Orton-Gillingham AWS

Orton-Gillingham In the 1930’s neurologist Dr. Samuel T. Orton and educator, psychologist Anna Gillingham developed the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction for students with dyslexia. This theory combines multi-sensory techniques along with the structure of the English language. Those items taught include: phonemes and morphemes, such as prefixes, suffixes, and roots. Common spelling rules are introduced as well. Multisensory education incorporates the three learning pathways, which are: auditory, kinesthetic, and visual. This approach is beneficial not only for students with dyslexia, but for all learners. It can be implemented in a large group setting as well as with individuals, small groups and at-risk populations. The approach allows for implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) at all levels while allowing for differentiation of instruction. Often Orton-Gillingham is interpreted as an approach only meant for reading remediation; however, the multi-sensory component impacts all children. The uniqueness of this type of instruction is that it allows the educator to capitalize on an individual student’s dominant learning modality while delivering instruction that will strengthen the remaining learning pathways. COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING (30 HOURS) This training is a hands-on, personalized session that provides a complete understanding of IMSE’s Orton-Gillingham method and the skills necessary to apply it in the classroom. After participating in this training, teachers will be able to assess, evaluate, and teach children how to read, write, and spell proficiently. This training is recommended for K-3 reading proficiency for general education, special education, remediation, and English Language Learners. ADVANCED CONTINUUM TRAINING (24 HOURS) The Advanced Continuum Training is designed to assist educators of students in general education in grades 3-6, as well as those who teach remedial education, special education, or English Language Learners in grades 3-12. Although the program is based upon the foundation of the Comprehensive Training (30 hours), it is beneficial but not necessary to have had the Comprehensive Training to take this course. Participants will learn techniques for instructing advanced encoding, Greek and Latin bases, vocabulary, writing, and grammar.