IMSE_Sole_Source_Letter_2025.pdf

This document is a comprehensive training program brochure from the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) detailing various professional development courses for educators focused on reading instruction methodologies. The brochure describes multiple training options including the Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Plus Training (30 hours for Grades K-3), Morphology Plus Orton-Gillingham Training (30 hours for Grades 3-4 and adult remedial), Phonological Awareness Training (12.5 hours for Pre-K-Kindergarten), Educational Assistant Course (18 hours), and IMSE Coaching services. Courses are offered in both in-person and virtual formats, with participants receiving training materials, instructional resources, and the opportunity to earn graduate credits upon completion.

The training programs are research-based and centered on the science of reading, with a focus on helping educators integrate multi-sensory, explicit, and systematic instruction strategies. All IMSE instructors hold a minimum of a master's degree in an educational field and are certified by the International Dyslexia Association. The courses emphasize understanding reading disabilities, phonological awareness, word recognition, and comprehensive literacy strategies. Participants learn to assess students, implement specialized teaching techniques, and support learners with diverse reading challenges. The brochure also highlights that upon completing certain courses, educators can become certified to teach students with reading difficulties, including those with dyslexia, and gain access to comprehensive instructional resources and digital tools.