OGA Classroom Educator Course
April 18-19 & 25-26, 2026
8:00 am-3:00 pm EST
8:00 am-3:00 pm EST
This 35-hour (4-day) Classroom Educator course is designed for those interested in learning about the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach for use in group or classroom settings. Trainees will learn about the OG approach, neurobiology of dyslexia, reading acquisition, the structure of the English language, phonology, spelling rules, syllable types, and syllable division patterns. It contains the basic content necessary to teach K-2 tier 1 and tier 2 instruction.
There will be 28 hours of synchronous (live) and 7 hours of asynchronous (independent) work. The course follows the curriculum and guidelines of the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA) and can also be applied towards certification with the International Dyslexia Association (IDA).
Trainees will receive a certificate of completion for the coursework hours completed. Upon completion of the course, trainees may continue on to an optional 50-hour practicum with a small group (at an additional cost). They can only achieve OGA certification by completing all Academy requirements, including a practicum experience. For teachers who hold a NY teaching certificate, CTLE hours can be provided because Kim Nau is an approved New York State CTLE sponsor.
who should take this course?
The OGCE level training is designed for classroom teachers who provide Tier I or Tier II instruction or classroom teachers and support staff such as reading specialists who provide Tier II intervention to students at a strategic level. The coursework is also appropriate for anyone who just wants to learn more about the OG approach.
Practicum
If you choose to do the practicum, here are the requirements:
- 50 hours minimum supervised practicum.
- Occurs over a minimum of eight consecutive months.
- Work with a group of students for 40-60 minute lessons, at a minimum of 2x a week or 30-minute lessons four to five times a week.
- A minimum of 5 observations teaching complete lessons (If you do 30- minute lessons, an observation consists of two consecutive lessons).
- Some trainees may require more than 5 observations.
- Written and oral feedback will be provided after each observation.
- There is an additional cost to participate in the practicum. This fee of $185 is paid when each observation is submitted. The fee includes: reviewing the recording of the video lesson, written feedback, and a Zoom meeting to discuss progress.
will i get oga certification from this coursework?
In order to be considered OG trained by the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA), both the coursework and the practicum must be completed and approval must be attained through OGA acceptance.
The Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator is qualified to apply the principles of the OG Approach to modify and provide literacy instruction for the classroom or small groups.
