Applying for Certification (SM Apply)

The Application Process for Certification

SurveyMonkey Apply Information

Deadlines Dates:

  • March 10th (Decision in June)
  • July 10th (Decision in October)
  • November 10th (Decision in February)

To log into or create an account in SM Apply, click on the link below: orton-gillingham-apply.smapply.io

 

 

The OGA application is online through SurveyMonkey Apply (SM Apply) and can be found through the following link:

orton-gillingham-apply.smapply.io

The documentation needed in the application forms relies upon the training provided by Fellows of the Academy. You will be asked to fill in forms and upload required documents for a complete application as well as pay the application fee through the site. The step-by-step process allows you to fill out your application at your own pace, save your work, and edit the application until you are ready to submit your work.

The Academy suggests creating an account and becoming familiar with SM Apply well in advance of deadlines. Create an account even if you are in the beginning of the process for access to the SM Apply section.

Resources Available in SurveyMonkey Apply

Once you create an account in SM Apply and log in, the Resources are located at the top of the page. We suggest you download the documents that relate to your application. Please use chrome as the search engine for best results. You do not need a box.com account to download files.

May 2023 Rubric Clarification Update

The Certifying Committee has recently updated the rubric for the student profile and application lessons to provide clarity of the expectations when submitting an application. The standards have stayed the same, but the rubric has more detailed descriptions of each item.  The hope is that Fellows, FITs, trainees, and applicants will find these refreshed rubrics clear and helpful.

However, there is one notable difference in the rubrics; the student profile is separated by the levels (Associate, Certified, Fellow), including a comparison to delineate the differences between the standards of each level reflected in the Curriculum Handbook & Fellow Handbook.

The Rubrics go into effect for the November 10, 2023 application deadline.

July 2023 Fellow Rubric Updates for Video and Syllabus

The Certifying Committee made clarifications on the Video Rubric and is introducing the Syllabus Rubric to provide more explicit guidelines for assessing and evaluating submissions.

The Rubrics go into effect for the November 10, 2023 application deadline. 

It’s best to use Chrome as the web browser to access the box files.

 

There are 11 application programs to choose from.

  1. Subscriber (rolling submission)
  2. Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator (rolling submission)
  3. Associate: Standard Application (March 10th, July 10th, and November 10th deadlines)
  4. Associate: Standard Application Resubmission (rolling submission)
  5. Associate: Accredited Training Track (rolling submission, for training completed through an AOGPE Accredited Training Program)
  6. Associate: ATF Training (rolling submission, for training completed by an Accredited Training Fellow)
  7. Certified: Standard Application (March 10th, July 10th, and November 10th deadlines)
  8. Certified: Standard Application Resubmission (March 10th, July 10th, and November 10th deadlines)
  9. Certified: Accredited Training Track (rolling submission, for training completed through an AOGPE Accredited Training Program)
  10. Fellow Application(March 10th, July 10th, and November 10th deadlines)
  11. Fellow Application Resubmission (rolling submission)

Application Deadlines

  1. Standard Applications: March 10th, July 10th, and November 10th
  1. Accredited Training Track and ATF Training: If training is completed through an Accredited Training Program or by an Accredited Training Fellow, the application process is considered as an Accredited Training Track and accepted on a rolling basis.

Application Fees

  1. Subscriber*: $50 (Yearly Dues: $50)
  2. Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator*: $120 ($25 nonrefundable if deferred) (Yearly Dues: $90)
  3. Associate*: $200 ($60 nonrefundable if deferred) (Yearly Dues: $110)
  4. Certified*: $300 ($85 nonrefundable if deferred) (Yearly Dues: $175)
  5. Fellow*: $500 ($140 nonrefundable if deferred) (Yearly Dues: $350)

*First year dues are included in all application fees.

Decision Letters

  • For the March 10th deadline, decision letters are mailed in June
  • For the July 10th deadline, decision letters are mailed in October
  • November 10th deadline, decision letters are mailed in February

Accepted Applicants

  • Sign a warranty and agree to a code of ethics (via SM Apply)
  • Receive a Certificate confirming their Academy status
  • First year dues are included in the application fee
  • Click here for member benefits

Deferred Applicants

  • Deferral letters include specific comments from the Certifying Committee
  • Applicants have the option to speak to the Ombudsman about their letter and application
  • Applicants have the option to have their Fellow speak to the Ombudsman about their application
  • A reimbursement check is mailed minus the nonrefundable fee
  • Applicants are encouraged to reapply when they feel ready