This course meets the standards for Associate level coursework for the OGA. This comprehensive training introduces individuals to the principles and instructional practices of the Orton-Gillingham approach. Providing the knowledge base to implement OG in a variety of settings, trainees will learn about research-based language instruction best suited for teaching reading and spelling. Course content follows the OGA curriculum and explores syllable types and division patterns, spelling rules and generalizations, morphology, planning and executing lesson plans, and much more!

Practicum: For an additional fee, a supervised practicum with mentorship (10 observations over 100 hours) can be requested after the completion of coursework to fulfill the requirements for OGA certification at the Associate level.

Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree
Fellow: Sarah Rideout, F/OGA