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.
Canada Ongoing
June B. Green |
Partial Associate Level Training / Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Language Training. The instruction provided 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.
Prerequisite: Advanced knowledge of English, degree, or working toward higher education standards |
Canada Ongoing
Multi-Sensory Language Training Center |
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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Canada Ongoing
The Claremont School |
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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Canada Ongoing
Fraser Academy |
Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Language Training. Basic Orton-Gillingham. This program is comprised of 80 hours of coursework and a practicum of 125 hours and is designed to meet all Academy standards at the Associate level.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Colorado Module I: June 6-8, 2012
Karen Leopold |
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. Module III can be taken before or after Modules I and II. Practicum individually arranged after coursework completed. The University of Colorado at Boulder is offering 1 GTRE credit per module.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Connecticut Ongoing
Learning House |
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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Connecticut Ongoing
Dyslexia Center of Greenwich |
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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree, email resume and cover letter |
Georgia Ongoing
The Schenck School |
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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Georgia Ongoing
Georgia Educational Training Agency |
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 course will follow guidelines set by the Orton-Gillingham Academy of Practitioners and Educators for Associate Level certification. These guidelines also require a practicum, and for those who intend to seek certification a practicum may be arranged on an individual basis. Completion only of the course work without the practicum will qualify a person for Subscriber Level membership in the Academy.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Maryland Dates: July 30-August 10, 2012
Beth Moore |
Associate Level 60 hour Orton-Gillingham course designed to meet the Academy requirements for certification at the Associate Level. Three graduate credits available. Practicum available.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Massachusetts Ongoing
Roslindale, MA |
Orton-Gillingham Training – Associate Level. This program fulfills all the Academy curriculum and practicum requirements at this level. Coursework and practicum occur concurrently. Six graduate credits are available through Endicott College.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Massachusetts Summer Course
Commonwealth Learning Center Professional Training Institute |
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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Massachusetts Academic Year Winter Course
Garside Institute for Teacher Training at The Carroll School |
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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Massachusetts Six-weekSummer Course
Garside Institute for Teacher Training at The Carroll School |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Partial Associate Level. Coursework and practicum follow the curricula and guidelines of the Academy of Orton-GillinghamPractitionersandEducators.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Massachusetts Ongoing
The Consortium of Literacy Educators |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Associate Level. A program of instruction with practicum designed to meet all the Academy's standards at the Associate level. Involves 60 hours of coursework and 100 hours of practicum. Please call for further information.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Massachusetts Ongoing Summer session scheduled each August
Helping Hands |
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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree, Academy requirements for respective levels of instruction. |
Michigan January 14, 21; February 4, 11, 25; March 10, 24; April 21, 2012.
Michigan Dyslexia Institute |
Basic Introduction to the Orton-Gillingham Approach - This course consists of 60 class hours and an additional minimum of 30 hours of observations, class and lesson plan preparation, and one-on-one practice teaching with a student that will be observed and critiqued Practice teaching/observation is individually arranged. Successful completion of the course meets the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators application criteria for Subscriber Level membership, and, with three additional observations and completion of a required reading list, the criteria for Associate Level membership.This course is approved for 6 undergraduate or graduate credits by Central Michigan University.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Michigan July 10-13, 16-20, 23-26, 2012
Michigan Dyslexia Institute |
Basic Introduction to the Orton-Gillingham Approach - This course consists of 60 class hours and an additional minimum of 30 hours of observations, class and lesson plan preparation, and one-on-one practice teaching with a student that will be observed and critiqued Practice teaching/observation is individually arranged. Successful completion of the course meets the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators application criteria for Subscriber Level membership, and, with three additional observations and completion of a required reading list, the criteria for Associate Level membership.This course is approved for 6 undergraduate or graduate credits by Central Michigan University.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Michigan October 1, 3, 8, 10, 17, 22, and Dec.5, 2012
Michigan Dyslexia Institute |
Basic Introduction to the Orton-Gillingham Approach - This course consists of 60 class hours and an additional minimum of 30 hours of observations, class and lesson plan preparation, and one-on-one practice teaching with a student that will be observed and critiqued Practice teaching/observation is individually arranged. Successful completion of the course meets the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators application criteria for Subscriber Level membership, and, with three additional observations and completion of a required reading list, the criteria for Associate Level membership.This course is approved for 6 undergraduate or graduate credits by Central Michigan University.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Michigan Ongoing
Michigan Dyslexia Institute |
Associate Level Training Coursework and practicum follow the curricula and guidelines of the Orton Gillingham Academy.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Minnesota Ongoing
Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota The Reading Center |
Associate Level Training Coursework and practicum follow the curricula and guidelines of the Orton Gillingham Academy.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Minnesota July 12 – August 2, 2012
Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota/The Reading Center |
Orton-Gillingham Training Class - Associate Level. "Basic Training Institute." 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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
New Jersey July 16 - July 31, 2012
New Jersey |
Orton-Gillingham Training: Associate Level
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree |
New York Ongoing
Rena Stanford, M.S. |
Orton-Gillingham Training -Associate Level. Orton-Gillingham Training with Supervised Practicum following Academy criteria for certification at the Associate Level. Course can be given at school site.
