O-G Training Schedule—
— UPCOMING COURSES
Orton-Gillingham training
—accredited by Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA)
AND Orton-Gillingham Canada
After your application form has been reviewed, you will be sent a link to register and pay. Please check prerequisites or contact us for more information.
FUNDAMENTALS
A prerequisite for all O-G training with Fundamental Learning.
Fundamentals is intended as an introduction to the “Science of Reading” and orthographic linguistics, and provides a basic overview of the underlying components and rationale of the Orton-Gillingham approach.
Fall 2026 Fundamentals
Meeting on ZOOM
ONLINE (live) COURSE
Dates:
WEDNESDAYS: 5-8:30 pm ET
September 30
October 14, 28,
November 4, 11, 18
AND
SATURDAYS: 9 – 4:30 pm ET
October 3, 10, 17
November 14
Plus Independent Learning Modules (ILM): approximately 3 hrs between classes
Meet & Greet
Date: Tuesday, September 29
Time: 7:00 pm ET
ASSOCIATE PRACTITIONER
Intended for practitioners working with struggling readers of all ages, including those with dyslexia, in individual or group settings.
Prerequisite: Fundamentals with Fundamental Learning
The ASSOCIATE level training course continues working with the concepts introduced in Foundations with a more in-depth immersion into the linguistic structure of language, exploring the relationships between phonology, morphology, and etymology, as well as the History of the English Language. There is additional coursework in assessment, profile development, progress monitoring, diagnostic and prescriptive teaching, in-depth student error analysis, vocabulary development, basic grammar, as well as practice in designing and delivering O-G lessons.
Winter 2027 Associate
ONLINE COURSE
Dates:
WEDNESDAYS: 5-8:30 PM ET
January 13, 20
February 3, 10, 24
AND
SATURDAYS: 9-4:30 PM ET
January 16, 23, 30
February 13, 20
Plus Independent Learning Modules (ILM): approximately 3 hrs between classes
Meet & Greet
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2027
Time: 7:00 pm ET
CLASSROOM EDUCATOR
Intended for educators teaching in a general education setting – providing and adapting literacy instruction for the whole class or for small groups needing supplemental support.
Prerequisite: Fundamentals with Fundamental Learning
The CLASSROOM EDUCATOR level training course is specifically designed to equip teachers with tools and resources to deliver beginning literacy instruction in the classroom. Trainees walk away with a multitude of materials and ideas to use in the classroom, small groups or with individual students.
Fall 2026 Classroom Educator
ONLINE (live) COURSE
DATE: Wednesday, November 25th
TIME: 5pm – 8:30 pm ET
AND
DATE: Saturday, November 28th
TIME: 9am – 5:00 pm ET
Plus Independent Learning Modules (ILM): approximately 3 hrs/day
CLINICAL LEVEL TRAINING
Intended for practitioners who have completed the Associate level training and practicum. The Clinical Level (FKA Certified) expands and deepens the Associate Level concepts and equips the practitioner with the skills to address the needs of struggling readers of all ages, including those with dyslexia and more complex learning profiles, in any setting.
Prerequisite: Associate level training and Practicum completed
The CLINICAL (FKA CERTIFIED) level training course consists of an additional 100 hours of advanced coursework which includes current research, study of the brain, dyslexia and related difficulties, language structure, writing, grammar, morphology, etymology, assessment, error analysis, organization and study skills, technology, lesson planning and using O-G strategies across subject areas.
Coursework is delivered workshop style.
Please refer to the WORKSHOPS section for offerings.