Founder of FUNDAMENTAL LEARNING
Liisa Freure, M.Ed., OCT, AT Fellow/OGA, SLDS/CERI-IDA
Liisa Freure has over 30 years of experience in the field of education. She is a former elementary school teacher in Toronto who received her M.Ed. from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. Liisa’s initial interest in research-based interventions for at-risk students began when traditional methods of instruction did not seem to work for some students. Then, after two of her own three children exhibited early signs of dyslexia, Liisa began to learn all that she could about strategies for intervention and remediation. This led her to go beyond her Special Education Training, to become certified as an education advocate and an Accredited Training Fellow with the Orton-Gillingham Academy. In addition, Liisa is trained in Structured Word Inquiry and continues to expand and enrich her understanding of language. Liisa now runs a private educational consulting and tutoring practice for students of all ages, consults with schools and clinics, speaks at conferences, and trains parents, teachers and other professionals in Structured Literacy. She has been actively involved with the Ontario Branch of the International Dyslexia Association since 2007 and has served in various roles including two terms as President.
Teacher Training Programs
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ORTON-GILLINGHAM TRAINING
FUNDAMENTALS (f.k.a. Foundations) is the prerequisite course for all training with Fundamental Learning.
After completing Fundamentals, you can sign up for:
– ASSOCIATE
– CLASSROOM EDUCATOR
– CERTIFIED
LOCATION: All training is currently being done virtually – using a combination of synchronous ZOOM meetings and asynchronous supplemental Independent Learning Modules
TRAINER: Liisa Freure M.Ed., OCT, F/OGA, SLDS/CERI-IDA
Please note – all classes are taught by a Fellow of the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA), formerly known as Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE).
* Private trainings can be arranged for any level
* Liisa is available to speak / present on topics of interest at OGA trainings run by other Fellows or organizations either virtually or in person.
Workshops and Presentations
Content and model can be tailored to meet the needs and interests of your group.
Past Presentations Include:
- Dyslexia 101 – What Every Teacher Needs to Know
- Teacher Training & Dyslexia
- What Makes O-G, O-G?!
- Introduction to Structured Literacy
- “Sight Words” / High Frequency Words – Teaching that aligns with Science
- Beyond “Magic <e>” An Introduction to Syllables and a few Basic Patterns
- Multisensory Grammar
- Phonology & Phonetics
- Phonological Awareness & Incorporating Multisensory Instruction
- Morphology 101
- Morphology & More
- Structured Word Inquiry
- Investigating Morphology Using a Structured Word Inquiry Approach
- Using Morphology in Content Subject Areas
- Word Wonderings and Wanderings
- Etymology / History of English
- Letters Have Stories Too
Sessions can be 1 hour, 1/2 or full day, several days, or even year-long partnerships.
Please contact us to discuss speaking engagements, workshop and presentation options.
Tutoring Services
We provide one-on-one Individualized Education Therapy for children and adults with learning difficulties/dyslexia using the Orton-Gillingham Approach and Structured Word Inquiry.