MSL Benefits

All students can benefit from MSL, particularly students with dyslexia, dysgraphia or similar profiles

Dyslexia is a difficulty in the use and processing of linguistic and symbolic codes, alphabetic letters representing speech sounds or numeric symbols representing numbers or quantities.

Such difficulty is reflected in the language continuum that includes spoken language, written language and language comprehension. Dyslexia is not the result of neurological damage; it is the product of neurological development. Dyslexia often runs in families and varies from mild to severe.

Most importantly, the use of an IMSLE approach by a knowledgeable and experienced teacher/educator can significantly moderate the language learning and processing problems that arise from dyslexia. Indeed, the approach, used early enough and by qualified instructors/therapists has every likelihood of eliminating the emergence of notable reading and writing problems. 

The IMSLE Structured Literacy Approach is language based. Features include- direct and explicit instruction, teaching is steeped in an understanding of what it means to teach and plan lessons that are- structured, sequential, cumulative, diagnostic, cognitively sound, and flexible. Its breadth, perspective, and flexibility prompt use of the term approach instead of method. This approach is also emotionally sound; in every session the student experiences a high degree of success and gains confidence as well as skill. Learning becomes a rewarding and happy experience.

Yes, students in all settings can benefit from an IMSLE Structured Literacy approach.

The IMSLE Structured Literacy approach is appropriate for teaching individuals, small groups and in general classrooms. Ideally schools would benefit by implementing a while school framwork (MTSS/RTI).

It is also appropriate for students in the primary, secondary, college and university levels as well as adults who may have 'gaps' in their knowledge and skills or have dyslexia or a related challenge.

The explicit focus of the approach has been and continues to be aimed at persons with the kinds of language processing challenges associated with dyslexia. Early prevention and intervention is highly desirable, but it is never too late to begin!

IMSLE has been successfully training educators, allied professionals and others since 2006. IMSLE courses are dynamic and evolve with best practice and aligned research. IMSLE offers an inclusive instructional approach suitable for teaching across all Tiers (1, 2 and 3). MSL instruction is suitable for all students and particularly those who struggle to master written print- regardless of the cause.

IMSLE is an approved Quality Assurance PLD provider for the Ministry of Education, NZ

IMSLE courses are aligned with current research and best practice. IMSLE content is aligned with the Knowledge & Practice Standards (IDA).

Successful completion of the IMSLE course offers individual recognition & accrediation in MSL with a dyslexia specialisation (Targeted & Tailored) by the Australian Dyslexia Association (ADA). ADA is a recognised Global Network Partner with the International Dyslexia Association (IDA).

IMSLE Fact Sheet: IMSLE A Structured Literacy Approach

Read IDA: Effective Reading Instruction

Read by Louise Spear-Swerling: Here's why Schools should use Structured Literacy

Jodi Clements B.Ed/Sp.Ed. UON, AUS., OG Assoc.Certified.,T/AOGPE, Kildonan TI, USA, MSL, AMADA Cert, ADA, AUS, PG Linguistic studies MQU, Ed.D Dyslexia Research approved candidate UTAS, AUS. Jodi was trained in the US at the Kildonan TI by dyslexia and experts Diana Hanbury King and Karen Leopold both past IDA Board Members and current AOGPE academy fellows and Board Members of AOGPE. Over years, Jodi lived with Diana and worked at her renowned Camp Dunnabeck, New York and the (Kildonan School, Amenia, New York) where the late and great William Van Cleave trained and worked. Diana Hanbury King was trained by Anna Gillingham herself and won the prestigious Orton Award for her long life devotion to teaching children with dyslexia. Diana was a founding member of the Orton Society now known as the International Dyslexia Association (USA). At the 2013 IDA conference in New Orleans, Diana Hanbury King received the Margaret Rawson Lifetime Achievement Award for her lifelong dedication to the field. Jodi was with Diana at her acceptance speech where she made mention of Jodi's dedication to bringing her training to Australia. Diana Hanbury King many years ago founded AOGPE (USA) and the Kildonan School (NY, USA). A film made about her life achievements called "One by One" by talented and dyslexic film maker, Harvey Hubbell. Diana is highly respected by all who train and work in this field, she is considered one of the best instructors in dyslexia,language and literacy in the world. Diana, Karen and William have since passed. The 'Trio' have left a legacy and will remain highly respected in the field of dyslexia.

Jodi is also the founding member of the Australian Dyslexia Association (ADA) and the Educational Director of Language Training at IMSLE. Jodi Clements has served on the International Dyslexia Association's Global Caucus Commitee and was involved in the draft International Dyslexia Association's Knowledge & Practice Standards for Reading (KPS). In April 2016, Jodi was invited by the United Nations (UNESCO) and the Mahatma Ghandi Foundation (India) to speak at a conference and share her expertise in the area of dyslexia and teacher training. Jodi was invited by UNESCO to join the committee for World Literacy Agenda 4. Jodi has extensive experience working with a range of children, teens and adults with dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia characteristics. She has trained educators and allied professionals in Australia since 2007 on how to identify and assist such learners. Jodi Clements has been interviewed for numerous radio and TV segments on the topic of dyslexia and education. Jodi has contributed towards many books on the topic of dyslexia and scientific reading instruction as well as edited the Australian Dyslexia Handbook (2014, 2015) with UK dyslexia expert, Bernadette Maclean. In April, 2017 Jodi Clements was invited by radio ABC Insights to speak on dyslexia and teacher training along with Professor Anne Castles of Macquarie Univerity, NSW (Department of Cognitive Science). This ABC program to date is the longest airtime known in Australia to be solely devoted to dyslexia and literacy (1 hour).
 
Jodi Clements has trained teachers and allied professionals all around the world. Many of the trainees she mentored have forged successful and rewarding careers helping to lift poor literacy achievements in their country of origin.