Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Training
The Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Course is designed to prepare trainees to individualize instruction to meet the specific needs of each learner. The curriculum in the training adheres to the guidelines of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators, emphasizing the principles of the approach: language-based, multisensory, structured, sequential, cumulative, cognitive, flexible, diagnostic/prescriptive, and success oriented.
This two-week comprehensive course is designed to satisfy the Associate level curriculum for the Orton-Gillingham Academy. The syllabus covers:
- Characteristics of Dyslexia and Language Processing
- Historical Perspective on the Orton-Gillingham Approach
- History of the English Language
- Phonology/How to Teach Decoding
- Syllable Types and Syllabication
- Morphology/Anglo-Saxon, Latin and Greek Elements of our Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Written Expression
- Teaching Strategies and Lesson Planning for Effective Remediation
The goal of the training program is to present scientific research supporting best practices in teaching reading and writing; developing an understanding of dyslexia; and maintaining professional excellence in applying the Orton-Gillingham principles to teaching. Practitioners will learn to individualize instruction to meet the specific strengths and weaknesses of their students. The lessons for the student are built and paced according to the success of the individual student.
Presented by Joan Gerken, Fellow/AOGPE, this seminar follows the Associate curriculum guidelines established by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators which includes classroom instruction, selected readings, and supervised teaching. Following this coursework, those interested in pursuing the Classroom Educator or Associate credentials with the Orton-Gillingham Academy must complete 50 to 100 hours respectively of supervised teaching. This practicum may be arranged individually with the instructing Fellow.

Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Training
June 19 @ 8:00 am - June 30 @ 5:00 pm

The Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Course is designed to prepare trainees to individualize instruction to meet the specific needs of each learner. The curriculum in the training adheres to the guidelines of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators, emphasizing the principles of the approach: language-based, multisensory, structured, sequential, cumulative, cognitive, flexible, diagnostic/prescriptive, and success oriented.
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Details
- Start:
- June 19 @ 8:00 am
- End:
- June 30 @ 5:00 pm
- Website:
- https://www.mcgillisschool.org/
Venue
- The McGillis School
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668 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84012 United States - View Venue Website
Organizer
- Decoding Dyslexia Utah
- Email:
- info@decodingdyslexiautah.org
BRONZE MEMBERSHIP
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This membership gives you access to two monthly videos from our collection explaining the Science of Reading, Dyslexia, and how to improve reading outcomes in your school and classroom. These videos will change every month.
SILVER MEMBERSHIP
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This membership gives you access to videos from our 2020 & 2021 conferences highlighting the Science of Reading and how to improve reading outcomes for students in your class.
GOLD MEMBERSHIP
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This membership gives you access to ALL our high-quality PD and conferences from 2021 to 2018. These PD cover Dyslexia 101, Science of Reading, Assistive Technology, IEPs & 504s. All with the goal of improving reading outcomes for students in your class.