OG Training Courses
The Orton-Gillingham Approach
Literacy is a right, not a privilege.
Classroom Educator
The Classroom Educator training requires 35 hours of coursework with the option to earn an additional 5 hour certificate by completing homework.
The Classroom Educator course focuses on the principles and fundamentals of the Orton-Gillingham approach and will include: an introductory understanding of dyslexia and characteristics of the dyslexic learner, specific procedures for teaching reading and spelling in whole and small groups, and using informal assessments to plan for instruction.
Other content includes phonemic awareness, phonograms, syllable types, syllable division, spelling rules, basic affixes, and suffix rules. This is content that any teacher should have, but it is vital for all K-2 teachers.
You will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of this course. Please note that this course alone does not certify you in Orton-Gillingham. Practicum is required for accreditation. Reach out to practicum@reedcharitablefoundation.org for more information.
Associate Level
This 70-hour course includes 65 hours of live instruction and 5 hours of asynchronous assignments, which must be completed by the end of the course. Key areas of focus include the structure of the English language (speech sounds, phonics patterns, and phonemic awareness), the dyslexic learner profile, analysis of formal assessment data, vocabulary and writing development, Latin morphology, and more. While valuable for all educators, this course is especially relevant for those working with students with dyslexia.
Upon completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. Please note that this course alone does not certify you in Orton-Gillingham. It fulfills the coursework requirement for Associate Level accreditation through the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Completion of a supervised practicum is required for accreditation. For more information about the practicum, please contact practicum@reedcharitablefoundation.org.
Refresher
RCF hosts in-person refresher training throughout the year. These refresher courses are one day and provide an overview of our Classroom Educator Training. It is highly recommended that you attend Classroom Educator first.
This refresher will not cover every aspect of the training. At the end of the training our RCF team will help get you started: review your scope and sequence, determine the best pacing for your class, and help build your first lessons.
RCF also offers a self paced virtual refresher that you can register for you to take at your own speed. This refresher will be an overview of what was taught during the Classroom Educator Training.
Private Training
RCF will host a private training for your school, for up to 20 participants. This training can be held at your school location or virtual and can be customized to a week or 1 day a week (5 total days) that fits with your school’s schedule – depending on our team members availability. If your school is interested in learning more about scheduling a private training with our team, please e-mail info@reedcharitablefoundation.org for more information.
OGA Certification & Practicum
Certification
For more information about the Orton-Gillingham Approach and Certification, please visit the website of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators at ortonacademy.org.
RCF offers practicum to anyone who has been trained. The Classroom Educator practicum consists of a minimum of 50 hours (OG lessons) with a small group over a minimum of 8 consecutive months. Throughout your 50 lessons, you will complete 5 observations with the Fellow. The Classroom Educator practicum costs $1250. Following completion, a formal application will be submitted to the OGA, and there is a $120 application fee due at that time.
The Associate practicum consists of a minimum of 100 hours (OG lessons) 1:1 over a minimum of 8 consecutive months. Throughout your 100 lessons, you will complete 10 observations with the Fellow. The Associate practicum costs $2500. Following completion, a formal application will be submitted to the OGA, and there is a $200 application fee due at that time.
Teacher University
Teacher University is a monthly webinar held via Zoom which covers best practices, gives additional resources, and presents up-to-date research on a different topic each month. Registering below will give you access to all Teacher University recorded sessions.
Cost
There is no cost to receive the Teacher University sessions. While it is helpful to have been trained in OG, it is not a requirement in order to receive the videos & handouts.
Registration Instructions
Select “Teacher University” in the “Category” dropdown to see all available Teacher University sessions! You must register for each session in order to receive the Zoom link & be considered for a PD Certificate.
2024-2025 Teacher University
To register for an upcoming Teacher University or to receive a recording of a previous Teacher University, visit the link below.
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Good news, OCPS teachers!
The Orton Gillingham Classroom Educator course has been approved by the county for the 40 hour reading requirement from the DOE. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Torres Vidal (michelle.torresvidal@ocps.net) or Kimberly Wood (kimberly.wood@ocps.net).
Morphology Training
In this course, there will be a brief history of the English language and its influences. The different layers of the English language will be examined, with a strong emphasis on Latin morphology and its significance in vocabulary instruction.
Additionally, interactive activities and strategies for teaching Latin and Greek morphemes, as well as vocabulary, will be shared for implementation with students.
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