Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Training for Teachers - Associate Level

Monday, July 16, 2012 at 8:00 AM (ET)

Charlotte, United States

Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Training for Teachers -...

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ORTON-GILLINGHAM MULTISENSORY TRAINING FOR TEACHERS

ASSOCIATE LEVEL

Instructor: Joanie Gerken, Fellow/AOGPE, The Fletcher School

Dates: Monday-Friday, July 16-27, 2012 (two weeks), 8:00am - 4:00 pm daily (with one hour lunch break)

Strategies: Appropriate for students in grades K-12


This seminar follows the Associate curriculum guidelines established by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators which includes classroom instruction, selected readings, and supervised teaching.

Topics covered include:

  • Language, reading and motor development
  • Characteristics of dyslexia
  • Neurological overview of the brain and learning styles
  • History of the Orton-Gillingham Approach
  • The Orton-Gillingham Approach
  • Sequence of language acquisition
  • The Orton-Gillingham Lesson
  • Diagnostic and prescriptive teaching
  • History and understanding of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham
  • Practitioners and educators

Following this coursework, those interested in pursuing the Associate credential with the Orton-Gillingham Academy must complete 100 hours of supervised teaching.  This practicum may be arranged through The Rankin Institute or arranged individually with the instructing Fellow.


Materials:  Each participant will receive Guide to Teaching Phonics by June Orton.

Cost:  $1,500 (includes materials)

Credit: 7.0 CEUs

When & Where


The Fletcher School
8500 Sardis Road
Charlotte, 28270

Monday, July 16, 2012 at 8:00 AM (ET)


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The Rankin Institute at The Fletcher School



Through The Rankin Institute, The Fletcher School increases understanding and improves programs related to learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders by providing training, information, and services to parents, teachers, and other professionals in the community.