Orton Gillingham – 30 hours class

This course will provide an overview of the development of written language, recent relevant research information, and techniques to incorporate knowledge of phonology, morphology, semantics, syllabication, and syntax into multi-sensory teaching of reading, writing, and spelling. It is designed for teachers, tutors and home school parents who are working with students who have difficulty acquiring basic written language skills through traditional basal or whole language methods. The method and materials presented will be appropriate for a wide age and grade level range of students.

This course is taught in compliance with The Orton-Gillingham Academy of Practitioners and Educators.

Classroom Educator Level is intended for educators teaching in a general education setting. The Classroom Educator practitioner is certified by OGA to provide and adapt literacy instruction for the whole class or for small groups needing supplemental support.

• The coursework provides educators with the basic content knowledge of research-based explicit language instruction as well as the delivery of instruction aligned with Orton-Gillingham Principles

Book Fee: There is a 125.00 book fee due on the first day of class.

No refunds are offered for this course.

Instructor: Brenda Fitzgerald, Ed.S , SLDI

Required Materials:

Notebook

Markers

Index cards

Flash drive

This class is worth 3 CEUs