Training Fellows & Locations
For more information on registering for courses or questions on trainings, please contact the Fellow, school, clinic, camp or organization directly.
*Minimum Requirements are established by OGA. Fellows can require more coursework hours or practicum hours or observations at their discretion.
ATF/OGA – Accredited Training Fellow
F/OGA – Fellow
FIT/OGA – Fellow-in-Training
| Organization | Levels | Date | Locations | Content | hf:tax:level | hf:tax:location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Georgia Educational Training Agency C| Brenda Fitzgerald | Classroom Educator | 2025 Associate (70 hours) In-Person
Location: Cost: $800 + $125 book fee due first day of class
| Georgia, In-Person | Classroom Educator 30 hour 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 multisensory teaching of reading, writing, and spelling. The method and materials presented will be appropriate for a wide age and grade level range of students. The course will follow guidelines set by the Orton-Gillingham Academy for the Classroom Educator level. Practicum Requirements: These guidelines also require a 50 hour practicum, and for those who intend to seek certification, a practicum may be arranged on an individual basis for an additional cost. Completion only of the course work without the practicum will qualify a person for Subscriber membership in the Academy. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | classroom-educator | georgia in-person |
Oregon Orton-Gillingham, LLC C| Mark Arneson, FIT/OGA | Associate | 2025 – 2026 Associate
In-person and Online
Location: George Fox University | In-Person, Online, Oregon | All coursework and practicum follow the OGA curriculum at the Associate level. Practicum: Available for an extra fee. The 10 observations cost $200 per observation ($2,000). Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree Fellow: Lynn Lamping, ATF/OGA, Mark Arneson, FIT/OGA | associate | in-person online oregon |
Literacy Nassau C| Karen Micciche, F/OGA | Classroom Educator | 2025 Classroom Educator – Virtual
| New York, Online | The coursework and practicum meet the requirements for the Classroom Educator level through the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Practicum: Our course model is designed to offer an all-inclusive, affordable pathway to Classroom Educator level certification. You will be provided with the complete support of an OGA Fellow who will supply the coursework, observations, personal guidance and mentoring to help you manage the application requirements and process. We can also assist you with finding a suitable practicum student if you need. Required practicum for Classroom Educator level certification is 50 hours over a minimum of 8 consecutive months, with 5 observations. Each tutoring session should be 40-60 minutes long and tutoring should take place at least twice a week on non-consecutive days. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree Fellow: Karen Micciche, F/OGA
| classroom-educator | new-york online |
Literacy Nassau C| Karen Micciche, F/OGA | Classroom Educator | 2025 Classroom Educator – Virtual
| New York, Online | The coursework and practicum meet the requirements for the Classroom Educator level through the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Practicum: Our course model is designed to offer an all-inclusive, affordable pathway to Classroom Educator level certification. You will be provided with the complete support of an OGA Fellow who will supply the coursework, observations, personal guidance and mentoring to help you manage the application requirements and process. We can also assist you with finding a suitable practicum student if you need. Required practicum for Classroom Educator level certification is 50 hours over a minimum of 8 consecutive months, with 5 observations. Each tutoring session should be 40-60 minutes long and tutoring should take place at least twice a week on non-consecutive days. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree Fellow: Karen Micciche, F/OGA | classroom-educator | new-york online |
Literacy Nassau C| Karen Micciche, F/OGA | Associate | 2025 Associate – Virtual
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION FLYER AND REGISTRATION
| New York, Online | The coursework and practicum meet the requirements for the Associate level through the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Practicum: Our course model is designed to offer an all-inclusive, affordable pathway to Associate level certification. You will be provided with the complete support of an OGA Fellow who will supply the coursework, observations, personal guidance and mentoring to help you manage the application requirements and process. We can also assist you with finding a suitable practicum student if you need. Required practicum for Associate level certification is 100 hours over a minimum of 8 consecutive months, with 10 observations. Each tutoring session should be 40-60 minutes long and tutoring should take place at least twice a week on non-consecutive days. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree Fellow: Karen Micciche, F/OGA | associate | new-york online |
Literacy Nassau C| Karen Micciche, F/OGA | Associate | 2025 Associate A and B – Virtual
| New York, Online | The coursework and practicum meet the requirements for the Associate level through the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Practicum: Our course model is designed to offer an all-inclusive, affordable pathway to Associate level certification. You will be provided with the complete support of an OGA Fellow who will supply the coursework, observations, personal guidance and mentoring to help you manage the application requirements and process. We can also assist you with finding a suitable practicum student if you need. Required practicum for Associate level certification is 100 hours over a minimum of 8 consecutive months, with 10 observations. Each tutoring session should be 40-60 minutes long and tutoring should take place at least twice a week on non-consecutive days. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree Fellow: Karen Micciche, F/OGA | associate | new-york online |
Stern Center for Language and Learning E| proflearning@sterncenter.org Registration Contact: SJ Laskspur Course Information Contact: | Certified, Workshops | 2025 February 4th On-Line Orton-Gillingham: Focus on Morphology 8:30 am -3:30 pm $250 | Online, Vermont | Fellow: Peggy Price, F/OGA | certified workshops | online vermont |
Sheehy Educational Training and Therapeutic Services (SETTS) C| Karen Sheehy, F/OGA | Associate | 2024 – 2025 Associate Online (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST)
$3,200.00 for the training course, practicum, and observations CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS Once the Terms and Conditions have been read, request an application for the course to: Karen Sheehy, M.A., F/OGA
| Indiana, Online | The coursework and practicum meets the Academy standards at the Associate level. Practicum: Once the course content is completed, a required supervised practicum takes place. Trainees enrolled in this course must demonstrate mastery of the skills learned in theory by teaching one student with dyslexia (or suspected SLD) under the supervision of the Fellow. Each trainee will plan 100 lessons to be taught a minimum of 45 minutes to 1 hr. twice a week on opposite days (e.g. M/W, T/TH) SOAP Notes are to be kept and submitted to the Fellow or FIT with each lesson plan. A minimum of 10 formal observations must be completed. The trainee will submit a video along with the lesson plan and completed student work. After viewing the lesson, the Fellow or FIT will contact the trainee to discuss the strengths and areas for improvement. Trainees are required to keep a teacher and student notebook for use during the practicum. The notebooks should be organized and up to date. Upon successful completion of the practicum, trainees may be recommended to apply for membership to the Academy at the Associate level. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree Fellow: Karen Sheehy, F/OGA, Michelle Norris, FIT/OGA | associate | indiana online |
Stern Center for Language and Learning E| proflearning@sterncenter.org Registration Contact: SJ Laskspur Course Information Contact:
| Workshops | Course: The Power of Assessment: 30 hours https://sterncenter.org/course/the-power-of-assessment-effective-tools-for-guiding-instruction/
| Online, Vermont | Presenter: Melissa Farrall, Ph.D. | workshops | online vermont |
Stern Center for Language and Learning E| proflearning@sterncenter.org Registration Contact: SJ Laskspur Course Information Contact: | Workshops | 1. How to Measure Writing Progress: 2.5 hours https://sterncenter.org/course/progress-monitoring-for-written-expression/ 2. Fluency Assessment and Instruction: 2.5 hours https://sterncenter.org/course/fluency-linking-assessment-to-instruction/ 3. Testing 101: The Basics: 2.5 hours 4. Reading Comprehension and Executive Functioning: 2.5 hours https://sterncenter.org/course/reading-comprehension-and-executive-functioning/
| Online, Vermont | Presenter: Melissa Farrall, Ph.D. | workshops | online vermont |
Stern Center for Language and Learning E| proflearning@sterncenter.org Registration Contact: SJ Laskspur Course Information Contact: | Workshops | 1. Demystifying Dyslexia: 2.5 hours https://sterncenter.org/course/demystifying-dyslexia-workshop/ 2. Orthographic Processing: What Is It Really? Interactive Workshop: 2.5 hours https://sterncenter.org/course/orthographic-processing-what-is-it-really/ 3. Dysgraphia Workshop: 2.5 hours https://sterncenter.org/course/dysgraphia-identification-assessment-and-intervention/ | Online, Vermont | Presenter: Melissa Farrall, Ph.D. | workshops | online vermont |
Smart-Street Educational Consulting C| Janet Street, F/OGA
| Associate, Online | 2024 – 2025 Associate B (70 hours) Online, 60 hours synchronous, 10 hours asynchronous
| Georgia | The Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Course is a 70-hour, comprehensive, nine-month class. The class provides attendees with an understanding of the specific procedures of the OG Approach and the underlying principles for teaching reading, spelling, and several other literacy skills to dyslexic students. Teachers learn how to instruct struggling readers in ways that unlock the code of reading and spelling. The course is geared for anyone searching for ways to teach dyslexic students 1:1 as a tutor providing reading intervention. Specific topics covered in the class Practicum: Practicum is offered for an additional fee. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree and the10-hour Subscriber Course; $49 through OGA (keep certificate as proof of completion) Fellow: Janet Street, F/OGA | associate online | georgia |
Kim Nau, F/OGA C| Kim Nau | Classroom Educator | 2024 Classroom Educator
Cost: $1,050 + optional practicum ($125 per observation) | New York, Online | The Classroom Educator (CE) course is designed for those interested in learning about the OG approach for group settings. Trainees will learn about the foundations of the OG approach, neurobiology of dyslexia, reading acquisition, the structure of the English language, phonology, spelling rules, syllable types, and syllable division patterns. Coursework is 34 hours: 28 hours synchronous, 6 hours asynchronous (readings, videos, assessments, and additional assignment) Practicum: The practicum is an additional cost of $125 per observation and is for those who want to attain the Classroom Educator level certification from the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA). It consists of 50 hours of a supervised practicum with 2 or more students in a group setting. There are at least 5 observations which are conducted over 8 consecutive months. Each video observation includes constructive feedback The OGA does not offer certification without a practicum. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree Fellow: Kim Nau, F/OGA | classroom-educator | new-york online |
