Whether you are new to the field, an established teacher or looking for certification in Structured Literacy/Orton-Gillingham, we offer a range of classes and courses to promote your education goals.
Who can register?
Parents, Teachers, Tutors, Therapists
Which classes should I take?
All seminars are “stand-alone” and you are free to attend any seminar – there are no pre-requisites or conditions.
What is certification?
Certification requires you to take courses: Part 1 and/or Part 2. Seminars are taken in a specific sequence, attendees complete assignments, reading, tests and a practicum.
What certification do you offer?
- OG Classroom Educator
- OG Structured Literacy Teacher
What is an OG Classroom Educator?
A teacher using the Orton-Gillingham Approach in a classroom who has completed Part 1 and a supervised practicum.
What is an OG Structured Literacy Teacher?
A teacher using the Orton-Gillingham (OG) Approach for individual, small groups and classrooms who has completed Part 1 and 2, plus a supervised practicum.
What is a Supervised Practicum?
A practicum is required for certification and is arranged after completing course work. A practicum involves review of all lessons delivered and selected observations. Additional fees apply to practicum supervision.
Is the Practicum mandatory?
No, you do not have to do a Practicum. Instead of certification, you will receive a Letter of Completion for Part 1 and/or Part 2.
Not sure if certification is for you?
Take a seminar and see if it meets your needs.
How do I get my certification?
Sign up for Part 1.
What if I already have a certification for another organization?
Contact us for equivalency credits.
OPTION 1
Introduction to OG
Part 1
Course Cost: $750
Pre-requisite:
Proficiency in English Language
Part 1 Course: 20 Modules
Course work: 60 hours
You will receive a
Letter of Course Completion
OPTION 2
Classroom Educator
Part 1 + Practicum
Course Cost: $750
Practicum: $750
Pre-requisite:
Undergraduate degree from College / University or Equivalent
Part 1 Course: 15 Modules
Course work: 40 hours
Practicum: 50 hours
You will receive a
Classroom Educator Certificate
OPTION 3
OG Structured
Literacy Teacher
Part 1 + Part 2 + Practicum
Course Cost: $1,050
Practicum Cost: $2350
Pre-requisite:
Part 1
Part 2 Course: 15 Modules
Course work: 40 hours
Practicum: 150 hours
You will receive an OG Structured Literacy Teacher Certificate
WORKSHOPS
1-day and 2-day In-Person
OG/Structured Literacy Workshops
One-Day Workshop – Classroom Focus
Implementation of Structured Literacy in the Classroom/Q & A with Evelyn Reiss and Claremont teachers: observation in the morning and discussion in the afternoon. Open to all teachers interested in seeing how OG/Structured Literacy is implemented in an elementary school. Maximum 15 participants.
TBD. Cost $75 + HST. Lunch, coffee and tea included.
Two-Day Workshop - Theory & Lesson Planning Focus
OG/Structured Literacy 2-day refresher open to all OG Practitioners, Early Literacy Teachers and previous course participants. The focus will be on Phonology, Spelling, Lesson Planning and Q & A. Classroom ready activities/materials and lunch are included. Class size limited to 20.
TBD. Cost $400 +HST for both days. Lunch, coffee and tea included.