Training Courses
Introduction
Few colleges and universities provide instruction in the Orton-Gillingham Approach. Training is most readily found elsewhere. However, the quality and adequacy of training represented as "Orton-Gillingham" may vary significantly. Indeed, one of the reasons the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators came into being was to provide an objective, professional assessment, by an independent third party, of the quality and adequacy of programs that profess to provide Orton-Gillingham training. The Academy is not in a position to judge the qualifications of non-Academy members, but it can speak with authority regarding its membership.
Persons accepted into the Academy have met standards set by the Academy under the authority granted to it by action of the Board of Regents of The University of the State of New York, for and on behalf of the State Education Department. As there are different levels of membership, the requirements to be met differ. The Academy has set its highest standards for those who would train others to be Orton-Gillingham teachers.
Overview
Of its members, only Fellows of the Academy have achieved the levels of education, training, and experience deemed necessary to independently train others in the Orton-Gillingham Approach. Each program section presents current information provided the Academy by Fellows about Orton-Gillingham training opportunities in which they are involved.
Academy Fellows typically train in one of two areas: (1) some instruct in Academy Accredited Training Programs, and (2) others train as individuals or with organizations that are not so accredited. All Fellows who train are expected to provide instruction consistent with the high standards promulgated by the Academy. Orton-Gillingham instruction involving Academy Fellows may lead to complete fulfillment of the requirements for admission to Academy membership at the Subscriber, Associate, Certified, or Fellow levels. It may provide only partial fulfillment of Academy membership requirements.
If you are interested in Orton-Gillingham training, you should contact the designated Academy Fellow directly for details. If you think you may be interested in membership in the Academy, discuss this with the Fellow, and ask how the training will qualify you for Academy membership.
Suscriber, Associate, Certified and Fellow Level Training Courses are all taught by Fellows. Some of them are complete courses including the required practicum based on Academy standards. Others may not fulfill the Academy standards. If you are interested in Orton-Gillingham training listed in the following sections, you should contact the designated Academy Fellow directly for details. If you think you may be interested in membership in the Academy, discuss this with the Fellow, and ask how the training in question may meet or help meet Academy membership requirements.
Enter the name of a USA state or Canada in the search box to see training programs available therein. To scroll through all training programs, use the arrows in the lower left-hand of the page.
| State | Location | Course Description |
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California |
Norco |
Introduction to Multi-sensory, Synthetic Phonics Levels I, II, III. 3 semester graduate credits available through Baker University. All Course paper work will be done the first day of class. |
Colorado |
Boulder, CO Contact: Karen Leopold I: June 7-9, 2010 |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Associate Level 63-hours. Coursework introducing the Orton-Gillingham Approach following the curriculum and guidelines of the Academy is covered in three modules. Modules I and II must be taken in order. Practicum individually arranged after coursework completed. Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Connecticut |
Learning House Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training.An initial 30 hour course introducing the Orton-Gillingham Approach following the curriculum and guidelines of the Academy. The course will cover the rationale for using OG, principles of instruction, developing a lesson plan, and knowledge of the English language. Upon successful completion of this course, additional course work and a practicum are available to those who wish to continue their training to complete the Associate membership level in the Academy. |
Connecticut |
Dyslexia Center of Greenwich Ongoing |
Associate Class fulfills all requirements of Academy for certification at Associate Level. Coursework and Practicum occur simultaneously. Class is limited to 6 students to ensure personal atmosphere and attention. Classes available in Greenwich, CT and Manhattan, NYC. |
Connecticut |
Hosted by a public school site Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Approach. A model skeleton notebook is developed; plus 15 hour follow-up seminar series which builds on the 30 hour overview. Participants become more familiar with the Orton-Gillingham manual and begin to generate profiles and lesson plans. Practicum. |
Florida |
Contact: Michigan Dyslexia Institute June 13, 15-18, 21-25, 28-30, 2010 |
Basic Introduction to the Orton-Gillingham Approach - Course instruction including supervised practice teaching partially fulfills the Academy's standards for certification at the Associate level. This course is approved for 6 undergraduate or graduate credits by Central Michigan University. |
