Orton-Gillingham Training Courses

Are you looking to be trained and certified in the Orton-Gillingham approach, the gold standard for reading instruction for students with dyslexia? As an Orton-GIllingham Academy Fellow, I offer both OGA Associate and Certified Level training and practicum through the Academy of Orton-GIllingham.

Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Training: 65 hours total

please see the Associate Level Training Course details below

Orton-Gillingham Certified Level Training: 100 hours total

OGA Associate Dyslexia intervention Dyslexia Tutor OGA Fellow
OGA Associate Dyslexia intervention Dyslexia Tutor OGA Fellow
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Casey’s Orton-Gillingham Associate training! Casey is a terrific instructor. Her course is well organized and she takes complex concepts and breaks them down to make them understandable. Best of all, Casey prepares trainees to be successful during their practicum. I highly recommend her as a trainer.
– Jennifer Schutza
Throughout the Orton-Gillingham Associate level training, Casey exhibited her passion and dedication for teaching. Her knowledge of language structure, morphology, dyslexia and cognitive development in reading is extensive. While imparting her vast knowledge, Casey always welcomed questions and encouraged us to be diagnostic and reflective. I highly recommend working with Casey. Anyone interested in the Associate level should also consider partnering with her to complete a practicum. Casey has a gift for summarizing her observations and coaches her practicum participants to always improve their practice.
– Aline Ableson
This course was very informative. Casey prepared the coursework so that you were set up for success each step of the way. Each LIVE lesson or coursework was organized so that you were able to take what you were learning and apply it the next day with your student. The coursework that was expected was manageable and purposeful. When starting to work with my practicum students, she was open and honest with feedback. The feedback that was given was purposeful in directing my teacher moves so that I could get shifts in student learning. It was powerful. Casey was helpful in answering any questions that I had along the way. These questions were simple at times to more complex, and she would always take the time to make sure I understood. I would highly recommend using Casey because she wants you to be successful and she is dedicated to working alongside you to help you, as the educator, but also, to help foster the craft of teaching students.
– Sharon Mauney
I began training under Casey Welsh at the Orton-Gillingham Associate level in the summer of 2021, and I am beyond thankful she’s been my Accredited Training Fellow. Her knowledge and care for ensuring we truly understand the OG approach and making sure we’re fully equipt in gaining all the skills we need to be an effective OG Tutor is unparalleled. I recommend training under Casey if given the opportunity. She’s unmatched and you’d benefit greatly!
– Tiffany Weiss
I really enjoyed taking the OG Associate Level course with Casey! During the course, Casey provided us with a lot of helpful information. Casey always did such a wonderful job breaking down the information and going into detail about each topic that was covered. She taught us how to ensure that each lesson was individualized to what each student needs, gave us fun games and tools to use, and provided resources that I still use daily! Even after the course Casey has always been available for any questions I have! She has been and continues to be so helpful!
– Julia
I was fortunate enough to enroll in Casey Welsh’s Orton-Gillingham Associate level training in the fall of 2020. I took the training via Zoom, and while that could have been intimidating and chaotic, it was a well-run class where I felt comfortable to ask questions. Casey’s knowledge of and experience using the Orton-Gillingham approach to help others learn to read was evident every time she gave me feedback during my practicum. She was thorough, often providing me with video notes demonstrating how I could improve.  As a teacher, evaluations and observations stress me out. I feel like I have to be perfect, but this was not the case with Casey. Her feedback showed me that she wanted me to be the best tutor I can be because at the end of the day, it’s about helping kids get the instructional approach they need.
– Jackie Lanie
Casey is  a wonderful OG fellow! She is a wealth of knowledge and has so many resources! She was helpful throughout the entire process from the first session to observations and feedback to lesson planning and answered my countless questions. Her knowledge and guidance was invaluable (especially) when it came time to submit my application for the Associate Certification.  I could not have done it without her. I highly recommend Casey!
– Liz Scranton
I took Ms. Welsh’s Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Training with the practicum.  Prior to this, I had taken other OG training, but not with a practicum.  Even with my other training and almost 20 years of teaching, I gained a new depth of knowledge about dyslexia and effective teaching strategies. Any time I had a question or concern, Ms. Welsh was timely and thoughtful in her responses. I had doubts about some strategies that I had never used before, but she was always right! At the end of the year, most of my students made tremendous gains. With Ms. Welsh’s coaching, I became a more confident teacher. In turn, my students gained faith in their own abilities as well. They started to take greater risks with reading without fear of failure. I highly recommend this training to anyone who wishes to hone their teaching skills and make a huge difference in the lives of students. It is not easy, and you will have to set aside time to read, study, reflect, and make changes. However, if you put in the time and effort, the rewards are priceless for you, your students, and your community.
– V.H.

Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Training: 65 hours total

This course is specifically designed for those wishing to work with dyslexic learners or learners who are specifically struggling with reading and spelling. This course is recommended for those looking to become 1-on-1 OG tutors or school interventionists who work with students who have been diagnosed with dyslexia or other language-based learning disabilities. This covers all of the OGA Associate level curriculum and focuses on being diagnostic and prescriptive and tailoring instruction specifically to the student in front you. (Tier 3, SPED)

  • Dyslexia and Reading Disorders
  • Beginning Morphology
  • Rationale of Using the OG Approach
  • Advanced Morphology
  • Phonology and Phonological Awareness
  • Informal Assessment and Diagnostic Teaching
  • Phonics for Reading and Spelling
  • Interpreting Formal Assessments
  • Advanced Phonics for Reading and Spelling
  • Providing Direct One on One Instruction
  • Strategies for Multi-Sensory Instruction
  • Error Repair
  • Writing OG Lesson Plans
  • Vocabulary development and Simple Grammar
  • Mock OG Lesson Plans
  • Reading Comprehension
  • History of the English Language
  • The Student Profile and Progress Monitoring
  • Reading and the Brain
  • The Academy’s philosophy, standards and requirements

This is an intensive 65-hour course. In addition to in-class work, homework is assigned, and trainees must complete the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA) required readings. This course meets the requirements for the Orton-Gillingham Academy Associate certification. Participants must complete the 100-hour Practicum following the coursework and apply to be Certified at the Associate Level with the Orton-Gillingham Academy. The practicum requires separate fees.

Fees: $1850.00 Includes over $250 in physical training materials, access to over 400 digital files and access to over 9 hours of additional video training resources

Prerequisites: Bachelor’s Degree

OGA Associate Level Courses begin each summer in June and training and practicum continues through the next school year. To learn more about upcoming training cohorts, please contact us.

View the Associate Course Flyer here.

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Orton-Gillingham Certified Level Training: 100 hours total

This course is specifically designed for those who have completed the Associate level training, practicum and certification through OGA and wish to continue their learning to become fully certified dyslexia practitioners who are able to work with learners of all ages, including those with dyslexia and more complex learning profiles, in any setting.

This is an intensive 100-hour course and 200- hour practicum that commences over a minimum of 2 years of study and practice. In addition to in-class work, homework is assigned, and trainees must complete the Orton- Gillingham Academy (OGA) Certified level required readings. This course meets the requirements for the Orton- Gillingham Academy Certified Level certification.

Acceptance into this course requires OGA Associate level certification and an application through Savannah Dyslexia to apply to join the next Certified Level Cohort. For more information, please contact us.

View the Certified Level Registration Packet here.

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OGA Associate Dyslexia intervention Dyslexia Tutor OGA Fellow
OGA Associate Dyslexia intervention Dyslexia Tutor OGA Fellow