Stern Center for Language and Learning Registration Contact: Course Information Contact: | Workshops | 2024 Introduction to Orton-Gillingham: Classroom Educator K-2 Sept 20 | Sept 27 | Oct 18 | Nov 8 | Nov 22 | Dec 4 Sept, Oct, and Nov dates: Dec 4: 12:30 – 3:30 pm ET Cost: $1,160 | Online, Vermont | In this five-and-a-half-day course, you will gain a basic understanding of the OG Approach and how to develop an OG lesson. You’ll learn about the reading brain and dyslexia, phonemic awareness, handwriting, syllable types, syllable division, spelling patterns, and more. This course focuses on teaching OG in the K–2 classroom and meets the coursework requirements for Orton-Gillingham Academy Classroom Educator Level. You will be given access to an online library of video clips about the OG lesson plan, electronic teaching resources, and optional office hours with the course instructor. Practicum: There is no practicum option for this introductory course unless you are part of a school district with a contract for the OG Classroom Educator Practicum. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree
| workshops | online vermont |
Stern Center for Language and Learning Registration Contact: SJ Laskspur Course Information Contact: | Certified, Workshops | 2025 Online, synchronous Reading and the Brain
| Online, Vermont | This interactive course is designed for the Orton-Gillingham (OG) or Structured Literacy (SL) educator who already has a basic understanding of the structure of the English language and wishes to learn more about the neuroscience of reading. You will leave with an in-depth understanding of phonemic proficiency, phonology, reading and spelling development, reading fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and sentence structure. You will learn practical strategies you can immediately implement. The course is available for three graduate credits and can be used toward Certified Level Coursework requirements. This course is only offered every 2-3 years. Fellow: Peggy Price, F/OGA
| certified workshops | online vermont |
Stern Center for Language and Learning Registration Contact: SJ Laskspur Course Information Contact: | Certified, Workshops | 2025 Online, synchronous
| Online, Vermont | The workshops also count toward OGA Certified Level and OGA CEU’s
Fellows: Peggy Price, F/OGA, Kim Nau, F/OGA, | certified workshops | online vermont |
Kim Nau, F/OGA C| Kim Nau
| Associate | 2025 Associate Level
Cost: $2,100 + optional practicum
| New York, Online | This 70 hour Associate level coursework follows the OGA curriculum. Practicum: The practicum is available for an additional cost. It is for those who want to attain the Associate Level certification from the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA). The Associate Level practicum consists of a minimum of 100-hours working 1:1 with a student (10 observations conducted over 8 consecutive months). Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree Fellow: Kim Nau, F/OGA | associate | new-york online |
Kim Nau, F/OGA C| Kim Nau
| Certified, Workshops | Ongoing 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm EST (course modules held monthly) The course module is for anyone looking to develop their Associate level skills, or for professional development, or to accrue CEU’s. CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION
| New York, Online | OGA Certified Level: 100 hours This course meets the requirements for the Orton-Gillingham Academy’s Certified Level credential. Practicum: The practicum is 200 hours with a minimum of 10 observations and can be scheduled on an individual basis for an extra fee. Prerequisite: For Certified level, participants must be a member of the Academy at the Associate level. Fellow: Kim Nau, F/OGA | certified workshops | new-york online |
Blueprint Shoreline Reading Specialists C| Betsy Kessler | Associate, Classroom Educator | Ongoing – Available for onsite, in-person training Classroom Educator Associate Blueprint Shoreline Reading Specialists are available to conduct onsite, in-person trainings. Please contact Betsy Kessler for more information. | Connecticut, In-Person | The 30 hour Classroom Educator course is designed to teach classroom teachers, special education teachers, reading teachers, speech and language pathologists as well as interested faculty and administration about dyslexia. The curriculum includes understanding and diagnosing dyslexia, the educational approach to treating dyslexia, and materials and lesson plan ideas for teaching students with dyslexia. The Associate level course builds on the Classroom Educator course and prepares practitioners to work one-on-one with students with dyslexia. This coursework delves deeper into topics such as vocabulary, morphology, advanced lesson planning, dyslexic brain, testing, and student learning profiles. Practicum: A practicum is required for Academy membership and can be arranged by request. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | associate classroom-educator | connecticut in-person |
Kim Nau, F/OGA C| Kim Nau | Classroom Educator | 2025 Classroom Educator
Cost: $1,050 + optional practicum Virtual CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION
| New York, Online | The Classroom Educator (CE) course is designed for those interested in learning about the OG approach for group settings. Trainees will learn about the foundations of the OG approach, neurobiology of dyslexia, reading acquisition, the structure of the English language, phonology, spelling rules, syllable types, and syllable division patterns. These hours are also applicable towards Associate Level coursework. Practicum: The practicum is for those who want to attain the Classroom Educator level certification from the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA). It consists of 50 hours of a supervised practicum with 2 or more students in a group setting. There are at least 5 observations which are conducted over 8 consecutive months. The practicum is $185 per observation. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree Fellow: Kim Nau, F/OGA, Dawn dePoto-Sietas, FIT/OGA | classroom-educator | new-york online |
Jennings Miller, F/OGA C| Jennings Miller, F/OGA | Certified | Ongoing Virtual One Monday Night Live Course: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm EST Coursework can either be attended for a combination of Live + Asynchronous Hours or as asynchronous webinars. Each module is 2 hours of live content + 2-8 additional hours of asynchronous content. | Georgia, Online | The coursework follows the OGA Curriculum at the Certified level. Practicum: Practicum is available by application. Prerequisite: Completion of the Associate level coursework and practicum. Fellow: Jennings Miller, F/OGA | certified | georgia online |
Jennifer Tavello, F/OGA C| Jennifer Tavello | Classroom Educator | 2025 On-going/TBD Online, 30 synchronous hours 8:30 am – 3:00 pm EST Cost: $1,500 (includes practicum) | Connecticut, Online | The coursework and practicum meets the OGA requirements for Classroom Educator level. This certification provides the participant with skills and principles of the Orton-Gillingham Approach to provide and modify literacy instruction in the classroom or small groups. Practicum: The fee for this course includes the practicum. The practicum is required for OG Academy membership at the Classroom Educator level. The practicum entails 50 hours of teaching a group of students over a minimum of 8 months. Includes 5 observations by Fellow or qualified supervisor. Practicum begins when coursework is completed. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree Fellow: Jennifer Tavello, F/OGA | classroom-educator | connecticut online |
Orton Gillingham Reading Specialists C| Abbe Pedersen | Associate | 2024 – 2025 Online Associate A, Part 1
Cost $3,280 plus materials (~$50) CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
| Minnesota, Online | The 60 hours of coursework and the 100 hour practicum meet the Academy standards at the Associate level. Optional 5 graduate credits available. Practicum: At least 100 hours of which 60 hours are directly supervised. 2 students which we can provide for you. One at 5 pm Central Time and one at 6 pm Central Time beginning October 2, 2024 on Mondays and Wednesdays. Part 2 is 25 hours to complete the 60 hours. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree
| associate | minnesota online |
Stern Center for Language and Learning Registration Contact: Course Information Contact: | Workshops | 2025 Online/Virtual Jan 10 | 8:00 AM–3:30 PM ET Cost: $1,160 | Online, Vermont | Introduction to the Orton-Gillingham Approach for Upper Grades The Orton-Gillingham (OG) Approach is the underlying foundation of all multisensory, structured literacy instruction. This course is designed for classroom teachers in grades 3-12. You will gain a basic understanding of the OG Approach and learn how to design integrated reading and spelling lessons. You’ll learn about the reading brain and dyslexia, handwriting, syllable types, syllable division, spelling patterns, and more. You will leave class with a detailed guide for teaching suffixes, prefixes, Latin roots, and Greek combining forms. This hands-on, interactive online course will cover the structure of the English language and how to teach it sequentially and systematically using a multisensory approach. This course is available for three graduate credits. The course meets the coursework requirements for Orton-Gillingham Academy Classroom Educator Level. You will be given access to an online library of video clips about the OG lesson plan, electronic teaching resources, and office hours with the course instructor. Practicum: A practicum is not being offered. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | workshops | online vermont |
Key Learning Center C| Catherine McKenzie, MSM Certified Teacher | Workshops | 2025 – TBD Marilyn Zecher Multisensory Math Usually in June | In-Person, North Carolina | Based on the Orton-Gillingham approach, Multisensory Mathematics applies the research-based Concrete- Representational-Abstract (CRA) approach to teaching mathematics as advocated by the National Math Panel and the NCTM. Concepts and skills are taught systematically from simple to complex with review and reinforcement to develop mastery. New information is taught through visual, auditory, and tactile kinesthetic modalities to ensure students form a deep conceptual understanding of mathematical operations and language. Practicum: Multisensory Math Level 1 can be followed by a practicum that leads to MSM Certification. Instructor: Catherine McKenzie, MSM Certified Trainer | workshops | in-person north-carolina |
Camperdown Academy Teacher Training Program C| Suzanna Greer | Classroom Educator |
Ongoing | In-Person, South Carolina | The coursework and practicum follow the guidelines of the Orton-Gillingham Academy Curriculum at the Classroom Educator level. Practicum: Scheduled independently for an additional fee. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | classroom-educator | in-person south-carolina |
Stern Center for Language and Learning Registration Contact: Course Information Contact: | Certified, Workshops | 2024-2025 Orton-Gillingham Diagnostic Assessment Workshop Series
2024 Aug 5 | 8:30 AM–3:30 PM ET 2025 | Online, Vermont | Assessment is a critical component of designing effective instruction. Effective literacy instruction demands that educators have a deep understanding of the developmental progression of reading skills and know how to link assessment to instruction. This workshop series provides participants with a detailed Orton-Gillingham (OG) scope and sequence for grades K–2. This course counts toward OGA Certified Level training. Fellow: Peggy Price, F/OGA, Amy Ducey, FIT/OGA | certified workshops | online vermont |
Blosser Center for Dyslexia Resources C| Jennifer Robinson
| Associate | Ongoing Associate A Virtual – Synchronous Cost: $2,400
| Online, Oregon | The Orton-Gillingham Associate Training coursework (64 hours) follows the standards and curricula set forth by the Orton-Gillingham Academy. The online coursework is conducted live via Zoom. This instruction provides trainees with the basics of the Orton-Gillingham Approach and will allow them to work 1:1 using the Orton-Gillingham Approach under the mentorship of a Fellow. All coursework materials are sent electronically. Upon successful completion of the course, trainees will be eligible to complete their practicum and then apply to the OGA for Associate level certification Practicum: 100 hours supervised practicum over 8 consecutive months, with 10 remote observations performed by the Fellow. Observations: Scheduled individually for an additional fee Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree, fluency in the English Language, experience working with children