Georgia |
130 Bonnie Lane, N.W. Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Teacher Training Course presents curriculum for Associate level as set forth by the Orton Gillingham Academy. |
Georgia |
The Schenck School Ongoing |
Roadrunners I - Orton-Gillingham Training Class Comprehensive class covering the general history and structure of the English language along with phonological awareness, sound/symbol relationships for reading and spelling, syllable types and divisions, Anglo-Saxon, Latin and Greek prefixes, roots and suffixes, spelling rules and generalizations, plurals, possessives, accenting, preparation of lesson plans and practicum. |
Georgia |
Chrysalis Experimental Academy Ongoing Class size limited. |
Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Training Course. This course will provide an overview of: the development of written language, recent relevant research information, and techniques to incorporate knowledge of phonology, morphology, semantics, syllabication, and syntax into multi-sensory teaching of reading, writing, and spelling. The content of the course will follow the suggested curriculum outline recommended by the Orton-Gillingham Academy for certification at the Subscriber and Associate levels. An Associate Level practicum is offered to those completing the above stated course. The practicum is optional and is arranged on an individual basis. Both the course and the practicum are among the criteria required for those who intend to apply to the Academy of Orton-Gillingham for Associate Level certification. Class size limited. (7 PLUs) |
Indiana (Indianapolis, IN and Frankfort, MI) |
Language Skills Academy Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Associate Level. A one year course which introduces the Orton-Gillingham Approach; OG theory; structure of the language; teaching skills; an understanding of dyslexia and how persons with dyslexia learn; supervised practicum. The course is designed to meet all the Academy's standards at the Associate level. |
Indiana |
Indianapolis Weeks of June 7th and June 18th |
Introduction to Multi-sensory, Synthetic Phonics Levels I, II, III. 3 semester graduate credits available through Baker University or Butler University or CEU’s.
All Course paper work will be done the first day of class. |
Michigan (Frankfort, MI and Indianapolis, IN) |
Language Skills Academy Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Associate Level. A one year course which introduces the Orton-Gillingham Approach; OG theory; structure of the language; teaching skills; an understanding of dyslexia and how persons with dyslexia learn; supervised practicum. The course is designed to meet all the Academy's standards at the Associate level. |
Massachusetts |
Commonwealth Learning Center summer course |
Orton-Gillingham Training – Complete Associate Level. Coursework and practicum follow the standards and curricula set forth by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators. MA professional development points, IACET CEUs, and graduate credit available. Please check our website for schedules.
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Massachusetts |
Garside Institute for Teacher Training Academic Year Winter Course |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Complete Associate Level. Coursework and practicum designed to meet all the Academy standards at the Associate Level, following the curricula and guidelines of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators. |
Massachusetts |
Garside Institute for Teacher Training Six-weekSummerCourse |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Partial Associate Level. Coursework and practicum follow the curricula and guidelines of the Academy of Orton-GillinghamPractitionersandEducators. |
Massachusetts |
Helping Hands Ongoing Summer session scheduled each August |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Partial Associate Level. Instruction follows the standards and curricula set forth the Academy. Course work is tiered for participants seeking Subscriber, Associate, or Certified levels of training. Use of tiered instruction results in a schedule which places limits upon practicum hours. The Massachusetts DOE has qualified this course. |
Massachusetts |
The Consortium of Literacy Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Associate Level. A program of instruction with practicum designed to meet all the Academy's standards at the Associate level. Involves 45 hours of coursework and 100 hours of practicum. Please call for further information. |
Maryland |
The Margaret Byrd Rawson Institute |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Associate Level. A 60 hour Orton-Gillingham course, designed to meet the Academy requirements for certification as the Associate Level. Practicum available. |
Michigan |
Michigan Dyslexia Institute
532 E. Shiawassee St. Jan. 16, 23; Feb. 6, 13, 27; Mar. 6, 20; and Apr. 10, 2010 |
Basic Introduction to the Orton-Gillingham Approach - Course instruction including supervised practice teaching partially fulfills the Academy's standards for certification at the Associate level. This course is approved for 6 undergraduate or graduate credits by Central Michigan University. |
Michigan |
Michigan Dyslexia Institute July 13-16, 19-23, 26-29, 2010 |
