MSL Training Courses

The Associate IMSLE course is designed for busy professionals who require up-skilling and would like a specialisation in a Structured Literacy approach + dyslexia. The Associate course offers training in all essential elements and principles of a structured literacy approach. MSL offers direct and explicit instruction with implicit learning in mind. MSL is a structured, systematic, diagnostic and cumulative approach with direct and explicit instruction. MSL is a emoitionally and cognitvely sound approach well suited to students with a dyslexia  propfile and/or similar, since it involves retrieval of practice (review) with intensive reinforcement.
Teachers will build and bridge knowledge to SLA practice via key components of research frameworks and models. Key research players include- Rosenshine, Sweller, Sherrington, Gough & Tunmer, Scarborough, Duke, Fisher & Fry, Archer & Hughes, Seidenberg & McClelland, Gibson & Levin, Castles, Colenbrander, Share, Chall, Ehri, Adams, Joshi, Stanovich, Perfetti, Catts, Moats & Tolman, Stollar, Wolf & Berninger, Graham & Harris to name a few.
     
IMSLE Training is suitable for all learners 
RTI (MTSS)- Targeted and Tailored for Tiers 2 & 3 and suitable for supplementing Tier 1
IMSLE Training is suitable for all settings 
Prevention, Intervention and Remediation- through to teens and adults
 
IMSLE Associate Course Structuring
The course is made up of 3 components, this meets International Standards for Structured Literacy Training. The 3 components are based on international standards of accredited training.
 Upon successful completion individuals can apply for recognition and be individually accreditated via the Australian Dyslexia Association- AMADA ADA recognition
 
This training is well suited to teachers in schools, educational professionals in/or interested in offering MSL in private practice, tutors who want to specialise and offer MSL, teacher aides and educational assistants, speech & language therapists, occupational therapists, and others with an interest in dyslexia, evidence based language & literacy teaching and assessment. Apply
 
1. 5 day training-Mode face to face or zoom- IMSLE offers an engaing and dynamic 5 days of core instruction. During this time attendees will be well equipped to take essential elements of instruction and principles to target and tailor the learning needs of their students. All resources are included.
Lead presenter is Jodi Clements 

Attendees leave after the 5 day training ready to confidently start

2. IMSLE Practicum: IMSLE offers a guided and supported practicum. Attendees will have access to the IMSLE dropbox platform (folders and files). Folders include supporting documentation, Step by Step guides to successful completion, IMSLE lesson templates, monitoring templates, diagnostic tools, data templates and more. IMSLE offers ongoing and continued support to ensure that IMSLE teaching models and principles of instruction are implemented effectively.

IMSLE offers mentoring and coaching guidance during the practicum and duration of the course.
IMSLE Advsiors on the IMSLE Training Team are highly experienced, Sarah Holmes, Jodi Clements, Jess McInerney and Heather Tebbett. 
In addition, IMSLE provides an exclusive private support FB group trainees and AMADA's                                                                                                                                              
3. Relevant readings: IMSLE offers an array of readings to further extend attendees knowledge on areas relevant to practice. Attendees will have access to these via the IMSLE dropbox platform (folders and files). 

Expected Associate IMSLE course completion: Minimum 12 months from last day of the 5 day intensive. Extensions may be granted beyond the 12 months, so long as communication with IMSLE has been frequent. It is expected that lessons are spread out over the 12 months period, covering a number of IMSLE Teaching models and skills.

Upon Completion of all course components: All work is marked by IMSLE and a transcript of results and a IMSLE certificate is issued for the 5 day intensive component. Successful candidates who have evidenced successfully completion of the IMSLE Associate course can apply to the ADA for individual accreditation by submitting the AMADA application forms.

IMSLE Associate Course: $2,500.00 AUD inclusive of GST
An indexed price increase will be applied for 2026
 
Links below-
 
 
Inclusions: IMSLE 5 day course materials and resources, access to the extensive IMSLE dropbox practicum, step by step guide, teaching models, student recording, lesson template, guidelines including all IMSLE diagnostic tools and required readings in the field. There is also an option to join the exclusive private IMSLE FB group for further support, research and related resources (files section)
 
Qualification: IMSLE Certficiate & Individual accreditation Australian Dyslexia Association (AMADA)
 
Check course dates
 

Apply/Enrol

Disclaimer: All IMSLE courses and components are offered. The information provided is the most current available, however may be subject to change. Entry is via an application process and enrolment is offered to successful applicants. IMSLE usually acceps 1-2 suitable parents per course, a phone interview may be required to check suitability. Where a course has filled a wait list may be offered. Thank you for your interest in a dynamic career as an MSL Educator.

IMSLE has been designing and delivering Specialist PLD courses for close to 20 years
IMSLE course content has been mapped to AITSL Standards, KPS (IDA), and is aligned with the Australian Curriculum:English and New Zealand ELA          

IMSLE Associate refresher course- Click here for information

 Accredited Courses offered by IMSLE
IMSLE Associate Course- Targated and Tailored Teaching and Learning

The IMSLE Associate course provides a solid foundation in understanding the Structure of the English language and how best to teach it. Areas covered for teaching and understanding include; phonology, orthography, etymology and morphologicial awareness. This course brings together education, linguistics, psychology and neuroscience. Suitable for all Tiers of teaching. Specialisation in dyslexia and Targeted Teaching for Tiers 2 & 3.

Delivery: Face to face and online via zoom (live)

Apply here
 
Morphology and Structured Writing including Vocabulary

The Associate IMSLE course is a pre requisite for entry into Morphology MSL. The morphology course will extend knowledge and application of the fascinating realm of morphology using MSL principles of instruction.

Delivery: On-line

Coming soon

Diagnostic Assessment, Profiling, Reporting for Targated Teaching 

Successful completion of the Associate MSL course is a pre requisite for entry into IMSLE Diagnostician course. This course is suitable to approved AMADA's who want to expand their knowledge and skills of diagnostic assessment,interpreting and collating formative data, profiling for identification, instruction and report writing. 

Delivery: On-line

Coming soon