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree |
New York Ongoing
Ann Edwards, F/AOGPE |
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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree |
New York June 18-23 & 25-28, 2012 OR
Kildonan School |
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.
Bachelor’s Degree |
North Carolina February 17-20 and finishing March 22-26, 2012. 8-5 daily.
Camp Spring Creek |
Associate Level Training – This course contains more than the required curricula for the Associate Level of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators, including: 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. We have had experienced AOGPE members glean valuable information from even this course. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete a subsequent 100-hour practicum. Membership in the Academy is highly regarded.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
North Carolina Thursday, October 20 - Sunday, October 23 continued
Greenhills School |
Orton-Gillingham Level 1 Institute: Basic Introduction to the Orton-Gillingham Approach providing all course work hours for application to the Academy for the Associate Level membership. A supervised practicum, readings and a case study must be completed after this course is completed before applying to the Academy. This course is approved for 5 hours of graduate credit with Baker University for a separate fee. NC Teacher renewal credit of 6.5 CEU is available at no additional cost.
Bachelor's Degree |
Oregon Ongoing
Blosser Center for Dyslexia Resources |
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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Oregon Ongoing
Laurie E. Cuddy |
Orton-Gillingham Associate Level 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.
Bachelor's Degree |
Rhode Island Ongoing
Providence, RI |
Orton-Gillingham Training – Associate Level. This program fulfills all the Academy curriculum and practicum requirements at this level. Coursework and practicum occur concurrently. Six graduate credits are available through Endicott College.
Prerequisites: Bachelor's Degree, interview with Fellow |
Rhode Island Ongoing
The Met High School |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Associate Level: This program fulfills all the Academy curriculum and practicum requirements at this level. Sessions start in early August and continue twice a month during the school year. Associate Trainees work with high school students 4 hours/week in lieu of payment. Six graduate credits are available through Endicott College.
Prerequisites: Bachelor's Degree, interview with Fellow |
Rhode Island Ongoing
Rhode Island |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Associate Level. This program fulfills all the Academy curriculum and practicum requirements at this level. Coursework and practicum occur concurrently. Six graduate credits are available through the University of Rhode Island.
Prerequisites: Bachelor's Degree, interveiw with Fellow |
Rhode Island Ongoing
The Highlander Institute |
The Highlander Institute’s Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Course, accredited by The Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators, includes 60 seminar hours covering content outlined by the Academy for certification at the Associate Level and 100 hours of supervised practicum over no less than 8 consecutive months. The explicit, multisensory O-G approach benefits students who experience difficulty with reading, spelling, and writing, often associated with dyslexia. O-G covers all of the critical components of reading and is based on over 70 years of practice as well as current research findings in the skills of language acquisition. The coursework will be offered in two phases. Phase I involves 30 hours of coursework over 5 days during the summer. Phase II involves an additional 30 hours scheduled during the school year on 5 mutually determined Saturdays. The instructor is a Fellow of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators. Course fee includes a binder, Gillingham-Stillman manual, card pack, CORE assessment manual, and a resource book. Three graduate credits from URI (optional) and 60 PDCs (RIDE) are offered for coursework. Another three graduate credits from URI are available for the practicum.
Prerequisites: Bachelor’s Degree, Teaching experience preferred, Interview with Instructor. |
Rhode Island Ongoing
Jane Lydman Emsbo |
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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
South Carolina Ongoing
Sandhills School |
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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
South Carolina Ongoing
Trident Academy |
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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
South Carolina Ongoing
Camperdown Academy |
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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Vermont #1: Classroom Educator: June 18-21, continues over the Academic year 2012-2013
Stern Center for Language and Learning Institute for Excellence |
Course Options:
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Virginia June 18 - July 6, 2012. Monday - Friday, 9am - 12:30pm excluding July 4.
Riverside School |
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 49 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 Virginia Commonwealth University or John Tyler Community College.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Canada Ongoing
The Claremont School |
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.
Prerequisite: Associate Level training and Bachelor's Degree |
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.
