Associate Coursework

The Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Course is a 60-hour comprehensive two-week class. The class is intended for practitioners working with struggling readers of all ages, including those with dyslexia, in individual or group settings.

This 60-hour course, along with the 10-hour OGA subscriber level course meets the 70-hour coursework requirement at the Associate Level of certification with The Orton-Gillingham Academy

PREREQUISITE: 10-hour OGA subscriber-level course. Learn more here.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS: 60 hours (6 CEUs)

Specific topics covered in the class include:

• Dyslexia and related brain research
• General history and structure of the English language
• Phonological and phonemic awareness
• Sound/symbol relationships for reading and spelling
• The six syllable types and seven ways to divide words
• An introduction to morphology
• Spelling generalizations and suffixing conventions
• “Learned” or non-phonetic words
• Advanced decoding skills
• Designing and teaching an OG lesson
• Administering informal diagnostic assessments to inform instruction

Course Expectations:

All participants will be asked to:

• Attend all class meetings live online for the entire duration of the course
• Download and have the course manual and all visual drill decks available for reference.
• Complete OGA Subscriber coursework (10 hours), which counts toward the total number of hours before the course begins to gain an overview of:
  • The Orton-Gillingham Approach
  • The Science of Reading
  • Dyslexia and the reading brain
  • The history and structure of the English language
• Complete homework assignments between classes
• Read assigned required readings and reading reflections
• Take a brief final exam

Required materials:

You'll find links to the course manual and all visual drill decks in your confirmation letter upon registration. You don't need to print these materials beforehand, but you'll need to be able to access them during the course.

Materials to purchase on your own: these materials are not required but are highly suggested:

• Equipped for Reading Success, $60, order here.
• Unlocking the Power of Print, Dorothy Whitehead, $35, order here.

Payment policy:

Payment is refundable up to 21 days prior to the start of the course date, less a $100 processing fee. Cancellations made less than 21 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded unless canceled by ReadSource.

Summer & Fall ENROLLMENT is now open!

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