Practicum Applications Open May 1
Take the Next Step
You’ve completed your IMSE training. Now, deepen your impact. Whether you pursue the Interventionist Certification or the Specialist Certification, our supervised practicums provide the mentorship and advanced learning needed to deepen your mastery of Structured Literacy.
Course Pathway + Practicum = Certification
IMSE’s Interventionist and Specialist practicums support the high-fidelity implementation of IMSE’s Structured Literacy–aligned instruction. Participants enter each practicum with a strong instructional foundation from the corresponding pre-practicum coursework and work closely with a dedicated practicum supervisor who provides ongoing feedback, instructional resources, and individualized support to ensure effective and faithful implementation of IMSE’s intervention strategies.
OG+ Interventionist Certification
IMSE OG+ IDA-Accredited Pathway Certificate
- Orton-Gillingham Plus (30 hours)
- OG+ Asynchronous Fluency,
Vocabulary, Comprehension course (3.5 hours)
OG+ IDA-Accredited Pathway Key Assessments
Applications open May 1
Morphology+ Specialist Certification
IMSE Morphology+ IDA-Accredited Pathway Certificate
- Morphology Plus (30 hours)
- Writing and Grammar course (6 hours)
- Encoding and Decoding Plus course (6 hours)
- Student-Centered Teaching course (1 hour)
Morphology+ IDA-Accredited Pathway Key Assessments
Applications open May 1
Start with an IDA-Accredited Course Pathway
Begin with an IDA-Accredited course pathway to meet your state or district dyslexia requirements or to continue toward an IMSE Certification Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements for the IMSE Practicum?
All applicants must hold both of the following:
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A Bachelor's degree or higher in education or education-related field teaching, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social work or psychology
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A valid teaching certificate or educational licensure
Applicants without a valid teaching certificate or educational licensure must submit one of the following in its place:
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Documentation on school letterhead confirming current employment and verification of background check clearance
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Independently completed background check clearance document (FBI-level, including fingerprinting) for applicants not currently employed by a school
Applicants who hold a Bachelor's degree in a field other than education may contact certification@imse.com to request a waiver form.
Can I get CERI certified through IMSE?
Educators who complete one practicum may apply for CERI’s Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist certification. Educators who complete both IMSE practicums may apply for CERI’s Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist Certification.
Need more info?
2026 CERTIFICATION GUIDE
Discover which IMSE certification pathway fits your goals. Download our guide for full details on requirements, practicum steps, and how to apply.
