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.
ALL TRAINING
IS
VIRTUAL
using ZOOM
Eastern Time Zone
EST/EDT
- Summer 2021
- Fall 2021
- Winter 2022
FUNDAMENTALS (Foundations)
Summer 2021 – daytime
July 6, 7, 8, 9,
12, 13, 14
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
live on ZOOM
COMPLETED
PLUS Independent Learning modules
– approximately 3 hours/day following class
FUNDAMENTALS
Winter 2022 – daytime
TUESDAYS
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Jan. 11, 18, 25; Feb. 1, 8; Mar. 1, 8
live on ZOOM
FUNDAMENTALS
Fall 2021 – daytime
MONDAYS
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sept. 20; Oct. 4, 18, 25; Nov. 8, 15, 22
live on ZOOM
FUNDAMENTALS
Fall 2021 – evenings & weekend
WEDNESDAYS
6 – 8:30 pm
Sept. 22, 29; Oct. 13; Nov. 3, 17
SATURDAYS
9 am – 4 pm
Oct. 2, 16; Nov. 6, 20
live on ZOOM
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
- Summer 2021
- Fall 2021
- Winter 2022
ASSOCIATE
Summer 2021 – daytime
July 19, 20, 21, 22,
26, 27, 28
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
live on ZOOM
THIS COURSE IS FULL – email to be put on a waiting list.
ASSOCIATE
Winter 2022 – evenings & weekends
WEDNESDAYS
6 – 8:30 pm
Jan. 5, 19; Feb. 9; Mar. 2, 9
SATURDAYS
9 am – 4 pm
Jan. 8, 22; Feb. 5, Mar 5
live on ZOOM
PLUS Independent Learning modules
– approximately 1 hour/day following class
ASSOCIATE
Fall 2021 – daytime
TUESDAYS
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sept. 14, 21, 28;
Oct 5, 12, 19, 26
live on ZOOM
ASSOCIATE
Winter 2022 – daytime
MONDAYS
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Jan 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb 7, 28; Mar 7
live on ZOOM
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
- Summer 2021
- Fall 2021
CLASSROOM EDUCATOR
Summer 2021 – daytime
July 30
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
live on ZOOM
CLASSROOM EDUCATOR
Fall 2021
Saturday,
December 4
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
live on ZOOM
CERTIFIED
LEVEL
- Spring 2021
Sessions may fill up quickly.
Instructor: Liisa Freure M.Ed, OCT, Fellow of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE).
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 AOGPE 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 AOGPE membership. You may contact AOGPE 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.