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Colorado
Karen Leopold |
Partial 50-hour Orton-Gillingham Certified Course I. Coursework includes the study of knowledge of dyslexia and reading disabilities; review of basic phonology and handwriting instruction; case management and professional communications; formal and informal assessment measures; understanding and interpretation of standardized testing; student profile and matching lesson plans; knowledge of methods and programs derived from OG. Certified Course I and II (see below) combined with a supervised practicum, are designed to meet all Academy curricular and practicum criteria used in reviewing applications for Certified membership. Courses can be taken in any order.
Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree; approval by the Academy at the Associate level |
Colorado
Karen Leopold |
Partial 50-hour Orton-Gillingham Certified Course II. Coursework includes the study of the stages of word attack and the O-G lesson plan; review of phonology, phonics and handwriting instruction; study of morphology and the advanced elements of the English language; exploration of the systematic, structured writing process; teaching of vocabulary, comprehension, pragmatics, and study skills; AOGPE Code of Ethics. Certified Course I and II, combined with a supervised practicum, are designed to meet all Academy curricular and practicum criteria used in reviewing applications for Certified membership. Courses can be taken in any order.
Prerequisites: Bachelor's Degree; Member of the Academy at the Associate level |
Connecticut Ongoing
Learning House |
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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree; Associate Level Membership |
Connecticut Ongoing
Dyslexia Center of Greenwich |
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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree; Associate Level Membership, email a resume and cover letter |
Massachusetts Ongoing
Roslindale, MA |
Orton-Gillingham Training – Certified Level. This program fulfills all the Academy curriculum and practicum requirements at this level. Coursework and practicum occur concurrently. Eight graduate credits available through Endicott College.
Prerequisites: Bachelor's Degree, interview with Fellow |
Massachusetts Ongoing
The Consortium of Literacy Educators |
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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree; Associate Level Membership |
Massachusetts Ongoing
Garside Institute for Teacher Training at The Carroll School |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Certified Level Coursework and practicum follow the curricula and guidelines of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree; Associate Level Membership |
Massachusetts Ongoing Summer session scheduled each August
Helping Hands |
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.
Prerequisite: Academy requirements for respective levels of instruction. |
Michigan Ongoing
Michigan Dyslexia Institute |
Certified Level Training. Coursework and practicum follow the curricula and guidelines of the Orton Gillingham Academy.
Prerequisite: Associate Level training and Bachelor's Degree |
Minnesota Ongoing
Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota |
Certified Level Training Coursework and practicum follow the curricula and guidelines of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
Minnesota Thursday, June 14 – June 28, 2012
Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota/The Reading Center |
Orton-Gillingham Training Class – Certified Level. "Advanced Training Institute." 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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
New York Ongoing
David Katz |
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.
Prerequisites: Bachelors Degree and Associate Level Membership |
New Jersey Ongoing
David Katz |
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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree and Associate Level Membership |
New York Certified Course I: August 6-11, 2012
Kildonan School |
Partial 50-hour Orton-Gillingham Certified Course I. Coursework includes the study of the stages of word attack and the O-G lesson plan; review of phonology, phonics and handwriting instruction; study of morphology and the advanced elements of the English language; exploration of the systematic, structured writing process; teaching of vocabulary, comprehension, pragmatics, and study skills; AOGPE Code of Ethics. Certified Course I and II (see below), combined with a supervised practicum, are designed to meet all Academy curriculum and practicum criteria used in reviewing applications for Certified membership. Courses can be taken in any order.
Prerequisites: Bachelor's Degree; Member of the Academy at the Associate level |
New York Certified Course II: August 2013
Kildonan School |
Partial 50-hour Orton-Gillingham Certified Course II. Coursework includes the study of knowledge of dyslexia and reading disabilities; review of basic phonology and handwriting instruction; case management and professional communications; formal and informal assessment measures; understanding and interpretation of standardized testing; student profile and matching lesson plans; knowledge of methods and programs derived from OG. Certified Course I and II (see below), combined with a supervised practicum, are designed to meet all Academy curriculum and practicum criteria used in reviewing applications for Certified membership. Courses can be taken in any order.
Prerequisites: Bachelor's Degree; approval by the Academy at the Associate level |
Canada Ongoing
Heather Holden, Ex.Dir. LDA of Halton |
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.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree, B.Ed., BSc, or RN |
New York Ongoing
Rena Stanford, M.S. |
Orton-Gillingham Training –Certified Level. Advanced Orton-Gillingham training with individualized and supervised practicum for a two year period following Academy criteria for certification at the Certified Level. Course can be given at school site.
