Associate Coursework

The Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Course is a 60-hour comprehensive class. The class advances an attendee’s understanding of the specific procedures of the OG Approach and the underlying principles in teaching reading, spelling, and vocabulary to dyslexic students. Teachers learn how to instruct struggling readers in ways that unlock the code of reading and spelling. The course is geared for anyone searching for ways to teach dyslexic students, both as a one-on-one tutor or in the classroom. Specific topics covered in the class include:

Topics Covered:

• Dyslexia and related brain research
• General history and structure of the English language
• Phonological and phonemic awareness
• Sound/symbol relationships for reading and spelling
• Six syllable types and seven ways to divide words into syllables
• An introduction to Anglo-Saxon and Latin morphemes
• Spelling rules and generalizations
• “Learned” or non-phonetic words
• Advanced decoding skills
• Scope/sequence and lesson planning
• Teaching strategies and development of teaching materials

The 10-hour Subscriber Level course and the 60-hour Associate Level course fulfill the 70-hour course requirement to be eligible for the Associate Level Practicum. 

This course is currently in process until May 20, 2025 and enrollment is currently closed. Enrollment dates for the summer course will be announced in February.