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.

Instructor: Norma Jean McHugh

Required Materials:

Notebook

Markers

Index cards

Flash drive

This class is worth 7 CEUs

This class will be held in the Wista Worthen room in the Fincher Student Family Center at 1575 Indian Trail Road, Norcross, GA 30093.

Please follow these directions to reach the destination:

• Exit 101
• Turn right onto Indian Trail
• Turn right at Oakbrook
• Turn left at the first traffic light into the side entrance of GAC
• Turn left at the stop sign
• The Fincher Student Family Center will be the 2^nd building  on the right side. It is in between the Bradford Center and the Elementary Combee Complex (#15 in the map below)
• Parking is available in any of the open spots