Basic Introduction to the Orton-Gillingham Approach - Course instruction including supervised practice teaching partially fulfills the Academy's standards for certification at the Associate level. This course is approved for 6 undergraduate or graduate credits by Central Michigan University. |
Michigan |
Michigan Dyslexia Institute October 4, 8, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 and Dec.6, 2010 |
Basic Introduction to the Orton-Gillingham Approach - Course instruction including supervised practice teaching partially fulfills the Academy's standards for certification at the Associate level. This course is approved for 6 undergraduate or graduate credits by Central Michigan University. |
Michigan: Lansing, Flint, Marquette, St. Clair, Harbor Springs, Berkley |
Michigan Dyslexia Institute
532 E. Shiawassee St. Ongoing |
Associate Level Training Coursework and practicum follow the curricula and guidelines of the Orton Gillingham Academy. |
Michigan |
2707 Eastern S.E. Ongoing |
Associate Level Course Prepares participants for application to the Academy at the Associate level. |
Minnesota |
Dyslexia Institute Ongoing |
Associate Level Training Coursework and practicum follow the curricula and guidelines of the Orton Gillingham Academy. |
Minnesota |
Dyslexia Institute July 9 – July 30, 2009 |
Orton-Gillingham Training Class - Associate Level. Comprehensive class covering the general history and structure of the English language along with phonological awareness, sound/symbol relationships for reading and spelling, syllable types and divisions, spelling rules and generalizations, plurals, possessives, preparation of lesson plans and practicum. Graduate credits available. |
Missouri |
Lee’s Summit Weeks of June 21st and July 28th |
Introduction to Multi-sensory, Synthetic Phonics Levels I, II, III. 3 semester graduate credits available through Baker University. All Course paper work will be done the first day of class. |
New York |
Kildonan School June 14-19 & 20-24, 2010 August 16-20 & 23-27, 2010 |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Associate Level. Coursework includes the following topics: dyslexia and reading disorders; the rationale of the Orton-Gillingham Approach; phonology and morphology; the motor component and the writing process; assessment and diagnostic-prescriptive teaching; the student profile, lesson plan, and teaching materials; and the Academy structure and requirements. Participants who wish to apply to the Academy at the Associate Level must enroll in a subsequent 100-hour practicum. |
New York |
Contact: Ann Edwards, F/AOGPE Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training -Complete Associate Level. Coursework and practicum designed to meet requirements prescribed for Associate Level membership in the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators. |
New York |
Dyslexia Center of Greenwich Ongoing |
Associate Class fulfills all requirements of Academy for certification at Associate Level. Coursework and Practicum occur simultaneously. Class is limited to 6 students to ensure personal atmosphere and attention. Classes available in Greenwich, CT and Manhattan, NYC. |
North Carolina |
Greenhills School Feb. 18 through Feb. 25 continuing March 4 through March 7, 2010. |
Orton-Gillingham Approach as well as Partial Associate Level Training. 70 hour class with lecture and group activities covering the general history and structure of the English language, phonological awareness, sound/symbol relationships for reading, writing, and spelling, syllable types, affixes and roots, spelling rules, lesson plan preparation, and a 4 lesson plan practicum. 6.4 Teacher Renewal Credits issued upon successful completion. Participants from the local area will have the option of additional instruction and mentoring sufficient to meet the Academy's formal criteria for Associate membership. The Greenhills School program is accredited by the Academy for the Associate level.
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North Carolina |
Greenhills School June 14 through June 25, 2010 |
Orton-Gillingham Approach as well as Partial Associate Level Training. 70 hour class with lecture and group activities covering the general history and structure of the English language, phonological awareness, sound/symbol relationships for reading, writing, and spelling, syllable types, affixes and roots, spelling rules, lesson plan preparation, and a 4 lesson plan practicum. 6.4 Teacher Renewal Credits issued upon successful completion. Participants from the local area will have the option of additional instruction and mentoring sufficient to meet the Academy's formal criteria for Associate membership. The Greenhills School program is accredited by the Academy for the Associate level.
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North Carolina |
Triad Academy April 23-25 and May 7-9 and May 14-15, 2010 to comprise the 70 hours |
Associate Level Training – This program contains curricular material designed to partially meet requirements prescribed for Associate Level membership in the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators: characteristics of dyslexia, functions of the brain, psychological, sociological, educational factors; phonology, educational evaluation and informal screening; age appropriate teaching technique, history and structure of the English language. Participants who wish to apply to the Academy at the Associate Level must enroll in a subsequent 100 hour practicum.
