Stern Center for Language and Learning (CE K-2)

Introduction to the Orton-Gillingham Approach – Classroom Educator Level

The Orton-Gillingham Approach is the underlying foundation of all multisensory, structured language instruction. Orton-Gillingham (OG) is biologically and linguistically sound, diagnostic and prescriptive, and structured yet flexible to the needs of each student. If you work with struggling readers, you will learn both the structure of the English language and how to teach it sequentially. In this 5-day course, participants will gain a basic understanding of the OG Approach and how to develop an OG lesson. Participants will learn about the reading brain and dyslexia, phonology, spelling patterns, the history of the English language, and morphology.

Practicum available for an additional cost.
3 Graduate Credits available for an additional cost.

Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree
Fellow: Peggy Price, F/OGA, Amy Ducey, FIT/OGA