| associate | online oregon |
Achieve with OG, LLC C| Colleen Zink, FIT/OGA | Associate | 2025 Associate A – 70 hours In-Person
$1,650 Location Exact location TBD in spring 2025 | In-Person, Kansas | This 70-hour course provides the knowledge base for individuals to use the Orton-Gillingham Approach in a 1:1 setting. The Associate Training Course provides the rationale for using the OG Approach with individuals with dyslexia. Components of the course include the brain basis for reading and the essential components of evidence-based reading instruction. It provides a diagnostic-prescriptive approach to assessment, instructional sequences, and lesson planning and delivery for the individual learner. It does not include a practicum, which is required for Academy membership. The practicum can be arranged on request after the coursework is completed. This course offers college credit for an extra fee. Practicum: The practicum would be contracted with the instructor for an additional cost. Completion of coursework and practicum prepare the trainee to apply for Associate Certification with the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | associate | in-person kansas |
Key Learning Center C| Carrie Erb, Executive Director. A/OGA | Certified | 2024 – 2025 Bridge from Basic to Advanced Course In-Person and Live Online Course CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
| In-Person, North Carolina, Online | A follow-up to the OG Associate Course, and/or Part One of OG Certified, this course is for those who are ready to work with higher-level language concepts. Key’s Level III sequence is presented with a focus on strategies for remediation of the older student. A review of syllabication and spelling generalizations is the bridge from phonology to advanced language skills. The morphological layer of English (prefixes, roots, and suffixes) and a sequence for morpheme instruction are introduced as well as an introduction to syntax and writing strategy instruction. Practicum: Practicum will begin once Certified part 2 is offered in the summer of 2024. Prerequisites: Bridge may be taken as a stand-alone course after Associate or as Part One of Certified. Fellow: Concha Wyatt, F/OGA | certified | in-person north-carolina online |
Fraser Academy C| Colleen Chow, ATF/OGA | Associate | Ongoing Associate A | Canada, In-Person | The Associate level coursework and practicum meeets OGA standards. The training consists of high-quality training in structured, multisensory language instruction that extends from basic phonics, reading, writing and spelling to higher level word attack and writing skills. This approach also gives participants the opportunity to learn the structure of written English through systematic and multisensory teaching techniques. Practicum: The practicum is scheduled on an individual basis for an extra fee. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree, Classroom Educator Coursework | associate | canada in-person |
Fraser Academy C| Colleen Chow, ATF/OGA
| Certified | Ongoing | Canada, Online | This coursework follows the OGA curriculum for the Certified level, Part 1 (50 hours) Practicum: The practicum is scheduled on an individual basis for an extra fee. Prerequisite: Associate level membership in OGA
| certified | canada online |
Orton-Gillingham of the North Shore, LLC C| Kerri McDonald-Schaub, ATF/OGA | Associate | Ongoing | Massachusetts, Online | After completing the Introduction to OG: The First 30 Hours, you may elect to continue on with the OG Associate Level course and practicum which provides teachers with the opportunity to apply the principles of OG instruction in a 1:1 setting. The participant will attend an additional 30-hour course and design and teach 100 lessons under the supervision of Kerri McDonald-Schaub, an OGA Accredited Training Fellow. Graduate Credits: 5 graduate credits available through Fitchburg State University for an additional fee. Practicum: The practicum requires a minimum commitment of 10 consecutive months during which the participant will receive 10 formal observations. For more information, contact Kerri at ognorthshore@gmail.com. This course begins in September 2023. Space is limited. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree Fellow: Kerri McDonald-Schaub, ATF/OGA | associate | massachusetts online |
Oregon Orton-Gillingham, LLC C| Mark Arneson, FIT/OGA | Classroom Educator | 2025 Classroom Educator
In-person and Online
Location: George Fox University | In-Person, Online, Oregon | All coursework and practicum follow the OGA curriculum at the Classroom Educator level. Practicum: Available for an extra fee. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree Fellow: Lynn Lamping, ATF/OGA, Mark Arneson, FIT/OGA | classroom-educator | in-person online oregon |
The Sally Borden Program at Friends Academy C| Shelbi Randenberg | Associate | 2025 Associate Part 1 Options, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm EST
Part 2 Options, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm EST:
Training Cost: $1,650 Virtual – All hours are synchronous. | Massachusetts, Online | The Sally Borden Program at Friends Academy is sponsoring an Orton-Gillingham Institute, which provides a training course for educators and parents. The 60-hour training prepares its participants for the Associate level at the Academy. The courses are designed for teachers who work with students with dyslexia or language-based learning differences. During this training, participants will learn about dyslexia and reading difficulties as well as the following fundamental elements of the Orton-Gillingham Approach: introduction to phonology, basic phonics, morphology and words derived from Anglo-Saxon, Latin, and Greek, strategies for multi-sensory instruction, formal and informal testing and how to use that information for tutorials, OG lesson planning, writing and grammar skills and handwriting instruction, and mock tutoring sessions. Practicum: For an additional fee, the practicum is arranged on an individual basis after completing the coursework. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | associate | massachusetts online |
The Sally Borden Program at Friends Academy C| Shelbi Randenberg | Classroom Educator | 2025 Classroom Educator Course Dates:
9:00 am – 4:00 pm EST Training Cost: $1,150 Virtual – All hours are synchronous. | Massachusetts, Online | The Sally Borden Program at Friends Academy is sponsoring an Orton-Gillingham Institute, which provides a training course for educators and parents. The 30-hour training prepares its participants for the Classroom Educator level at the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Practicum: For an additional fee, the practicum is arranged on an individual basis after completing the coursework. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree
| classroom-educator | massachusetts online |
Greengate School at Randolph C| Jennings Miller, F/OGA | Associate | Ongoing | Alabama, Online | The Associate coursework (65 + hours) provides the rationale for using the OG Approach with individuals with dyslexia. Components of the course include the brain basis of reading and the essential components of evidence-based reading instruction. It provides a diagnostic-prescriptive approach to assessment, instructional sequences, and lesson planning and delivery for the individual learner. If you live in the Huntsville area and are interested in part time or full time work as a dyslexia therapist at The Greengate School for Dyslexia, the cost of the coursework and all practicum is included in employment. Contact Dr. Hargett for more information about employment at Greengate. No prior experience is necessary. Practicum: Practicum is offered. Contact Jennings Miller to arrange the practicum. Prerequisite A Bachelor’s Degree is required. Fellow: Jennings Miller, F/OGA | associate | alabama online |
Therapeutic Language Consulting C| Janet George, ATF/OGA | Classroom Educator | 2025 Date & Time: TBD Virtual – Synchronous Fee: $1,500 (includes practicum) Course manual is provided. Trainees must purchase the Language Tool Kit (Rome/Osman). Trainees will receive many support files to use within the classroom setting, as well as access to the private FB group for ongoing support. | Indiana, Online | The Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator coursework provides the participant with skills and the principles of the Orton-Gillingham Approach to provide and modify literacy instruction in the classroom or small groups. Coursework Hours: 40 hours – virtual – 95% synchronous, 5% asynchronous Practicum Requirements: 50 hours supervised practicum teaching a group of students over a minimum of 8 months is required. Includes 5 observations by Fellow or qualified supervisor. The practicum fee is included in course fees. Practicum begins when coursework is successfully completed Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in any area of study | classroom-educator | indiana online |
Dyslexia Institute for Language and Learning C| Pledger Fedora, Ph.D., F/OGA | Associate | Ongoing | New Jersey, Online | This 60 hour course provides trainees with the basics of the Orton-Gillingham Approach and is intended to provide trainees with the skills that will allow them to work either 1:1 or in a small group using Orton-Gillingham Approach. The course follows the curriculum and guidelines of the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Upon completion, trainees will be able to work with students in a classroom, small group, or 1:1 setting. Associate Option B upon request. Practicum: 100 hours with 10 observations. Scheduled individually for an additional fee. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree Fellow: Pledger Fedora, Ph.D., F/OGA | associate | new-jersey online |
Edison Teaching and Learning Center C| Elizabeth Johnson, F/OGA | Associate | Ongoing | Online, Oregon | The Associate coursework (60 hours) provides the rationale for using the OG Approach with individuals with dyslexia. Components of the course include the brain basis of reading and the essential components of evidence-based reading instruction. It provides a diagnostic-prescriptive approach to assessment, instructional sequences, and lesson planning and delivery for the individual learner. The Part B components include adaptations for classroom instruction. An Associate member is qualified to provide 1:1 and small group instruction under the mentorship of an Academy Fellow (Tier 3). Practicum Requirements: 100 hours supervised practicum teaching 1-1 with 10 observations Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree and the completion of Classroom Educator Coursework | associate | online oregon |
Edison Teaching and Learning Center C| Elizabeth Johnson, F/OGA | Classroom Educator | Ongoing | Online, Oregon | The Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator coursework (30 hours) provides the participant with skills and the principles of the Orton-Gillingham Approach to provide and modify literacy instruction in the classroom or small groups (Tier 1 and Tier 2). Practicum: 50 hours supervised practicum over 8 consecutive months, minimum, which includes 5 observations of the trainee teaching complete lessons in a group (of at least 2 students) or classroom. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | classroom-educator | online oregon |
Alphabet City Tutors C| Katie Takayanagi, F/OGA | Associate | 2024 – 2025 Associate A & B (70 hours Coursework) Virtual – Synchronous Dates:
Practicum Seminar Saturdays: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm EDT
Cost: $5,000 includes coursework and practicum, + $300 for materials) To register, email Katie Takayanagi. | New York, Online, Rhode Island | This course satisfies requirements for both Associate Option A and Option B, as all participants will complete 70 hours of coursework and practicum may be completed with either all one-on-one students or half one-on-one and half small group.
