouts and instructional posters.

MATERIALS – $1,042.58

- All Training kits must be ordered and purchased through the Scottish Rite for Children Online Portal.
- All Take Flight Kits must be shipped to the registrant’s home mailing address.
  - Year 1 Kit: $802.23 (Required for Days 1, 2, 3, and 4)
  - Year 2 Kit: $240.35 (Required for Day 5)

TOTAL COST for Training Fee & Materials: $2,242.58

Check out Take Flight Research Summary

steps to register

Step 1 – The Written Word Center for Dyslexia and Learning*

- Fill out the Registration Form located at the bottom of this page.
  - Once registration is received, The Written Word will issue an invoice for the training fee.

Step 2 – Request an account from Scottish Rite for Children

- If you do not have an account with Scottish Rite for Children (SRC), you will need to request one. Click the button below to request an account.
  - After completing the request form, your account number will be sent to the email address you provided within three business days. A username and password will be sent to you from adminupress@qg.com. You can then log in and complete your order.
  - If you plan to purchase the curriculum with a school district purchase order, the account you request should be in the same name as the one listed on the purchase order. The same applies if using a school credit card. Attach a tax-exempt form with the purchase order.
  - If you plan to order the curriculum with your personal credit card, the new account should be in the same name as the credit card and have the same billing address.
  - If the correct information is not received, dyslexia.curriculumtsrh.org will email you to request the missing information. If you do not respond, your account may be denied.

Click to request an account

Step 3 – Order materials from Scottish Rite for Children

- Purchase the First Year Training Kit (Kit 1) through the SRC order portal at least two weeks before the start of Part I of the training.
- Purchase the Second Year Training Kit (Kit 2 ) through the SRC order portal at least two weeks before the start of Part II of the training.
- Single License Download – Optional – Interactive Files ($50)

*Training fees are nonrefundable, but you will receive credit for future training. Please note that costs may vary, and credit card payments will incur a 4% processing fee.