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Oregon |
Blosser Center for Dyslexia Resources Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training-Associate Level. This ongoing program is comprised of 71 hours of coursework and 100 hours of practicum. It follows the curriculum guidelines of the Academy and is designed to meet all the Academy's standards at the Associate level. The program spans a two-year period. Five college credit may be earned in connection with this program. |
Oregon |
1910 Talent Avenue Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training Training course and practicum based on the Academy's standards. Topics: dyslexia, phonology and morphology, the motor component and writing process, lesson planning, the effectiveness and the Orton-Gillingham approach, and the Academy's structure requirements. |
Rhode Island |
Highlander-Dunn Institute Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Associate Level. Course work of 60 hours plus the practicum of 100 hours are designed in accordance with Academy standards and to meet criteria used by the Academy in its review of applicants for Associate membership. Six graduate credits are offered from the University of Rhode Island (3 for coursework, 3 for practicum). Summer and school-year practicum opportunities.
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Rhode Island |
Prescriptive Tutoring Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Associate Level: This program fulfills all the Academy curriculum and practicum requirements at this level. |
Rhode Island |
Contact: Jane Lydman Emsbo Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Complete Associate Level Training and Partial Associate Level Courses Required course work and practicum are designed to meet all Academy curricular and practice criteria used in reviewing applications for Associate membership. |
South Carolina |
Sandhills School Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Complete Associate Level Training. Sixty hours required course work plus practicum are designed to meet all Academy curricular and practice criteria used in reviewing applications for Associate membership. |
South Carolina |
Trident Academy Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Complete Associate Level Training. Sixty hours required course work plus practicum are designed to meet all Academy curricular Professional Development Credits are available through The College of Charleston for an additional fee. |
South Carolina |
Camperdown Academy Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Approach. This structured and systematic training strives to increase teachers' knowledge and effectiveness in working with students who have dyslexia and language-learning difficulties. It is an intensive 81 hour course that provides opportunities for a variety of hands-on-exercises which advance the understanding of specific procedures of the Orton-Gillingham Approach and the underlying principles in teaching reading, spelling, and written expression. A 12-hour hands-on practicum is included in the course. This training is intended to meet the course-level requirements stipulated by the Academy for Associate membership although the 12 hour practicum does not count toward the 100 hour practicum required by the Academy for Associate membership. |
Vermont |
Contact: Katherine Bennett July 26-July 30 & August 2-3, 2010. Practicum possible by individual arrangement w/ instructor |
Partial Associate Level Training / Orton-Gillingham Approach to Reading and Spelling Instruction. Course content: current scientific research about the reading process and best instructional practice; dyslexia; components of spoken language w/ an emphasis on phonology; components of written language (letters, syllables & morphemes); how to teach phonemic awareness, decoding & spelling of single & multisyllable words; cursive handwriting; how to support fluency & comprehension; principles & procedures inherent to O-G; lesson planning; demonstration teaching by the instructor w/ one of her students; many hands-on activities designed to facilitate learning the structure of written language & the teaching procedures. Course content appropriate for classroom teachers K-6, special service providers K-12, & anyone who would like to understand the ingredients necessary for developing successful readers and spellers. Course readings available prior to the course for the cost of mailing. 3 graduate credits are available through St. Michael's College to those holding a Bachelor's degree. Depending on geographical location, an 8 month practicum (Sept.- May) is available through individual arrangement with the instructor. When combined with the course, practicum completion meets requirements for Associate Level membership eligibility. |
Vermont |
Stern Center for Language #1: Begins June 21-30, and extends over the course of the 2010-2011 school year.
