Orton-gillingham (O-G) training
All training programs meet or exceed the standards set by the
Orton-Gillingham Academy as well as the International Dyslexia Association Knowledge and Practice Standards.
FUNDAMENTALS (Foundations)
introductory course* – a prerequisite for all OG training; Good working knowledge of English is required.
FORMALLY KNOWN as Foundations
NOTE: Fundamentals is intended as an introduction to the “Science of Reading” and provides
ONLY a basic overview of the underlying components and rationale of the Orton-Gillingham approach. Further training is required in order to teach using the Orton-Gillingham approach.
FUNDAMENTALS (Foundations)
Fall 2022 and Winter 2023
Stay tuned for more information!
FUNDAMENTALS
Summer 2022
July 5, 6, 7, 8
11, 12, 13
9:00 am – 2:30 pm EDT
Meet & Greet
July 4 – 7 – 8:00 pm
live on ZOOM
COURSE COMPLETE
PLUS Independent Learning modules
– approximately 2-3 hours/day following class
O-G ASSOCIATE PRACTITIONER
Prerequisite: MUST have previously taken FUNDAMENTALS (f.k.a. Foundations)
with Fundamental Learning
ALL TRAINING
IS
VIRTUAL
using ZOOM
ASSOCIATE PRACTITIONER
- Fall 2022
- Summer 2022
ASSOCIATE
Fall 2022 – Saturdays
CLICK HERE for APPLICATION form
Sept. 17, 24
Oct. 1, 15, 29
Nov. 12
9:00 – 5:00 EDT
live on ZOOM
Meet & Greet
Sept 12 -7-8:00 pm
PLUS Independent Learning modules
– approximately 3-4 hours between classes
After your application form has been reviewed, you will be sent a link to register and pay.
ASSOCIATE
Summer 2022
July 18, 19, 20 21
live on ZOOM
July 17 – 7-8:00 pm
COURSE COMPLETE
PLUS Independent Learning modules
– approximately 2-3 hours/day following class
CLASSROOM EDUCATOR
O-G CLASSROOM EDUCATOR
Prerequisite: MUST have previously taken FUNDAMENTALS (f.k.a. Foundations)
with Fundamental Learning
ALL TRAINING
IS VIRTUAL
using ZOOM
CLASSROOM EDUCATOR
- Fall 2022
- Summer 2022
CLASSROOM EDUCATOR
Fall 2022
Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
live on ZOOM
CLASSROOM EDUCATOR
Summer 2022
COURSE COMPLETE
Friday, July 29
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
live on ZOOM
PLUS Independent Learning modules
– approximately 3 hours following class
CERTIFIED
LEVEL
CERTIFIED LEVEL
Prerequisite: MUST have previously taken FUNDAMENTALS and ASSOCIATE
with Fundamental Learning
OR if you are an Associate member of The Academy, please send information about your previous training, including where you completed your training.
CERTIFIED
LEVEL
- Winter 2022
Introduction to Multisensory Grammar – 4-part Workshop series
Prerequisite: none
TIME: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm EDT
Learn the basics of sentence structure,
the importance of form and function,
and how to represent grammar concepts
with colours and symbols.
Designed to complement Fundamentals training by Fundamental Learning and suited for O-G practitioners who wish to expand their teaching of grammar and syntax, but open to anyone who is interested in learning!
CERTIFIED
LEVEL
- Spring 2022
Morphology & More! Word Investigations Workshop
Prerequisite: Associate Practitioner
are also offered – click on the menu tab
WORKSHOPS at the top of the page
– and choose SWI from the drop-down menu
Sessions may fill up quickly.
Instructor: Liisa Freure M.Ed, OCT, Fellow Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA).
Although no formal degree or diploma is required to take the training, a Bachelor of Arts (or equivalent) is required to apply to the Academy to become a Classroom Educator, Associate, or Certified Member as well as completion of a supervised practicum.
* NOTE: Practicums are to be arranged separately with additional fees. Limited space available.
QUALITY INSTRUCTION BY OGA CERTIFIED TRAINERS
Click here for the CURRICULUM outline
ALL TRAINING is provided by a Fellow of the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA).
Please note: any training that is not conducted by a Fellow or Fellow-in-Training who is formally registered with the Academy (under the supervision of a Fellow) is not acceptable as training toward OGA membership. You may contact OGA to confirm the membership status of any individuals offering training opportunities.
Intensive Summer courses or full-year study available. Contact us to arrange for workshops, speaking engagements, and training sessions for your school or organization.