Practicum: 100 hours, 10 observations Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | associate | new-york online rhode-island |
Low Country Orton-Gillingham Training C| Catherine Hagberg | Associate | Ongoing | In-Person, Online, South Carolina | The Associate level course meets the criteria of the OGA standards. Practicum: A supervised practicum with mentorship (10 observations over 100 hours) is offered to fulfill the requirements for OGA certification at the Associate level. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree Fellow: Sheila Costello, ATF/OGA, Catherine Hagberg, FIT/OGA, Susan Nyman, FIT/OGA, | associate | in-person online south-carolina |
Camperdown Academy Teacher Training Program C| Suzanna Greer | Associate | 2024 Associate B In-Person Dates:
8:30 am – 4:30 pm Tuition: $1,250 + $300 for required materials | In-Person, South Carolina | The coursework and practicum follow the guidelines of the Orton-Gillingham Academy Curriculum at the Associate level. Practicum: Scheduled independently for an additional fee. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | associate | in-person south-carolina |
The Oregon Dyslexia Institute C| Lynn Lamping, F/OGA | Associate | 2024 Dates:
8:00 am – 3:30 pm PST $2,400 Location: George Fox University – Stevens Building Room 207 | In-Person, Online, Oregon | All coursework and practicum follow the OGA curriculum at the Associate level. Practicum: Available for an extra fee. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | associate | in-person online oregon |
Savannah Dyslexia Tutoring C| Casey Welsh, ATF/OGA The Instruction Hub C| Candi Sellers, ATF/OGA | Certified | Fall of 2024 – Fall of 2026 100 hours of Coursework: Synchronous & Asynchronous | Georgia, North Carolina, Online | OGA Certified Level: 100 hours This course meets the requirements for the Orton-Gillingham Academy’s Certified Level credential. Practicum: The practicum is 200 hours with a minimum of 10 observations. Prerequisite: Associate level certification from OGA, Bachelor’s Degree | certified | georgia north-carolina online |
Commonwealth Learning Center Professional Training Institute C| Lauren Mitsis, F/OGA | Associate | Ongoing – Summers | Massachusetts, Online | The Associate course fulfills the Academy’s 70-hour coursework requirement for Associate Level Certification. Coursework is taught over 7 days in the summer. The remaining coursework is offered as 3 practicum seminars along with asynchronous hours. The practicum entails 100 lessons with mentoring from a Fellow. Practicum Requirement: The practicum fee is in addition to the coursework fee and may be paid in installments. Please read our website for more information. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | associate | massachusetts online |
Therapeutic Language Consulting C| Janet George, ATF/OGA | Fellow | Ongoing Monthy evenings from 7:00 pm – 9 pm and by appointment. Cost: $1,500 90 hours of synchronous coursework | Indiana, Online | Fellow-in-Training (FIT) prepares the participant to become an independent Fellow practitioner qualified to train and supervise others in the Orton-Gillingham Approach as well as provide instruction for the learner with dyslexia (Tier 3). It is important to recognize that the 3 year requirement is the minimum number of years. Practicum: 300 hours of supervised practicum over a minimum of 3 academic years beyond the 300 hours at Certified for a total of 600 hours. The practicum includes participation in a minimum of 3 complete trainings over the 3 year period including Associate and Certified trainings. Prerequisites: Master’s Degree in any area of study from an accredited institution and Certified level membership in the Academy. Experience teaching students of various ages and learning profiles. Evidence of continuing professional growth and development in the field of dyslexia beyond Certified level. Fellow: Janet George, ATF/OGA | fellow | indiana online |
Janet George, ATFC/OGA C| Janet George, ATFC/OGA | Certified | 2024 Saturday classes once a month beginning September 21, 2024 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Cost: $3,500 (includes 200 hour practicum) Participants will need to purchase Advanced Language Tool Kit through EPS Learning or similar vendor. Contact Janet George for registration information. | Indiana, Online | Certified Level: The Certified level coursework is designed to prepare the Certified member to have the knowledge and skill to provide instruction as an independent OG practitioner. This course includes the rationale for using the OG Approach with individuals with dyslexia at the advanced levels, including using a diagnostic-prescriptive approach, instructional sequences that span basic phonics to advanced linguistics concepts, lesson planning and delivery for the individual learner at any age and level, and assessment for all levels of learner. Training follows the seminal work of Rome/Osman. Minimum coursework hours: 100 hours beyond the 60 hours Associate for a total of 160 hours. Practicum Requirement: The 200 hours supervised practicum teaching is beyond the 100 hours of Associate for a total of 300 hours. Includes 10 observations by a Fellow/FIT/ or qualified supervisor. The practicum is with 2 different students: 1 at the lower level of language and 1 at the higher level of language instruction. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in any area of study and Associate level requirements. | certified | indiana online |
Janet George, ATF/OGA C| Janet George, ATF/OGA | Classroom Educator | Ongoing Cost: $1,000 All coursework (30 hours) is synchronous.
| Indiana, Online | The Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator coursework provides the participant with skills and the principles of the Orton-Gillingham Approach to provide and modify literacy instruction in the classroom or small groups (Tier 1 and 2). Minimum coursework hours: 30 hours Practicum Requirements: 50 hours supervised practicum teaching a group of students over a minimum of 8 months is required. Includes 5 observations by Fellow or qualified supervisor. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in any area of study | classroom-educator | indiana online |
Sunglow Literacy Consulting C| Jan Ellis-Clements, Ph.D., Fellow/OGA | Classroom Educator | Ongoing Please contact Jan Ellis-Clements to register. Virtual CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION Sunglow will also work with school districts to design a schedule that supports a strong fit for employees and their needs in professional development.
| In-Person, Online, Vermont | The requirements of this course meet the standards set by the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Course: 30 hours of course work instructed by a Fellow/OGA based on the Academy’s required curriculum at the Associate level, 50 hours in a supervised practicum teaching one-to-one under the direction of a Fellow/OGA and 5 observations. Prerequisities: Classroom Educator level requires a Bachelor’s degree
| classroom-educator | in-person online vermont |
Sunglow Literacy Consulting C| Jan Ellis-Clements, Ph.D., Fellow/OGA | Associate | Ongoing Virtual Please contact Jan Ellis-Clements to register. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION Sunglow will also work with school districts to design a schedule that supports a strong fit for employees and their needs in professional development.