Prerequisite: Academy Membership at Associate Level |
Rhode Island Ongoing
The Highlander Institute |
Certified Training. The Highlander Institute’s Orton-Gillingham MORphology and MORE Course includes the first 24 seminar hours of course content as outlined by the Academy for certification at the Certified Level. Topics include: The History of Language, Teaching the Older Student, Morphology, and Grammar. The course is offered over 5 days. The instructor is a Fellow of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators. Course fee includes a binder and card pack. 24 PDCs (RIDE) are offered for coursework.
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New York Ongoing
Amy Bailin Consulting, Inc. |
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.
Prerequisite: Completion of coursework at appropriate level, personal interview, recommendation of Fellow |
New York Ongoing
Ann Edwards, F/AOGPE |
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, Associate Level Membership |
North Carolina July 18-21 continued July 25-28, 2011
Greenhills School |
Orton-Gillingham Level II, Part I Institute. This original, authentic, diagnostic-prescriptive and linguistic teacher education Institute satisfies 52 of the 100 hours of course work requirement for the Certified Level membership in the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators. The Institute offers 5.0 renewal credits for NC Teacher License. With registration through Baker University 4 graduate renewal credits are available for an additional fee.
Successful completion of the Basic Orton-Gillingham Course work, Bachelor's degree |
North Carolina August 6-11, 2012 Monday-Saturday
Camp Spring Creek |
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. Space is limited.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree |
North Carolina Ongoing
Camp Spring Creek |
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. Space is limited.
Bachelor's Degree; successful completion of Orton-Gillingham Certified Course I. |
North Carolina Ongoing
Triad Academy |
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.
Bachelor's Degree |
Oregon Ongoing
Blosser Center for Dyslexia Resources |
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.
Bachelor's Degree |
Rhode Island Ongoing
Providence, RI |
Orton-Gillingham Training – Certified Level. This program fulfills all the Academy curriculum and practicum requirements at this level. Coursework and practicum occur concurrently. Eight graduate credits available through Endicott College.
Prerequisites: Bachelor's Degree, Associate Level training, interview |
Rhode Island Ongoing
The Met High School |
Orton-Gillingham Training - Certified Level: This program fulfills all the Academy curriculum and practicum requirements at this level. Sessions start in September and continue twice a month during the school year. Certified Trainees work with high school students 4 hours/week in lieu of payment. Eight graduate credits available through Endicott College.
Prerequisites: Bachelors degree, Associate Level training, interview |
South Carolina July 23 - August 3, 2012
Camperdown Academy |
Certified Level Training 1 Course Description
Participation in this course requires a Bachelor’s degree, successful completion of the Associate Level Training, and documentation from at least four observations by a Fellow. |
South Carolina Ongoing
Marcia P. Mann |
Orton-Gillingham Training Certified Level. Coursework and practicum follow the curricula guidelines of the Academy. Please call for further information.
Bachelor's Degree; Academy certification at the Associate Level |
Vermont Ongoing
Jan Ellis-Clements |
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.
Prerequisite: Successful completion and application at Associate Level. |
Connecticut Ongoing
Dyslexia Center of Greenwich |
Fellow training meets all requirements of the Academy for certification at Fellow level. Training limited to 2 trainees at a time to ensure personal atmosphere and attention.
Prerequisites: Master’s Degree; Certified membership in Academy; email resume and cover letter |
New York Ongoing
The Kildonan School & Camp Dunnabeck |
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.
Prerequisite: Masters degree; approval by the Academy at the Certified Level. |
New York Ongoing
Rena Stanford, M.S. |
Orton-Gillingham Training –Fellow Level. 3 year program of individualized mentoring and co-teaching following Academy criteria for certification at the Fellow Level.
Prerequisite: Master's Degree; Academy membership at the Certified Level |
South Carolina Ongoing
Marcia P. Mann |
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 |
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.
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Massachusetts Ongoing
The Consortium of Literacy Educators |
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.
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Massachusetts Ongoing Summer session scheduled each August
Helping Hands |
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. |
North Carolina Ongoing
Camp Spring Creek Training and Outreach Center |
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.
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Online Ongoing
On Line Course |
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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Canada Ongoing
The Claremont School |
Claremont School provides a number of workshops and lectures, on a variety of dyslexia-related topics including, Dyslexia and Brain-based Research, Orton-Gillingham Linguistic Therapy, Orton-Gillingham Math and Writing Curricula at Claremont and the Emotional and Social Aspects of Learning Disabilities.
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Rhode Island Ongoing
The Highlander Institute |
The Highlander Institute’s Orton-Gillingham Workshops:
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Canada Ongoing
Cedar Grove Baptist Church |
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.
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New York Ongoing
Windward Teacher Training Institute |
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
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New York Ongoing
Rena Stanford, Fellow/AOGPE |
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.
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New York Ongoing
Rena Stanford M.S. |
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.
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