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Professional Development Opportunities

Regional Conferences

Two-day conferences are held around the country from November through March. These conferences are designed to provide on-going professional development for NILD educational therapists and to give all educators and parents a better understanding of learning disabilities and NILD Educational Therapy®.

On-Site Supervision

One or two-day on-site consultations are available to give educational therapists individualized help with their students and with other program issues. On-site supervisions include observation of educational therapy, consultation with administrators as well as faculty and/or parent in-service.

Consultant Services

NILD consultants are available for in-service meetings in order to introduce or to further general understanding of the NILD program or learning disabilities in general within a school community. In-services for board members are highly encouraged, especially for new programs.

Educational Therapist Certification

NILD educational therapist certification is offered to ensure adequate and active professional development for each educational therapist. NILD educational therapists are eligible for certification after successful completion of all three training courses. Educational therapist certification must be renewed every five years. Initial certification is for 5 years, followed by professional certification for 7 years.

Program Validation

NILD program validation is an important step toward developing and maintaining an effective NILD Educational Therapy® program within a school or community setting. NILD "Program of Excellence" may be pursued after a program has been in operation for five years.