| In-Person, Online, Vermont | The requirements of this course meet the standards of the Orton-Gillingham Academy at Associate Level Option B. Course: 60 hours of course work on using Orton-Gillingham with individuals and an additional 10 hours instruction working with small groups instructed by a Fellow/OGA based on the Academy’s required curriculum at the Associate level, 100 hours in a supervised practicum teaching one-to-one and in small groups under the direction of a Fellow/OGA ( 50 hours working with individuals; 50 hours working with small groups), and 5 observations of individual tutoring; 5 with small groups. Course time: 70 hours (60 on instruction with individuals, 10 small groups) Practicum: 100 hours ( 50 hours individual, 50 small groups) Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree Fellow: Jan Ellis-Clements, Ph.D., Fellow/OGA
| associate | in-person online vermont |
Sunglow Literacy Consulting C| Jan Ellis-Clements, Ph.D., Fellow/OGA | Certified | Ongoing Virtual or In-Person Contact Jan Ellis-Clements to register. | In-Person, Online, Vermont | The requirements for the Certified level meet the standards set forth by the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Coursework: 100 hours minimum (in addition to 60 hours at Associate for a total of 160 hours), by a Fellow, or by a FIT as designated by the Fellow Practicum Observations: 10 Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in any area of study, Fellow: Jan Ellis-Clements, Ph.D., Fellow/OGA | certified | in-person online vermont |
Georgia Educational Training Agency C| Brenda Fitzgerald | Associate | 2025 Associate (70 hours) In-Person
Location: Cost: $1,200 + $125 book fee due first day of class | Georgia, In-Person | Orton-Gillingham Associate 70 hour 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 multisensory teaching of reading, writing, and spelling. The course will follow guidelines set by the Orton-Gillingham Academy for Associate Level certification. Practicum Requirements: These guidelines also require a practicum, and for those who intend to seek certification, a practicum may be arranged on an individual basis for an additional cost. Completion only of the course work without the practicum will qualify a person for Subscriber membership in the Academy. Prerequisite: Bachelors Degree | associate | georgia in-person |
Learn Literacy C| Cheryl Urbanczyk, F/OGA | Associate, Classroom Educator | Ongoing Check website for details | Canada | Coursework and practicum are designed following the Academy curriculum thus fulfilling all requirements and expectations need for the application. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | associate classroom-educator | canada |
OG Answers LLC C| Diane Mayer | Associate | 2025 Associate – 70 hours In-Person
8:00 am -4:00 pm $1,700 (includes over $100 in materials) Location | Colorado, In-Person | This course provides the knowledge base for individuals to use the Orton-Gillingham Approach in a 1:1 setting. The Associate Training Course provides the rationale for using the OG Approach with individuals with dyslexia. Components of the course include the brain basis for reading and the essential components of evidence-based reading instruction. It provides a diagnostic-prescriptive approach to assessment, instructional sequences, and lesson planning and delivery for the individual learner. It does not include a practicum, which is required for Academy membership. The practicum can be arranged on request after the coursework is completed.This course offers college credit for an extra fee. Practicum: The practicum would be contracted with the instructor for an additional cost. Additional course hours will be completed during practicum. Completion of coursework and practicum prepare the trainee to apply for Associate Certification with the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | associate | colorado in-person |
Blueprint Shoreline Reading Specialists C| Betsy Kessler | Associate | 2025 Online via Zoom
| Connecticut, Online | The Associate level course builds on the Classroom Educator course and prepares practitioners to work one-on-one with students with dyslexia. This coursework delves deeper into topics such as vocabulary, morphology, advanced lesson planning, dyslexic brain, testing, and student learning profiles. Practicum: A practicum is required for Academy membership and can be arranged by request. Prerequisite: Course 1, OG Associate 30 hour coursework, Bachelor’s Degree | associate | connecticut online |
The Oregon Dyslexia Institute C|Lynn Lamping, F/OGA | Fellow | Ongoing | Oregon | Coursework and practicum follows the OGA curriculum. Prerequisite: Masters Degree | fellow | oregon |
The Oregon Dyslexia Institute C| Lynn Lamping, F/OGA | Certified | 2024 Dates:
8:00 am – 4:00 pm PST $1,500
| Online, Oregon | The coursework and practicum follow the OGA curriculum at the Certified level. Approved for 3 college credits Practicum: Available for an extra fee. Prerequisite: Bachelors Degree | certified | online oregon |
Northwest Dyslexia Resources C| Cathy Wyrick, ATF/OGA | Fellow | Ongoing | Oregon | Fellow coursework and practicum meets the standards of the OGA. Prerequisite: Masters Degree | fellow | oregon |
Northwest Dyslexia Resources C| Cathy Wyrick, ATF/OGA
| Certified | Ongoing | Oregon | Certified coursework and practicum follows the OGA curriculum. Prerequisite: Bachelors Degree | certified | oregon |
Northwest Dyslexia Resources C| Cathy Wyrick, ATF/OGA
| Associate | Ongoing | In-Person, Oregon | Associate coursework meets the standards of the OGA and leads to certification. This course is a mixture of lecture, practice/activities and discussions of required readings. The school year classes include in-depth discussions of issues with practicum students. It includes a manual (Sounds to Words); phonogram and rule cards; and a book of decodable text. Sounds to Words has at least one page of information/practice for each phonogram, rule and generalization. The manual provides an easy reference for procedures practiced in class. Materials are designed to move slowly enough for the most impacted students to succeed. Practicum: Practicum is a requirement of this course. Practicum observations may be in person or by Zoom. Prerequisite: Bachelors Degree | associate | in-person oregon |
ReadSource in partnership with The Schenck School C| Loretta Edmond
T| 404-252-2591 | Workshops | Ongoing | Georgia | EARLY LITERACY This workshop focuses on early literacy instruction. Preschool teachers will learn how to create a solid foundation for reading success and identify students with red flags for reading difficulty. Concepts covered will include some basic research around reading acquisition, phonological and phonemic awareness, oral language, letter naming, sequencing, handwriting, and the sound-symbol concepts of phonics. Prerequisite: None Fellow: Ellen Hill, F/OGA | workshops | georgia |
Stern Center for Language and Learning Registration Contact: Course Information Contact: | Certified, Workshops | 2024 Certified Level Coursework & Workshops One -Day recorded workshops.
* For anyone looking for an “OG Jumpstart” to review and sharpen OG teaching skills. | Online, Vermont | For Certified level, participants must be a member of the Academy at the Associate level. Fellow: Peggy Price, F/OGA | certified workshops | online vermont |
Orton Gillingham Reading Specialists C| Abbe Pedersen | Associate | 2024 – 2025 Associate A, Part 2 Dates: September 14, 2024 – February 6, 2025 22 Synchronous Online, and 3 asynchronous Cost: $2,480 | Minnesota, Online | The 60 hours of coursework and the 100 hour practicum meet the Academy standards at the Associate level. Optional 6 graduate credits available. Practicum: 60 hours directly supervised. 2 students which we can provide for you. One at 5 pm Central Time and one at 6 pm Central Time beginning October 3, 2024 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is in addition to the 60 hours of practicum for Part 1 for a total of 120 hours. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree, Associate Part 1 | associate | minnesota online |
Orton-Gillingham Instruction Learning Centre C| Laurie Leason, ATF/OGA | Classroom Educator | Date: Please contact Laurie to arrange your live, online instruction via Zoom. | Online | This online class consists of 30 hours of coursework conducted live via Zoom. This instruction prepares Classroom teachers to use the OG approach in the classroom setting and allows teachers to use direct instruction to bring a multisensory, structured, and linguistic phonics-based approach into the mainstream classroom. The curriculum will include: dyslexia and reading disorders; the rationale of the OG Approach; handwriting; phonological awareness, phonics, syllable division patterns, and spelling; elements of multisensory instruction, diagnostic-prescriptive teaching, and lesson planning; and preparing the application to the OGA for certification at the Classroom Educator membership level. All coursework materials are sent electronically. Upon successful completion of the course, trainees will be eligible to complete their practicum and then apply to the OGA for Classroom Educator level certification. 50 hours practicum available online or recorded lessons for an additional cost. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | classroom-educator | online |
Jenni Miller, F/OGA C| Jenni Miller | Associate | 2024 – 2025 Associate B (70 Hours)
Part One: $997 | Georgia, Online | All coursework follows OGA curriculum at the Associate level. The course is divided into two modules. If you’ve taken my Part One previously, you could take Part Two only. If you need to meet professional Learning requirements for the Georgia Early Literacy Act, Part One meets the requirements.
Practicum: A practicum is offered for an additional fee. An application id required. Visit https://www.jenningsmiller.com/trainings-and-mentorship for more information. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree in any area of study. Fellow: Jennings Miller, F/OGA
| associate | georgia online |
The Reading and Learning Clinic of Manitoba C| Dr. Valdine Bjornson, EdD, FIT/OGA | Classroom Educator | Ongoing
| Canada, In-Person, Online | This 30-hour course offers training for: teachers to use the Orton-Gillingham approach in a classroom setting, specialized tutoring intervention practice, the first step towards a Classroom Educator or Associate Level Orton-Gillingham accreditation (OGA) (with additional lesson plans, observations, and coursework required) During this training, attendees will learn about: Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | classroom-educator | canada in-person online |
Orton-Gillingham Instruction Learning Centre C| Laurie Leason, ATF/OGA | Associate | Date: Please contact Laurie to arrange your live, online instruction via Zoom.
| New York, Online | This online class consists of 64 hours of coursework conducted live via Zoom. Course topics include: Administration of informal diagnostic assessments, creating OG lesson plans, neurological underpinnings of dyslexia and the needs of dyslexic learners, phonological awareness, sound to symbol relationships, reliable spelling patterns, syllable structure, morphemic statue, diagnostic and prescriptive teaching, research based multisensory, direct and systemic instruction, handwriting instruction, vocabulary instruction, basic comprehension skills, developing individualized lessons and preparing the application to the OGA for certification at the Associate level. All coursework materials are sent electronically.
