Training Courses
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RCF Online Academy
RCF Online Academy is your hub for registration, learning, and collaboration—all in one convenient platform. It now features our newly launched asynchronous, fully online version of Structured Literacy Level 1, allowing educators to engage with high-quality, research-based training anytime, anywhere. Learn at your own pace while gaining essential tools to support literacy instruction.
Structured Literacy Level 1- Online Course
The IDA Accredited RCF Structured Literacy Level 1 (45 hour) focuses on developing a strong foundation in reading through explicit, systematic, and multi-sensory instructional methods. Aligned with KPS standards through the Center for Effective Reading Instruction, this course prepares educators to effectively teach all components of reading — including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension — using strategies grounded in the latest research on how children learn to read.
Participants will learn to identify and address reading difficulties early, apply diagnostic data to guide instructional decisions, and implement instructional routines that reflect a structured literacy approach. By the end of this course, educators will be able to help all students become proficient, accurate, and motivated readers.
This course will be 45 hours of asynchronous instruction. It is fully online and at your own pace.
Structured Literacy Level 1- Live Virtual
The IDA Accredited RCF Structured Literacy Level 1 (45 hour) focuses on developing a strong foundation in reading through explicit, systematic, and multi-sensory instructional methods. Aligned with KPS standards through the Center for Effective Reading Instruction, this course prepares educators to effectively teach all components of reading — including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension — using strategies grounded in the latest research on how children learn to read.
Participants will learn to identify and address reading difficulties early, apply diagnostic data to guide instructional decisions, and implement instructional routines that reflect a structured literacy approach. By the end of this course, educators will be able to help all students become proficient, accurate, and motivated readers.
This course will be 35 hours of live instruction and a required homework component to the course which will result in an additional 10 hours.
REED & Wright Institute- Structured Literacy Level 1 In Person
The REED & Wright Institute is an in-person professional learning experience focused on high-quality structured literacy instruction. Held June 8–12, 2026 at NeoCity Academy, 195 NeoCity Way, Kissimmee, FL 34744 instead of Orlando, FL, the institute showcases our IDA-accredited Structured Literacy Level 1 Training, offering educators research-aligned instruction, practical strategies, and meaningful opportunities to engage with peers, share experiences, and build lasting professional connections.
Morphology
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.
Writing
RCF’s Writing Training equips educators with the essential tools to effectively teach writing, starting with the foundational skills students need to become confident, competent writers. This training focuses on building sentence-level skills, developing strong paragraph structure, and examining the structure of 5-paragraph essays. Taking this course ensures that every child you teach gains the ability to communicate clearly and powerfully through writing.
Classroom Educator Training
The OGA Classroom Educator training requires 35 hours of coursework with a required 5 hour asynchronous homework component.
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 content is essential 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. Click here for more information on practicum.
Associate Level Training
This OGA 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 completing coursework, 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, Click here.
Refresher Courses
Coming Soon
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.
While it is helpful to have a background in structured literacy, it is not a requirement to attend! No prior training with RCF is required to access these webinars.
Teacher University
Virtual.
Private Training
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).
OGA Certification & Practicum
If you are interested in pursuing Certification and Practicum through OGA at either the Classroom Educator or Associate level, please reach out to the fellow who completed your training for more information on the application process, costs, and what to expect.
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