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Course Options: #2: Teachers’ scholarships are available through the Cynthia K. Hoehl Institute for Excellence at the Stern Center ** 6 graduate credits available through Union Institute and University. #3: 45-hour Summer Seminar – seven days of instruction in the history, rationale, principles, content and instructional procedures fundamental to the O-G approach. #4: 3 graduate credits available through Union Institute and University Instructors: |
Virginia |
Riverside School July6-24, 2009; Monday-Friday, 9am-12:30pm |
Introduction to the Orton-Gillingham Approach. Participants will learn about the characteristics of dyslexia and its biological and neurological underpinnings, the relationship of oral and written language, how to teach sound-symbol relationships, the history of the English language, and how our major language sources influence spelling and meaning. The program will consist of 45 hours of coursework. No practicum is included. Subsequent to this program, a practicum which follows the Academy's guidelines will be available to employees of Riverside School who complete the coursework of this program. Persons who are not Riverside School employees who complete the course work will be considered for the practicum if applying to become employees of Riverside School. Participants may enroll for 3 semester credits through John Tyler Community College |
Canada |
Multi-Sensory Language Training Center Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Language Training. Basic Orton-Gillingham. This program is comprised of 70 hours of coursework and a practicum of 125 hours and is designed to meet all Academy standards at the Associate level |
Canada |
LDA-South Frasier Ongoing |
Partial Associate Level Training / Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Language Training. Instruction is provided persons whose training meets the Academy's standards at the Associate level. These offerings include year-round mini-workshops and advanced Orton-Gillingham workshops which follow the Academy's Curriculum Guidelines. |
Canada |
Learning Takes Two Ongoing |
Partial Associate Level Training / Basic Orientation Course, Orton-Gillingham Approach Intensive multisensory course teaching the structure of the English language using the Orton-Gillingham approach. Dyslexia and its ramifications. |
Canada |
THE WRITING STUDIO Ongoing |
Associate Level Training 60 hour course following the curriculum and guidelines of the Academy. It includes careful supervision of lesson planning, ongoing instruction and mentoring to fulfill Academy criteria, required readings and supervised practicum. |
Canada |
THE WRITING STUDIO Ongoing |
Partial Associate Level.
30 hour introductory course following the curriculum and guidelines of the Academy. For those who continue, this introduction may be treated as part of the complete Associate Level training program offered by THE WRITING STUDIO (see entry in Complete Associate Level Training, previous section). |
Enter the name of a USA state or Canada in the search box to see training programs available therein. To scroll through all training programs, use the arrows in the lower left-hand of the page.
| State | Location | Course Description |
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California |
Norco |
Introduction to Multi-sensory, Synthetic Phonics Levels I, II, III. 3 semester graduate credits available through Baker University. All Course paper work will be done the first day of class. |
Connecticut |
Learning House Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Certified Level. This program of instruction follows the curricula and guidelines of the Academy. It involves 100 hours of coursework and a practicum of 200 hours. It is designed to meet the Academy's standards at the Certified level. |
Connecticut |
Dyslexia Center of Greenwich Ongoing |
Certified Class fulfills all requirements of Academy for certification at Certified Level. Coursework and Practicum occur simultaneously. Class is limited to 4 students to ensure personal atmosphere and attention. Classes available in Greenwich, CT and Manhattan, NYC. |
Indiana (Indianapolis, IN and Frankfort, MI) |
Language Skills Academy Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Certified Level. A two year course which includes advanced language coursework and supervised practicum. It entails 100 hours of coursework and 200 hours of practicum. It is designed to meet all the Academy's standards at the Certified level. |
Indiana |
Indianapolis Weeks of June 7th and June 18th |
Introduction to Multi-sensory, Synthetic Phonics Levels I, II, III. 3 semester graduate credits available through Baker University or Butler University or CEU’s.
All Course paper work will be done the first day of class. |
Michigan (Indianapolis, IN and Frankfort, MI) |
Language Skills Academy Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Certified Level. A two year course which includes advanced language coursework and supervised practicum. It entails 100 hours of coursework and 200 hours of practicum. It is designed to meet all the Academy's standards at the Certified level. |
Massachusetts |
Garside Institute for Teacher Training Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Certified Level Coursework and practicum follow the curricula and guidelines of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham. |
Massachusetts |
Helping Hands Ongoing Summer session |
Partial Certified Level Course Instruction follows the standards and curricula set forth the Academy. Course work is tiered for participants seeking Subscriber, Associate, or Certified levels of training. Use of tiered instruction results in a schedule which places limits upon practicum hours. The Massachusetts DOE has qualified this course. |
Massachusetts |
The Consortium of Literacy Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Certified Level. A program of instruction with practicum designed to meet all the Academy's standards at the Certified level. Please call for further information. |