Upon successful completion of the course, trainees will be eligible to complete their practicum and then apply to the OGA for Associate level certification.
100 hours practicum available online or recorded lessons for an additional cost.
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | associate | new-york online |
ReadSource in partnership with The Schenck School C| Loretta Edmond
T| 404-252-2591 | Certified, Workshops | Ongoing | Georgia | WRITING WORKSHOP Writing, like reading, is a broad term. Under the writing umbrella, we find many important and critical areas for student success. This workshop will focus on the ways we use words to compose sentences and paragraphs. At the sentence level, attendees will work with the parts of a sentence and various sentence structures. Moving from sentences to paragraphs, attendees will focus on generating ideas, organizing thoughts, drafting content, and the editing process. Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for our workshops but having coursework at the Classroom Educator Level or Associate Level is highly preferred. This is a 10 hour course that satisfies some of the coursework requirement at the Certified Level of certification with the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Fellow: Ellen Hill, F/OGA | certified workshops | georgia |
ReadSource in partnership with The Schenck School C| Loretta Edmond
| Associate, Workshops | Ongoing Course availability: Offered throughout the school year and in the summers. Days and times vary.
| Georgia | LESSON PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION This workshop is geared toward practitioners working in one-on-one tutoring settings. In the Lesson Planning and Implementation workshop, attendees will use informal evaluations to determine where to begin with a student. They will also understand an OG sequence of skills, how they build upon each other, and learn the essential components of an OG lesson plan and the reciprocal nature of reading and spelling. Attendees will practice how to drill various phonogram decks and use metacognitive strategies to improve working memory in students. During the final day, attendees will design and write specific lesson plans with word lists/phrases/sentences at basic and advanced levels. Prerequisite: Classroom Educator or Associate Coursework. This is a 15-hour course. In conjunction with the Classroom Educator Class and Beyond the Basics, this course will satisfy the 70 hours of coursework requirement at the Associate Level (Option B) of certification with the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Fellow: Ellen Hill, F/OGA | associate workshops | georgia |
ReadSource in partnership with The Schenck School C| Loretta Edmond
| Certified, Workshops | Ongoing CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
| Georgia | READING COMPREHENSION & VOCABULARY This workshop will outline techniques for teachers to improve their students’ reading comprehension skills. The Reading Rope is a visual metaphor developed by Dr. Hollis Scarborough in 2001 to illustrate the various strands that must be intertwined for skilled reading to occur which includes skills necessary for word recognition and language comprehension. This workshop will focus on the language comprehension strand of the Reading Rope, and how it contributes to overall reading comprehension. Participants will understand the importance of building background knowledge, effective vocabulary instruction, and critical thinking skills (metacognition) to increase reading comprehension of nonfiction texts. This is a 15-hour course that satisfies a portion of the coursework requirement at the Certified Level of certification with the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Prerequisite: None but some Orton-Gillingham coursework is preferred. Fellow: Ellen Hill, F/OGA | certified workshops | georgia |
ReadSource in partnership with The Schenck School C| Loretta Edmond
| Certified, Workshops | Ongoing | Georgia | PHONOLOGY & MORPHOLOGY When closely examined, the English language reveals levels of influences from its origins, conquering countries, and the absorption of cultures along the way. This class will look at distinct time periods in which English underwent changes as well as the impact these changes had on pronunciation, vocabulary, and spelling. The course will focus on the elements and characteristics of each the layer with specific instruction on morphology beginning with Anglo-Saxon affixes through basic Latin roots and affixes. We will also explore the impact of suffixes on pronunciation, meaning, and usage. Attendees will be provided with tools and instructional procedures for teaching morphology to students in lower and upper elementary grades in one-on-one and group settings. This is a 15 hour course that satisfies some of the coursework requirement at the Certified Level of certification with the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for our workshops but having coursework at the Classroom Educator Level or Associate Level is highly preferred. Fellow: Ellen Hill, F/OGA | certified workshops | georgia |
ReadSource in partnership with The Schenck School C| Loretta Edmond | Certified, Workshops | Ongoing
| Georgia | INTERPRETING PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION This workshop focuses on gaining a better understanding of psychological testing. The class will help participants better understand the underlying processing issues of students with dyslexia by examining testing instructions such as the WISC-V and various achievement tests. The knowledge in this class will help the attendees learn how to describe students to other professionals and be more diagnostic and prescriptive in their instruction. This is a 15-hour course that satisfies some of the coursework requirements at the Certified Level of certification with the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Prerequisite: None but some Orton-Gillingham coursework is preferred. Fellow: Ellen Hill, F/OGA | certified workshops | georgia |
ReadSource in partnership with The Schenck School C| Loretta Edmond
| Certified, Workshops | Ongoing | Georgia | GRAMMAR WORKSHOP The Grammar workshop is intended for elementary and early middle school teachers who will be teaching grammar and writing concepts. Concepts covered will include parts of speech, sentence construction, diagramming and more! The emphasis will be on making grammar fun! This is a 10 hour course that satisfies some of the coursework requirement at the Certified Level of certification with the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this class. Fellow: Ellen Hill, F/OGA | certified workshops | georgia |
ReadSource in partnership with The Schenck School C | Loretta Edmond | Associate | Ongoing | Georgia | ASSOCIATE COURSE The Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Class is a comprehensive, nine-month class or two weeks during the summer months. The class advances an attendee’s understanding of the specific procedures of the OG Approach and the underlying principles in teaching reading, spelling and vocabulary to dyslexic students. Teachers learn how to instruct struggling readers in ways that unlock the code of reading and spelling. The course is geared for anyone searching for ways to teach dyslexic students, both as a one-on-one tutor or in the classroom. This is a 60-hour course that satisfies the coursework requirement at the Associate Level (Option A) of certification with the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Practicum: Contact ReadSource for more information. Prerequisites: Bachelor’s Degree. Fellows: Ellen Hill, F/OGA | associate | georgia |
ReadSource in partnership with The Schenck School C| Loretta Edmond
| Classroom Educator | 2024 Ongoing CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
| Georgia, Online | CLASSROOM EDUCATOR Classroom Educator focuses on the principles and fundamentals of the Orton-Gillingham Approach. This class will provide understanding of dyslexia, characteristics of the dyslexic learner, specific procedures for teaching these students primarily in reading and spelling, and adminstration of informal assessments. Specific areas covered will include phonemic awareness, all phonograms, syllable types, syllable division, short vowel rules, suffix rules, basic prefixes and suffixes, and plural rules. This is a 30 hour course that satisfies the coursework requirement at the Classroom Educator Level of certification with the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Practicum: Contact ReadSource for more information. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | classroom-educator | georgia online |
The Reading and Learning Clinical of Manitoba C| Dr. Valdine Bjornson, EdD, FIT/OGA | Associate | Ongoing
| Canada, In-Person, Online | This 60-hour course offers training for: Learning Disability or Reading/Spelling Difficulty. Teachers will learn to work win a 1:1 setting using diagnostic and prescriptive strategies to allow for maximum student growth. The course includes all topics from the Classroom Educator level as well as:
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | associate | canada in-person online |
Stern Center for Language and Learning E| proflearning@sterncenter.org Registration Contact: SJ Laskspur Course Information Contact:
| Associate | 2024 Summer CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
| Online, Vermont | The Orton-Gillingham (OG) Approach is the underlying foundation of all multisensory structured language instruction. You will learn both the structure of the English language and how to teach it sequentially and systemically to struggling readers including students with dyslexia. This course meets the requirements for the Orton-Gillingham Academy’s Associate Level certification. Practicum available for an additional cost. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | associate | online vermont |
Commonwealth Learning Center C| Lauren Mitsis, F/OGA
| Workshops | Ongoing Beyond Associate Seminars CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
| Massachusetts, Online | Beyond Associate seminars are designed for teachers who have completed Associate or Classroom Educator Orton-Gillingham training and seek further enhancement of their diagnostic and prescriptive teaching skills. Organized as a series of six seminars, participants may attend any or all of the sessions. These seminar hours count toward the CEU requirement for annual recertification through the Orton-Gillingham Academy.
