Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator
Improving Tier 1 Reading Instruction
Improve phonics instruction based on the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning
- You with be equip with tools to reach every learner by breaking down complex reading and spelling concepts.
- You will gain skills to recognize reading difficulties and targeted strategies to support them.
- You may become a literacy resource for your colleagues as you deepen your knowledge with tools for all learners.
- You will make lasting impact as a skilled teacher transforming reading outcomes.
When and Where
Live on Zoom
Are You Ready To Make A Difference One Reader At A Time?
This 35 hour course will be held January through May twice a month on Thursdays. The live class will run from 4:30pm-7:30pm on the following dates:
- Jan. 9 and 23
- Feb 6 and 20
- March 6 and 20
- April 3 and 17
- May 1 and 15
Five hours of course work will be asynchronous and completed at your own pace.
I'm Ready!What's Included...
MODULE 1
Reading Acquisition in All Learners and the nature of a Dyslexic Learner
What is the Science of Reading? In this lesson you will learn how we ALL learn to read and the necessary components for instruction in literacy, this includes:
- Phonological Awareness and Phonemic Awareness
- Phonics
- Vocabulary
- Fluency
- Reading Comprehension
MODULE 2
The Orton-Gillingham Approach
Orton-Gillingham is not a curriculum, it is an approach to learning. In this approach you will learn:
- Awareness of Seminal Works
- Research on the reading brain
- Difference in an approach and curriculum
- Orton-Gillingham principles and effective use of implementation
MODULE 3
Knowledge and the structure of the English Language
Deepen your knowledge of English in order to provide students with strong reading and spelling skills. In this lesson, you’ll learn:
- Syllable Types
- Suffix Rules
- Morphology Introduction
MODULE 4
Designing the Lesson Plan
Create lessons that meet the needs of your students. Participants will design a manageable and sustainable plan for small group phonics instruction by:
- Using data to create small groups
- Structuring a lesson plan
- Incorporating OG principles into the lesson plan
This Course Is For You If...
- You desire to implement the Science of Reading in your literacy block
- You want to support ALL students in reading
- You are eager to structure your lessons with phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension
- You understand that there is more to reading than following a script
- You want to support the readers that struggle the most
NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm Christi
I am a Dyslexia Specialist. After completing my masters degree in Reading Education, I began teaching Kindergarten and first grade in public school. This is where I discovered a passion for struggling readers. I couldn't quite pinpoint the reason my students were unable to read until I began my journey with Orton-Gillingham and Structured Literacy. I spent the next decade working to align my literacy instruction with the Science of Reading specifically focused on dyslexia and other language-based learning disorders.
READ MY STORY
Christi's coaching through Literacy Lane has shown me that it's okay to try, fail, reassess, and grow stronger. Learning something new is such a vulnerable thing to do, especially for teachers who are expected to know everything all the time. With every step of the learning journey, Christi shows her mentees grace and surrounds them with encouragement. Whether I needed something simple like a word list or a time-consuming support like an extra observation or in-depth conversation about a student, Christi has always followed through with her support. Because she is so consistent, humble, and knowledgeable, I feel comfortable taking risks and challenging myself to do more for my students.
- Sarah
"I searched online for strategies to support my students and didn't get specific answers. Christi always responded quickly giving clear and concise answers. She was thorough in explaining the how and the why."