Michigan (Lansing, Flint, Marquette, St. Clair, Harbor Springs, Berkley) |
Michigan Dyslexia Institute Ongoing |
Certified Level Training Certified Level Training Coursework and practicum follow the curricula and guidelines of the Orton Gillingham Academy. |
Minnesota |
Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota Ongoing |
Certified Level Training Certified Level Training Coursework and practicum follow the curricula and guidelines of the Orton Gillingham Academy. |
Minnesota |
Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota Monday, June 15 – June 26, 2009 |
Orton-Gillingham Training Class – Certified Level
Comprehensive class covering the general history of the English language, advanced structure of the English language along with roots and affixes as they relate to reading and spelling, grammar, written expression, preparation of lesson plans, and practicum. Graduate credits available. |
Missouri |
Lee’s Summit Weeks of June 21st and July 28th |
Introduction to Multi-sensory, Synthetic Phonics Levels I, II, III. 3 semester graduate credits available through Baker University. All Course paper work will be done the first day of class. |
New York |
Kildonan School Certified Course I: August 9-14, 2010 |
Partial 50-hour Orton-Gillingham Certified Course I. Coursework includes the study of morphology and the advanced elements of the language; an exploration of the systematic, structured writing process; teaching of vocabulary, comprehension, pragmatics, and study skills; practice developing lesson plans; and the AOGPE Code of Ethics. Certified Course I (see above) and II, combined with a supervised practicum, are designed to meet all Academy and curricular and practice criteria used in reviewing applications for Certified membership. |
New York |
Kildonan School Certified Course II: August 2011 |
Partial 50-hour Orton-Gillingham Certified Course II. Coursework includes the study of morphology and the advanced elements of the language; an exploration of the systematic, structured writing process; teaching of vocabulary, comprehension, pragmatics, and study skills; practice developing lesson plans; and the AOGPE Code of Ethics. Certified Course I (see above) and II, combined with a supervised practicum, are designed to meet all Academy and curricular and practice criteria used in reviewing applications for Certified membership. |
New York |
RENA SANFORD, M.S. (New York) Ongoing |
Certified Course/Individualized practicum. Advanced O-G Training with Supervised Practicum for 2 year period fulfilling all the Description Academy Standards at the Certified Level. |
New York |
Amy Bailin Consulting, Inc. Ongoing |
Partial Certified Course/Individualized practicum for Associate and Certified Levels. For trainees who were unable to enroll or complete practice at Associate or Certified levels. Additional coursework required; to be determined at interview. |
New York |
Contact: Ann Edwards, F/AOGPE Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - CompleteCertified Level. Coursework and practicum designed to meet all the Academy standards at the Certified Level following the curriculum and guidelines of Academy. Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree. Academy certificatiohn at the Associate Level. Fellow: Ann Edwards |
New York |
Dyslexia Center of Greenwich Ongoing |
Certified Class fulfills all requirements of Academy for certification at Certified Level. Coursework and Practicum occur simultaneously. Class is limited to 4 students to ensure personal atmosphere and attention. Classes available in Greenwich, CT and Manhattan, NYC. |
New York and New Jersey, Tri-State |
Contact: David Katz Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Certified Level. This program of instruction follows the curricula and guidelines of the Academy. It involves 100 hours of coursework and a practicum of 200 hours. Required course work and practicum are designed to meet all Academy curricular and practice criteria used in reviewing applications for Certified membership. Course work to be conducted in Brooklyn. Practicum locations to be arranged. |
North Carolina |
Camp Spring Creek Ongoing |
Certified Level Training, Part I – This program contains curricular material that partially meets requirements prescribed for Certified membership in the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educations. This includes psychological, sociological, educational factors affecting older children; educational evaluation and informal screening; age appropriate teaching technique and assistive technologies, advanced morphology; history and structure of the English language; study skills, reading comprehension; grammar; vocabulary, and written expression. Participants who wish to apply to the Academy at the Certified Level must enroll in this Part I session and in the Part II session (see below) and a complete, over a two-year period, a prescribed practicum. Tuition includes lodgings; space is limited |
North Carolina |
Camp Spring Creek Ongoing |
Certified Level Training, Part II – This program contains a continuation of curricular material designed to meet the criteria used by the Academy in reviewing applications for Certified membership. It includes: study of advanced morphology, advanced word structure, grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, study skills, systematic and sequential written expression, creating criterion referenced tests, understanding of psychological, sociological, educational factors affecting older children; educational evaluation and informal screening. Participants who wish to apply to the Academy at the Certified Level must enroll in a total 300 hour practicum (100 hours per level of instruction). Parts I (above) and II, combined with the practicum, are designed to meet the criteria used by the Academy in its review of applicants for membership at the Certified level. |