| workshops | massachusetts online |
Garside Institute for Teacher Training at The Carroll School C| Ann French | Associate | 2024 – 2025 TBA
| In-Person, Massachusetts | This course fulfills the Academy’s 60-hour coursework requirement for Associate Level Certification. The additional 30 hours of coursework include supplementary Orton-Gillingham theory and practice, and seminars on assessment giving an overview of the new WISC-V, as well as other curriculum-based assessment tools. Trainees will teach reading and spelling skills using the Orton-Gillingham approach, a structured alphabetic-phonetic system that employs visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic pathways to learning. Reading and spelling are treated as interacting disciplines. Using the Orton-Gillingham approach, trainees will learn to individualize tutoring sessions with students. Throughout the course, trainees will attend a weekly two-hour coursework seminar. Practicum: 260 hours of supervised practicum Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | associate | in-person massachusetts |
Blueprint Shoreline Reading Specialists C| Betsy Kessler
| Classroom Educator | 2025 In-person in Madison, CT
Cost: $1,600 (additional fee of $40 to mail materials) Registration: email Betsy Kessler at blueprintshoreline@gmail.com | Connecticut, In-Person | This initial 30-hour course meets the requirements for the Classroom Educator certification through the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA). The CE course is designed to teach classroom teachers, special education teachers, reading teachers, speech and language pathologists as well as interested faculty and administration about dyslexia. The curriculum includes understanding and diagnosing dyslexia, the educational approach to treating dyslexia, and materials and lesson plan ideas for teaching students with dyslexia. Practicum: A practicum is required for Academy membership and can be arranged by request. Prerequisite: Bachelors Degree | classroom-educator | connecticut in-person |
Kim Bell, M.A., Fellow/OGA C| Kim Bell
| Certified | Ongoing | North Carolina | This training program follows the Certified curriculum of the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA). The training focuses on multisensory principles of teaching as well as current research-based language instruction designed to integrate reading with spelling and writing for the middle to high school age student. In addition to class hours, the course includes a student teaching component, follow-up observations, and consultation throughout the following year. The course fee includes textbooks, a training binder, a screening evaluation binder, and morpheme card decks.
For those wishing to apply for membership in the Academy at the Certified level, a practicum is required. Participation in a practicum can be arranged for an additional fee after the participant successfully completes all training requirements.
Prerequisite: Associate Level, Certified Level Part 1
Fellow: Kim Bell Fellow/OGA
| certified | north-carolina |
Kim Bell, M.A., Fellow/OGA C| Kim Bell | Associate | Ongoing | North Carolina | This training follows the Associate curriculum and guidelines set forth by the Orton-Gillingham Academy. The training includes student teaching which allows teachers to practice skills with a student while being observed and critiqued. In addition to coursework hours the training includes follow-up observations and consultation throughout the following year. The instructional content is specifically designed to address the needs of the elementary-aged student who exhibits reading and language learning difficulties. The course fee includes four textbooks, a training binder, a screening evaluation binder, and a phono card deck.
For those wishing to apply for membership in the Academy at the Associate level, a practicum is required. Participation in a practicum can be arranged for an additional fee after the participant successfully completes all training requirements.
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree
Fellow: Kim Bell, F/OGA
| associate | north-carolina |
The Fletcher School C| Laura Hutchison, Rankin Institute Program Coordinator | Associate, Classroom Educator | Ongoing in the Summers
| North Carolina | This seminar follows the Associate curriculum guidelines established by the OGA which includes classroom instruction, selected readings, and supervised teaching. Following this coursework, those interested in pursuing the Associate level credential with OGA must complete 100 hours of supervised teaching. This practicum may be arranged though The Rankin Institute or individually with the instruction Fellow. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degere | associate classroom-educator | north-carolina |
Fraser Academy C| Colleen Chow, ATF/OGA | Classroom Educator | Ongoing | Canada, In-Person | This course covers the OGA Classroom Educator curriculum coursework (40 hours) and is intended for educators working at a school in a classroom or small group setting. It does not include practicum which is required to attain membership with OGA. It is also the prerequisite for the Associate course for those wishing to work 1:1 with students. Practicum: The practicum is scheduled on an indiviual basis for an extra fee. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree and the OGA Subscriber Course | classroom-educator | canada in-person |
The Southport CoLab C| Erin Colon | Workshops | Connecticut | Collaborative Professional Development The Southport CoLAB provides the highest quality programs in training professionals, educators, and families using a collaborative, partnership-based approach with like-minded organizations and experts in the field. Our mission is to integrate research, practice, and advocacy to effect positive outcomes for people with learning and attention issues. Fellow: Theresa Collins, F/OGA | workshops | connecticut | |
Stephen Gaynor School C| Ann Edwards, Accredited Training Fellow/OGA | Classroom Educator | Ongoing | New York | A five-day training program introducing participants to the Orton-Gillingham multisensory reading approach and how it is used in the classroom. The course follows the curriculum and guidelines of the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Orton-Gillingham is an instructional approach intended primarily for use with persons who have difficulty with reading, spelling, and writing of the sort associated with dyslexia. This course is approved for 30 CTLE credit hours. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | classroom-educator | new-york |
Green River Literacy and Learning Center C| Laurie Cousseau | Associate | Ongoing Note: Available for off-site training domestically and internationally
| Massachusetts, Various Locations | Note: The Classroom Educator module can be applied towards the Associate Level. This 60 hour course is designed for both a 1:1 remedial or small group setting. This comprehensive training focuses upon the multisensory principles of teaching as well as evidence-based reading instruction. The course content involves a deep dive into: the neurological underpinnings of dyslexia, the history and structure of the English Language, phonological and phonemic awareness, speech sounds/articulation, phonics including spelling generalizations, syllable types and division patterns, an introduction to morphology, and practice designing and delivering diagnostic and prescriptive lesson.This course fulfills the curricula and standards set forth by the OGA at the Associate level. A 100 hour practicum follows and can be arranged upon request. Graduate Credit available. Prerequisite: Bachelors Degree | associate | massachusetts various-locations |
Kildonan Teacher Training Institute C| Kathleen Loftus Stewart, F/OGA | Certified | Ongoing | Connecticut, Online | Certified Level – Course I Certified Level – Course II Certified Level I course includes the following topics: -Knowledge of dyslexia and reading disabilities Certified Level — Course II Certified Level II course includes the following topics: -The stages of words attack and the O.G. lesson plan Prerequisites: Bachelor’s Degree; Member of the Academy at the Associate level | certified | connecticut online |
Liisa Freure, M.Ed., OCT, ATF/OGA T| 416.433.9580
| Certified | Ongoing
| Canada | Orton-Gillingham Training – Certified level. 100 hour course plus an additional 200 hour practicum fulfills the requirements of the Academy at the Certified level. Contact Liisa Freure for upcoming training opportunities. Prerequisite: Bachelors Degree | certified | canada |
Orton-Gillingham Academy | Subscriber | Ongoing Online Course | Online | The cost of the course is $49, and payable to OGA through Paypal. You do not need a Paypal account to use Paypal. This 10-hour online Subscriber Course offers an overview of the Orton-Gillingham Approach. The course follows the Academy’s Subscriber curriculum. After completion of the course, you can apply to the Academy for Subscriber Membership. The cost of the application is $50, and includes the first year dues. Yearly Subscriber membership dues are $50. It is our mission to teach the widest possible audience about dyslexia and the Orton-Gillingham Approach. This course was developed by Fellows of the Academy. | subscriber | online |
The Claremont School C| Evelyn Reiss, F/OGA | Workshops | Ongoing | Canada | 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. Fellow: Evelyn Reiss, B.Sc., B.Ed., M.A. | workshops | canada |
Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota/The Reading Center T| 507.288.5271 | Certified | Ongoing Online CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
| Minnesota, Online | Orton-Gillingham Training Class – Certified Level. “Advanced Training Institute with Practicum.” 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: Bachelors Degree | certified | minnesota online |
David Katz, F/OGA T| 732.548.3451 | Certified | Ongoing | New Jersey, New York | 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 | certified | new-jersey new-york |
Amy Bailin Consulting, Inc. C| Amy Bailin, F/OGA | Certified | Ongoing | New York | 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 | certified | new-york |
Ann Edwards, Accredited Training Fellow/OGA T| 917.669.0560 | Certified | Ongoing | New York | Orton-Gillingham Training – Complete Certified Level. Coursework and practicum designed to meet all the Academy standards at the Certified Level following the curriculum and guidelines of Academy. Prerequisite: Bachelors Degree, Associate Level Membership | certified | new-york |
Camp Spring Creek C| Susie van der Vorst | Certified | Certified Level 1 Ongoing in the Summer and Fall | North Carolina | Certified Level Training, Part I and 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 200 hour practicum (100 hours per level of instruction). Parts I 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. Prerequisites: Bachelors Degree Fellow: Susie van der Vorst, F/OGA | certified | north-carolina |
Triad Academy at Summit School T| 336.722.2777 | Certified | Ongoing | North Carolina | This program contains curricular material that partially meets requirements prescribed for Certified membership in the Orton-Gillingham Academy. 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. Prerequisite: Bachelors Degree | certified | north-carolina |
Blosser Center for Dyslexia Resources C| Danielle Schneider | Certified | Ongoing | Oregon | 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 Academys standards at the Certified level. The program spans a two-year period. Five college credits may be earned in connection with this program. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | certified | oregon |
