Orton-Gillingham Training: Introductory Course
A comprehensive 5-day training program in the Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching reading and spelling.
Dates
June 15-19, 2025
Five full consecutive days
Time
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM daily
Registration begins at 8:00 AM on Day 1
Location
Dallas IDA Training Center
345 Education Avenue
Dallas, TX 75204
Attendance
Limited to 25 participants
8 spots remaining
About This Training
This comprehensive 5-day training provides participants with a solid foundation in the theory and practice of the Orton-Gillingham approach, a highly structured, multi-sensory, phonics-based approach to teaching reading and spelling.
The Orton-Gillingham approach is widely recognized as one of the most effective methods for teaching students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. This training is ideal for educators, specialists, tutors, and parents who want to help struggling readers.
Upon completion, participants will have the foundational knowledge and skills to begin implementing the Orton-Gillingham approach with students. An optional practicum program is available for those seeking further certification.
What You'll Learn
Structured Literacy Principles
Understand the core principles of explicit, systematic instruction
Multi-Sensory Techniques
Engage visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile pathways
Assessment & Lesson Planning
Create tailored lessons based on student needs
Practical Implementation
Take away ready-to-use strategies and materials
Course Topics
Day 1 (June 15)
Foundations of Orton-Gillingham
- •History and principles of the Orton-Gillingham approach
- •Understanding the dyslexic brain and how it processes language
- •Multi-sensory structured learning principles
- •Assessment and student placement
- •Introduction to lesson planning
Day 2 (June 16)
Phonology & Phonological Awareness
- •The sound structure of English
- •Phonological and phonemic awareness activities
- •Teaching consonants and vowels
- •Blending and segmenting techniques
- •Hands-on practice with multi-sensory techniques
Day 3 (June 17)
Syllable Types & Morphology
- •The six syllable types and how to teach them
- •Syllabication rules and division patterns
- •Morphology basics: prefixes, suffixes, and roots
- •Building vocabulary through morphological awareness
- •Multi-sensory techniques for syllable and morphology instruction
Day 4 (June 18)
Reading & Spelling
- •The reciprocal relationship between reading and spelling
- •Strategies for teaching decoding and encoding
- •Developing fluency with decodable text
- •Managing errors and providing feedback
- •Progress monitoring for reading and spelling
Day 5 (June 19)
Implementation & Next Steps
- •Creating comprehensive lesson plans
- •Designing and organizing teaching materials
- •Adapting OG for different settings (one-on-one, small group, classroom)
- •Case studies and problem-solving
- •Action planning and next steps for continued learning
Daily Schedule
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Check-in & Breakfast
Coffee, tea, and light breakfast provided
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Session
Instruction and demonstration
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
Refreshments provided
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Hands-on Practice
Guided practice with materials
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch
Provided on-site
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Afternoon Session
Instruction and demonstration
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Break
Refreshments provided
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Implementation Planning
Practical applications and Q&A
Course Instructors
Dr. Jennifer Adams
Certified OG Trainer, 20+ years experience
Director of Training at the Literacy Institute, specializing in structured literacy approaches.
Professor Thomas Wright
OG Fellow, Reading Specialist
Has trained over 1,000 teachers in the Orton-Gillingham approach across the United States.