North Carolina |
Triad Academy |
Certified Level Training, Part I - This program contains curricular material that partially meets requirements prescribed for Certified membership in the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educations. This includes psychological, sociological, educational factors affecting older children; educational evaluation and informal screening; age appropriate teaching technique and assistive technologies, advanced morphology; history and structure of the English language; study skills, reading comprehension; grammar; vocabulary, and written expression. Participants who wish to apply to the Academy at the Certified Level must enroll in this Part I session and in the Part II session (see below) and a complete, over a two-year period, a prescribed practicum. Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree. Fellow: Susie van der Vorst |
Oregon |
Blosser Center for Dyslexia Resources Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training-Certified Level. This ongoing program is comprised of 145 hours of coursework and 300 hours of practicum. It follows the curriculum guidelines of the Academy and is designed to meet all the Academy's standards at the Certified level. The program spans a two-year period. Five college credit may be earned in connection with this program. |
Rhode Island (East Greenwich, Providence and Southeastern Massecusettes) |
Multisensory Learning Associates Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training Certified Level. Course work and practicum are designed to meet all Academy curricular and practice criteria. |
Rhode Island (Providence & Jamestown) |
Prescriptive Tutoring Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Certified Level
This program fulfills all the Academy curriculum and practicum requirements at this level. |
South Carolina |
Contact : Marcia P. Mann Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training Certified Level. Coursework and practicum follow the curricula guidelines of the Academy. Please call for further information. |
Vermont |
Contact Jan Ellis-Clements Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training-Certified Level. This ongoing program is comprised of two parts. The first involves a review of basic phonology, case management, Orton-Gillingham practices, comprehension techniques, assessment measures, and development of comprehensive lesson plans. The second part includes in-depth study of morphology, advanced components of language, systematic structured writing process, and supervised practice teaching. |
Canada |
Contact: Heather Holden, Ex.Dir. Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Certified Level. The coursework and practicum are designed to meet the criteria used by the Academy in its review of applicants for Certified level membership. |
Canada |
THE WRITING STUDIO Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Certified Level . The coursework and practicum are designed to meet the criteria used by the Academy in its review of applicants for Certified Level membership. |
Enter the name of a USA state or Canada in the search box to see training programs available therein. To scroll through all training programs, use the arrows in the lower left-hand of the page.
| State | Location | Course Description |
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Connecticut |
Dyslexia Center of Greenwich Ongoing |
Fellow training meets all requirements of Academy for certification at Fellow level. Training limited to 2 trainees at a time to ensure personal atmosphere and attention. |
Georgia |
The Schenck School October 1st & 2nd, 2010 |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Fellow Level. Open to: Fellows, Fellow-In-Training, Clinical Supervisors and Certified Practitioners. For more information please contact the academy office at 845.373.8919 or ortonacademy@verizon.net. |
Michigan |
Language Skills Academy Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Fellow Level. A three year course which includes co-teaching, careful supervision of course planning, additional instruction and mentoring to fulfill Academy requirements; required readings; 300 hours of supervised practicum |
Indiana |
Language Skills Academy Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Fellow Level. A three year course which includes co-teaching, careful supervision of course planning, additional instruction and mentoring to fulfill Academy requirements; required readings; 300 hours of supervised practicum |
New York |
The Kildonan School Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Fellow Level
A three year course which includes co-teaching, careful supervision of course planning, additional instruction and mentoring to fulfill Academy criteria; required readings; 300 hours of supervised practicum. |
New York |
RENA STANFORD, M.S. (New York) Ongoing, Individualized |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Fellow Level 3 year program of individualized mentoring and co-teaching fulfilling all Academy requirements and standards. |
New York |
Dyslexia Center of Greenwich Ongoing |
Fellow training meets all requirements of Academy for certification at Fellow level. Training limited to 2 trainees at a time to ensure personal atmosphere and attention. |
Rhode Island |
Prescriptive Tutoring Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Fellow Level
3 year course fulfills Academy requirements including 300+ hours of practicum under supervision, mentoring, observations, and structuring and implementing an O-G syllabus. |
South Carolina |
Contact : Marcia P. Mann Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Fellow Level. Three year course designed to fulfill Academy requirements at the Fellow level which includes 300 hours of practicum, co-teaching, supervision, observation and structuring and implementing the O-G syllabus. Please call for further information.
