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Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center

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​Empowering Dyslexic Learners for 25 Years
Join us to discover the joy of learning without limits.

At Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center, we are committed to providing specialized education for dyslexic students. Our experienced educators and tailored programs ensure a holistic approach to learning, focusing on individual strengths and building confidence.

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ASDEC FOR EDUCATORS

In ASDEC's 25 years of structured excellence, over 500 educators have completed our IMSLEC-accredited therapy and practitioner-level training.  They work with students in public, private and home-school environments.  

Educator Academy

ASDEC for Educators
  • ​Nationally Accredited​

  • Flexible Online and On-Demand Formats

  • ALTA Qualified Instructors (Literacy) and OGA Math Fellow

  • ALTA Certified Clinical Supervisors

  • Continuing Education Graduate Credits

Certification Pathways

ASDEC Certification
  • Dyslexia Therapist Program for Individuals and Schools

  • ASDEC Dyslexia Practitioner Program for Schools Only

  • Multisensory Math Certification

School & Districts

Schools & Districts
  • K-12 educators at Practitioner and Therapy Levels in Frederick County, MD

  • Elementary Educators at Therapy Level     in Washington, DC

  • Elementary Educators at Private Schools in New York

Educator Courses

Multisensory Math

 

Math 1 Online

 Next Course: Fall 2026  

September 28-January 4, 2027

​REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

 

Instructor:

Marilyn Zecher, M.A., CALT 

 

Math 2 Online

 Winter 2026/27 

December 12-April 4, 2027

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

 

Instructor:

Marilyn Zecher, M.A., CALT ​​

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Language Therapy

Language 1 Online

Next Course: Winter 2027

Check back here for winter dates

Instructor:

Jennifer Appleton, CALT-QI

 

Language 2 Online

Winter 2027

Check back here for winter dates

Instructor:

Barbara Marbury, CALT-QI​​

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Neuro-psychology

 

Next Course Fall: 2026

September 17-December 10, 2026

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

 

Instructor:

Jennifer Appleton, CALT-QI

Presentations from Dr. Rachna Varia, Co-Founder of Mindwell Associates; Dr. Karin Varblow,  Jennifer Appleton, CALT-QI.

Educator Open Registrations

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PROVEN RESULTS

In just over one year, Michael’s foundational reading scores in phonological awareness: elision, blending and phoneme isolation rose from below average to above average. He is on his way to becoming a successful reader thanks to the training and coaching we received from ASDEC. - Practitioner Level Teacher

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ASDEC FOR FAMILIES

ASDEC speaks with parents every day to provide guidance on testing, intervention and advocacy. We connect parents to grassroots parent support groups and we provide referrals to ASDEC therapists. ASDEC also has over 20 years of experience serving children directly during our summer program which brings the best components of our research-based training into the classroom.

Parent Support

ASDEC for Parents

We provide referrals for

  • Diagnostic testing

  • Parent support groups

  • Educational Consultants

One-to-One Instruction

ASDEc One-to-one

Complete the intake form for

  • Academic Language Therapy

  • Specialized Math Support

Summer Program

ASDEC Summer Program

Our onsite and online programs

  • Reading and Math

  • Study Skills and Writing

  • Teaching Mastery to Automaticity one-to-one and in small groups

Summer Program

Elementary Reading Program Online

Summer Reading Program Online​

Elementary Program

Grades 4-5, 5-6, & 7-up

Summer Math Program

Summer Math Program

Grades 3-11

Middle-High School Study Skills and Writing

Summer Study Skills and Writing
Middle/High School Program

Grades 7-11

ASDEC News & Updates

Accreditation

 

ASDEC is accredited by the International Mulitsensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC), one of two organizations in the US to receive the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) endorsement for meeting teacher training standards in reading.
 

ALTA
IDA
IMSLEC

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Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center

3500 East-West Highway

Suite 1418-177

Hyattsville, MD 20872

questions@asdec.org

240-354-0311

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