OG Training Courses
The Orton-Gillingham Approach
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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-12 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. There are additional requirements for certification.
Associate Level
Note
Classroom Educator through RCF is a mandatory prerequisite to take this course.”
This course requires 30 hours of coursework and 5 hours of homework that is required outside of the scheduled training hours. The focuses for this course include analyzing formal assessment data, vocabulary development, writing development, and Latin morphology. It is relevant for all educators, but especially for individuals working with students with dyslexia and/or older students (Grades 3 and up).
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. This coursework applies towards certification at the Associate Level.
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. Following the completion of your practicum, a formal application will be submitted to the OGA. Each session is $200, and application fee at the end of practicum is $120. Total: $1,120
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. Following the completion of your practicum, a formal application will be submitted to the OGA.Each session is $200, and application fee at the end of practicum is $200. Total: $2,200
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.
2024-2025 Teacher University
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.
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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).
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