Why Study OG?
Because the training is Unique & it Works!
OG training provides you with the strategies and techniques needed to successfully teach literacy to all students in the regular classroom and/or students with dyslexia / language-based learning disabilities. This is vital knowledge and information that is not found in other types of training (ex: teacher preparation programs, balanced literacy workshops) . The training focuses both on theory and practice. Each course begins with providing background knowledge of literacy development grounded in the 'science of reading'. This then forms the basis for understanding how to implement the approach, tools and strategies an OG lesson.
Each Orton-Gillingham training has information, at varying levels of complexity, on the following topics: the nature of the dyslexic learner; understanding the neurobiology of reading; understanding of reading development from decoding to reading for knowledge; the OG Approach: principles and knowledge of lesson plan design; knowledge of the history and structure of the language; knowledge of assessment measures; an optional intensive supervised practicum.
Teaching with OG is needed now! Literacy is a human right and all students deserve best first literacy teaching that is clear, explicit and provides the skills needed to be at level for learning.
Share My Excitement for OG!
Over the past 10+ years, I have been actively involved with Orton-Gillingham. The content caught my interest and I saw the strategies working. It quickly grew into a true passion. Ever since then I have been on an OG journey with continued study, attending conferences, and applying to the Academy. As a 'Fellow', I am excited to offer this training to share my knowledge of, experience in, and enthusiasm for OG to support others in teaching literacy as a critical life skill to all students.
Orton-Gillingham: The Original
OG is a teaching approach developed Dr Orton and Ms Gillingham in the early 1900s. It is explicit multi-sensory teaching of reading, spelling, penmanship, and writing designed to meet the needs of each learner. It is not a scripted program. Instruction is completely individualized to ensure student success.
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Associate Part 1 (Classroom Educator)
Associate Part 1 (Classroom Educator)
Associate Part 1 (Classroom Educator)
This initial training is for those wanting to learn direct structured explicit multisensory literacy instruction for teaching in a general education setting. The focus is on classroom and small group instruction.
Associate Part 2 (Remedial Tutoring)
Associate Part 1 (Classroom Educator)
Associate Part 1 (Classroom Educator)
Associate training is for those who will support students, either 1:1 or in small groups, with dyslexia, language-based learning disabilities, and/or requiring extensive remediation.
OGA Updates
Change to Training Hours for Associate Level
The OGA has changed the Associate Level training hours to be a minimum of 70 for both Option A and Option B . The difference between Option A and Option B will now be the manner in which the practicum is completed. Please note that this change is not reflected in the infographics.