Marcia P. Mann, F/OGA T| 843.363.2242 | Certified | Ongoing | South Carolina | Orton-Gillingham Training Certified Level. Coursework and practicum follow the curricula guidelines of the Academy. Please call for further information. Prerequisite: Bachelors Degree; Academy certification at the Associate Level | certified | south-carolina |
Kildonan Teacher Training Institute C| Kathleen Loftus Stewart, F/OGA
| Fellow | Ongoing | Connecticut | 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: Master’s degree; Certified level membership | fellow | connecticut |
Marcia P. Mann, F/OGA T| 843.363.2242 | Fellow | Ongoing | South Carolina | 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: Masters Degree; Academy certification at the Certified Level | fellow | south-carolina |
Camp Spring Creek Training and Outreach Center C| Susie van der Vorst, F/OGA | Subscriber, Workshops | Ongoing | North Carolina | 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 Academys membership fee for one year. Guest speakers will be speaking on an array of topics throughout the year Fellow: Susie van der Vorst, F/OGA | subscriber workshops | north-carolina |
Key Learning Center C| Carrie Erb, Executive Director, A/OGA | Associate | 2024-2025 Associate In-Person: June 2024 or Live Online: July 2024 – April 2025 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
| In-Person, North Carolina, Online | Coursework and Training meet the Academy’s standards at the Associate level. Key Learning Center’s Orton-Gillingham Associate Course is offered in two formats, in-person and live online. Course begins in summer, 2024. Please see brochure for complete details. Coursework meets the OGA Associate standards followed by a practicum that can be at the OGA Associate or OGA Classroom Educator level. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree and Key’s Foundations course | associate | in-person north-carolina online |
Blosser Center for Dyslexia Resources C| Jennifer Robinson | Classroom Educator | Ongoing Virtual – Synchronous Cost: $1,200 | Online, Oregon | The Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator Training coursework (40 hours) follows the standards and curricula set forth by the Orton-Gillingham Academy. The online coursework is conducted live via Zoom. This instruction prepares Classroom teachers to use the OG Approach in the classroom setting and allows teachers to use direct instruction to bring a multisensory, structured, and linguistic phonics-based approach into the mainstream classroom. All coursework materials are sent electronically. Upon successful completion of the course, trainees will be eligible to complete their practicum and then apply to the OGA for Classroom Educator level certification. Practicum: 50 hours supervised practicum over 8 consecutive months, with 5 remote observations performed by the Fellow. Observations: Scheduled individually for an additional fee Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree, fluency in the English Language, experience working with children | classroom-educator | online oregon |
Camperdown Academy Teacher Training Program C| Christine Smith, FIT/OGA | Certified | Ongoing | In-Person, South Carolina | The OG Certified Level training includes 100 contact hours of coursework and 200 hours of supervised practicum. The practicum must span two years. At Camperdown Academy, the coursework also spans two years as it is divided into two intensive workshops: Course 1 and Course 2. The courses may be taken in any order; they are not sequential. Qualified trainees may also receive three hours of graduate credit for each course. Participation in this course requires a Bachelor’s degree, successful completion of the Associate Level Training, and documentation of at least four observations by a Fellow. The course objectives conform to the Orton-Gillingham Academy’s guidelines. Practicum: If you are interested in pursuing Certified Level membership in the Academy, the two-year practicum will incur a separate fee. The cost of observations will be determined by the Fellow when they are scheduled. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree, successful completion of the Associate Level coursework, and documentation from at least four OG practicum observations along with the recommendation of your practicum supervisor. Fellow: Suzanna Greer, F/OGA, Christine Smith, FIT/OGA | certified | in-person south-carolina |
Camp Spring Creek C| Susie van der Vorst, F/OGA | Associate | Ongoing | North Carolina | Associate Level Training This course contains more than the required curricula for the Associate Level of the Orton-Gillingham Academy, 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 OGA members glean valuable information from even this course. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete a subsequent 100-hour practicum and application for Associate Membership in the Academy. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | associate | north-carolina |
Laurie E. Cuddy, F/OGA T| 541.535.3477 | Associate | Ongoing | Oregon | Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Training. Course and practicum based on the Academys standards. Topics: dyslexia, phonology and morphology, the motor component and writing process, lesson planning, the effectiveness and the Orton-Gillingham approach, and the Academys structure requirements. Prerequisite: Bachelors Degree | associate | oregon |
Sandhills School T| 803.695.1400 | Associate | Ongoing | South Carolina | 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: Bachelors Degree | associate | south-carolina |
Riverside School C| Cynthia Davis, F/OGA | Associate | 2025 – In Person Associate A (70 hours) Wednesdays & Saturdays
Fee: $1,900
LINK TO REGISTRATION & INFORMATION
| In-Person, Virginia | The Orton-Gillingham Approach to Teaching Reading and Spelling through Riverside School’s 70-hour Associate Class meets the OGA standards. We are looking to form a diverse class of curious and motivated learners who can prioritize the rigorous demands of the class and whose primary goal is to gain knowledge and skill for teaching those with dyslexia. Practicum: After completing all 70 hours of coursework, individuals interested in pursuing Associate Level Certification with the Academy may contact Cynthia Davis, Riverside School’s Fellow of Record for her availability to supervise the 100-hour, 8 to12 month Associate Practicum required for certification. Normally the cost of this practicum is covered by tutoring fees paid by the family of the practicum student. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree Fellows: Cynthia Davis, F/OGA, Charice Myers, FIT/OGA, Leda Spencer, FIT/OGA, Ann-Marie Lundmark, FIT/OGA | associate | in-person virginia |
The Claremont School C| Evelyn Reiss, B.Sc., B.Ed., M.A., F/OGA | Certified | Ongoing | Canada | 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 | certified | canada |
Commonwealth Learning Center Professional Training Institute C| Lauren Mitsis, F/OGA
| Certified | Ongoing – Every 2 years
| Massachusetts, Online | Certified Coursework and practicum follow the standards and curricula set forth by the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Practicum Requirement: The practicum fee is in addition to the coursework fee. Participant must be a member of the Orton-Gillingham Academy at the Associate Level or have submitted his or her Associate Level application by the time of enrollment. Participant must have ability to work with an advanced level student who will work at the level of morphology and advanced suffix rules. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | certified | massachusetts online |
Therapeutic Language Consulting at Fortune Academy C| Janet George, ATF/OGA | Associate | 2025 Associate: Virtual and In-pseron
70 hours of synchronous coursework, 10 hours asynchronous Cost: $3,000 (includes the required 100 hour practicum and 10 observations) Participants receive hundreds of support materials to have in their toolbox. A private FB group provides ongoing reminders, links, documents, and a weekly optional 1/2 hr meetings. | In-Person, Indiana, Online | Orton-Gillingham Training – Associate Level. This 80 hour course covers all the basic curricular components designed to transfer to a 1:1 teaching. The comprehensive training focuses on the multisensory principles of teaching as well as current research-based language instruction designed to integrate reading with spelling and writing. The class content includes phonological awareness, the history, and structure of the English language, phonology, syllable types and division patterns, introduction to morphology, spelling rules, and generalizations, and the neurological underpinnings of dyslexia. Trainees further gain practice interpreting testing, and planning/delivering individualized diagnostic and prescriptive lessons. This course is vetted by IDOE’s early literacy requirements. Practicum: A 100 hour practicum is required with a minimum of 10 supervised observations after the completion of the coursework. The practicum fee is included in the course fee. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree, completion of the OGA Online Subscriber Course before the first class | associate | in-person indiana online |
Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota/The Reading Center C|Barbara Zelinske | Associate | Ongoing In-person and Online Training CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
| Minnesota, Online | Orton-Gillingham Training Class – Associate Level. Basic Training Institute with Practicum. 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 | associate | minnesota online |
Dyslexia Institute for Language and Learning C| Pledger Fedora, Ph.D., F/OGA | Classroom Educator | Ongoing | New Jersey, Online | The 30-hour Classroom Educator course introduces participants to the Orton-Gillingham approach and how it is used in the classroom. The course meets the Academy standards for the Classroom Educator level. Upon completion, trainees will be able to work with students in a classroom or small group setting using the Orton-Gillingham Approach. Practicum: 50 hours supervised practicum teaching a group of students over a minimum of 8 months. Includes 5 observations. Scheduled individually for an additional fee. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | classroom-educator | new-jersey online |
Ann Edwards, Accredited Training Fellow/OGA Office| 917.699.0560 | Associate | Ongoing | New York | Orton-Gillingham Training -Complete Associate Level. Coursework and practicum designed to meet requirements prescribed for Associate Level membership in the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | associate | new-york |
Multi-Sensory Language Training Center or LDA-South Fraser Chap. #201 C| June B. Green, F/OGA | Associate | Ongoing | Canada | 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: Bachelors Degree | associate | canada |
The Claremont School C| Evelyn Reiss, B.Sc., B.Ed., M.A., F/OGA | Associate | Ongoing | Canada | 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 Degree | associate | canada |
Center for Assessment and Remedial Education (CARE) C| Mahjabeen Sadik, F/OGA | Associate | Ongoing Also available in Toronto. Contact Mahjabeen Sadik for more information. | Canada | Orton-Gillingham Teacher Training Course: 60 hours of course work and 100 hours of practicum designed to fulfill all requirements set by the Orton-Gillingham Academy for certification at the Associate level. Prerequisite: Bachelors Degree | associate | canada |
Center for Assessment and Remedial Education (CARE) C| Mahjabeen Sadik | Associate | Ongoing | Pakistan | Orton-Gillingham Teacher Training Course: 60 hours of course work and 100 hours of practicum designed to fulfill all requirements set by the Orton-Gillingham Academy for certification at the Associate level. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree | associate | pakistan |