Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Training for Teachers - Associate Level July 19, 2010

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 14, 2010!
 
ORTON-GILLINGHAM MULTISENSORY TRAINING FOR TEACHERS
ASSOCIATE LEVEL
Instructor: Joanie Gerken, Fellow/AOGPE, The Fletcher School
Dates: Monday-Friday, July 19-30 (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 and a reading deck.
Cost:  $1,500 (includes materials)
Credit: 7.0 CEUs

Organized by 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.

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Ticket Info:  OG Associate Level Training, $1,500.00

Official Website: http://ogtrainingassociatesummer2010-upcoming.eventbrite.com