Questions about degree completion
1) Do I have to have finished my master's degree?
Yes, for the THERAPIST CALT certification, UA CALT is only taking applicants from individuals with completed master's degrees.
No, for the PRACTITIONER level 1-year program you do not have to have completed a master's degree.
2) Does it matter which bachelor's and master's degree I hold?
No, UA CALT is accepting participants with a commitment to teaching reading intervention and holding a bachelor's and master's degree in any field from an accredited university. Please be sure to check about other credentials you might need in addition to CALT certification to be eligible for the jobs you want. For example, to work in a school, teacher certification may also be required.
Yes, for the THERAPIST CALT certification, UA CALT is only taking applicants from individuals with completed master's degrees.
No, for the PRACTITIONER level 1-year program you do not have to have completed a master's degree.
2) Does it matter which bachelor's and master's degree I hold?
No, UA CALT is accepting participants with a commitment to teaching reading intervention and holding a bachelor's and master's degree in any field from an accredited university. Please be sure to check about other credentials you might need in addition to CALT certification to be eligible for the jobs you want. For example, to work in a school, teacher certification may also be required.
Questions about attendance
1) Do I have to attend the class sessions in person even if I live far away?
Yes, we expect in person attendance for summer sessions. We have made some of the summer session days virtual.
2) What if I have to miss a scheduled class?
Attendance is expected, but if an emergency requires a missed class it can be made up with the next cohort. This may delay your ultimate completion and if you miss more than 2 in any semester you will be removed from the semester course. We will do our best to work with you, but learning the material requires attendance in the sessions.
Yes, we expect in person attendance for summer sessions. We have made some of the summer session days virtual.
2) What if I have to miss a scheduled class?
Attendance is expected, but if an emergency requires a missed class it can be made up with the next cohort. This may delay your ultimate completion and if you miss more than 2 in any semester you will be removed from the semester course. We will do our best to work with you, but learning the material requires attendance in the sessions.
Questions about scholarships and payment
1) What scholarships are available?
UA CALT is a professional development program, not a degree program, and UA financial aid and scholarships are not available to participants. However, we are working to find support for participants. The Scottish Rite Foundation of Alabama supported students in cohorts 1 and 2. You must be apply to the UACalt program (email [email protected]) and apply for the scholarship at the link below.
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY THE ALABAMA SCOTTISH RITE www.surveymonkey.com/r/CALTScholarship
for teachers committed to teaching in Alabama
In addition, some school districts may have funds available to support teachers who would like to earn CALP or CALT certification. We encourage you to talk with your administration.
2) How do we pay?
When participants are invited to join the cohort they will be provided with a link to the payment system and a due date for that payment in order for their place in the cohort to be held. If Alabama Scottish Rite chooses to support you they will be in contact with you. UA welcomes their support, but they operate the selection process independently.
UA CALT is a professional development program, not a degree program, and UA financial aid and scholarships are not available to participants. However, we are working to find support for participants. The Scottish Rite Foundation of Alabama supported students in cohorts 1 and 2. You must be apply to the UACalt program (email [email protected]) and apply for the scholarship at the link below.
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY THE ALABAMA SCOTTISH RITE www.surveymonkey.com/r/CALTScholarship
for teachers committed to teaching in Alabama
In addition, some school districts may have funds available to support teachers who would like to earn CALP or CALT certification. We encourage you to talk with your administration.
2) How do we pay?
When participants are invited to join the cohort they will be provided with a link to the payment system and a due date for that payment in order for their place in the cohort to be held. If Alabama Scottish Rite chooses to support you they will be in contact with you. UA welcomes their support, but they operate the selection process independently.
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