Prerequisite: Master's degree; Academy certification at the Certified Level |
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California |
Norco |
Introduction to Multi-sensory, Synthetic Phonics Levels I, II, III. 3 semester graduate credits available through Baker University. All Course paper work will be done the first day of class. |
Georgia |
Chrysalis Experimental Academy Ongoing Class size limited. |
Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Training Course. This course will provide an overview of: the development of written language, recent relevant research information, and techniques to incorporate knowledge of phonology, morphology, semantics, syllabication, and syntax into multi-sensory teaching of reading, writing, and spelling. The content of the course will follow the suggested curriculum outline recommended by the Orton-Gillingham Academy for certification at the Subscriber and Associate levels. Without the practicum and related requirements, completion of this course qualifies the student to apply for Subscriber level membership in the Academy. Those aspiring to Associate level membership are referred to the parallel entry for this course that appears under the Associate level training courses. |
Indiana |
Indianapolis Weeks of June 7th and June 18th |
Introduction to Multi-sensory, Synthetic Phonics Levels I, II, III. 3 semester graduate credits available through Baker University or Butler University or CEU’s.
All Course paper work will be done the first day of class. |
Massachusetts |
The Consortium of Literacy Ongoing |
Introduction to the Orton-Gillingham Approach-Subscriber Level. This is an overview of the Orton-Gillingham Approach. Participants who wish to continue beyond the 30 hours of this introduction may complete the full Associate level of training, including 100 hours of practicum. Please call for further information. |
Massachusetts |
Helping Hands Ongoing Summer session scheduled each August |
Partial Subscriber Level Course Instruction follows the standards and curricula set forth the Academy. Course work is tiered for participants seeking Subscriber, Associate, or Certified levels of training. Use of tiered instruction results in a schedule which places limits upon practicum hours. The Massachusetts DOE has qualified this course. Prerequisite: Academy requirements for respective levels of instruction. Fellow: Denise St. Yves |
Missouri |
Lee’s Summit Weeks of June 21st and July 28th |
Introduction to Multi-sensory, Synthetic Phonics Levels I, II, III. 3 semester graduate credits available through Baker University. All Course paper work will be done the first day of class. |
North Carolina |
Camp Spring Creek Ongoing |
Subscriber Course: This is a 10-12 hour overview of the Orton-Gillingham approach for parents, teachers, administrators, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and those in related fields. This program fulfills all requirements for Subscriber level membership in the the Academy. Tuition includes the Academy’s membership fee for one year. |
Online |
http://training.epsbooks.com/og/ Ongoing |
A 10 hour on-line Subscriber Course offering an overview of the Orton Gillingham approach. The course follows the Academy's Subscriber curriculum. Those who complete the course will be eligible to join the Academy upon completion of an application and payment of the Subscriber dues. It is our mission to teach the widest possible audience what dyslexia is and what its treatment should be. This course was developed by Fellows of the Academy. |
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| State | Location | Course Description |
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Canada |
Cedar Grove Baptist Church Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham. Mini Workshops. Three-hour mini workshops based on the required curriculum at the Certified level beyond the 45 hours at the Associate level. |
New York, Conneticut, New Jersey |
Parochial, Private and Public Schools Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham Approach in the Classroom Grades K-8 general and special education for reading, writing, spelling, multisensory math, study skills, social studies and science. |
New York, Bayside or School District Location, NY |
Rena Stanford, Fellow/AOGPE Ongoing |
Orton-Gillingham in the Classroom History, philology, demonstrations and supervised in-classroom practicum available. This course can be scheduled to benefit teachers during school hours and meet requirements of school districts. |
New York (White Plains) |
Windward Teacher Training Institute Ongoing |
An Introduction to Multisensory Reading Instruction This course will train participants in the use of an Orton-Gillingham based reading program. Topics include current research, dyslexia, teaching techniques and English orthography. College Credit: 1 college credit through Manhattanville College |
Rhode Island |
Hasbro Center for Teaching June 23 - 27, 2008 |
Multisensory Literacy:
This course was developed by AOGPE Fellow Linda Atamian as a way to introduce the Orton-Gillingham scope and sequence to classroom teachers. The course offers a framework that can be implemented in differentiated groups as well as in a whole class setting, and can be integrated into any existing literacy curriculum. The course integrates phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, reading comprehension and written expression -- providing teachers with a process for layering direct, systematic, multisensory instruction through all components of their literacy program. The content of the course is meant to be implemented in a full classroom / Tier 1 model (not a Tier 3 intervention, like the Associate Level). |
