Strengthening Literacy. Expanding Possibilities
The Edison Teaching & Learning Center has been transforming literacy outcomes for students through both direct instruction and educator training since 2019. At Edison, students receive individualized or small-group instruction from certified tutors during the school day, making meaningful gains in reading skills that open doors to greater academic confidence and long-term success. Classroom educators, tutors, and parents alike can benefit from training, and become certified in the application of Orton Gillingham literacy strategies—strengthening the overall educational landscape.
Orton Gillingham Academy Dyslexia Training
The Teaching & Learning Center is an approved vendor for the State of Oregon’s Dyslexia Training and utilizes Orton-Gillingham training curriculum accredited by the International Dyslexia Association.
Registration is open each winter for courses taken in the summer online or in-person at Edison High School.
The Magic of Orton-Gillingham Order Form – Purchase the required text by emailing an order form to Lynn Lamping at the Oregon Dyslexia Institute.
OGA Subscriber Course
Pre-Requisite for all courses
Complete this course online in order to attend Teaching & Learning Center courses.
Summer 2027 Orton-Gillingham Training Courses
The Edison Teaching & Learning Center is pleased to offer three Orton-Gillingham training courses each summer taught by Elizabeth Johnson.
Summer course dates TBD—Please check back this winter!
Elizabeth Johnson | Accredited Training Fellow, Orton-Gillingham Academy
Director of Literacy Instruction, Edison High School
Classroom Educator Course
This course is designed for classroom teachers who want to build their knowledge and confidence in Orton-Gillingham instruction. The coursework meets the requirements for the Orton-Gillingham Academy Classroom Educator Level.
Course Fee: $1,050.00
Interventionists who work primarily with small groups are encouraged to consider the Associate course, which is designed with their instructional role in mind.
Course Dates: TBD
When scheduled, the course will be offered in a hybrid format, with the option to participate online or in person at Edison High School.
Course Materials
To help you get the most out of the course, please plan to have the following materials ready:
- The Magic of Orton-Gillingham — the required course textbook. To purchase a copy, complete the order form and email it to the Oregon Dyslexia Institute.
- Basic Sound Deck — if you do not already have a complete visual and auditory drill deck, you will need the Basic Sound Deck, which will be used throughout the course.
We recommend ordering your materials as soon as possible to ensure they arrive before the course begins.
Practicum
A practicum is available for an additional fee and provides an opportunity to put your coursework into practice with support and guidance.
If you are pursuing Orton-Gillingham Academy membership at the Classroom Educator Level, completion of the practicum is required before you can apply for membership. Coursework alone does not constitute Orton-Gillingham training at the Classroom Educator Level. You will be considered trained at this level once you have completed the required practicum and your application for Academy membership has been approved.
We look forward to learning with you and supporting you as you bring structured, multisensory literacy instruction into your classroom!
Classroom Educator Practicum
For educators who would like to continue toward Orton-Gillingham Academy membership at the Classroom Educator Level, a supervised practicum is available for an additional fee of $1,000.
The practicum provides an opportunity to put your coursework into practice while receiving individualized, diagnostic and prescriptive feedback and support. It includes a minimum of 50 lessons and takes place over at least eight months, with a minimum of five consecutive months.
Throughout the practicum, an Orton-Gillingham Fellow observes the trainee teaching five complete classroom or small-group lessons, with observations distributed across the practicum period. These observations provide opportunities for guidance, feedback, and continued growth in applying the Orton-Gillingham Approach.
After successfully completing both the Classroom Educator coursework and practicum, educators may apply to the Orton-Gillingham Academy for membership at the Classroom Educator Level.
The practicum is an important opportunity to deepen your learning, strengthen your instructional practice, and receive support as you bring the Orton-Gillingham Approach into your classroom.
Associate Level Course
This course is designed for interventionists and educators who provide one-to-one or small-group instruction. It explores the brain basis of reading and the essential components of effective reading instruction for all learners, with a particular focus on dyslexia and the Orton-Gillingham Approach.
The course provides a foundation in the structure of the English language, assessment, and diagnostic and prescriptive lesson planning and instruction. Participants will also learn how to incorporate grammar and writing into Orton-Gillingham lessons. The coursework meets the requirements for the Orton-Gillingham Academy Associate Level.
Course Fee: $2,100
Course Dates: TBD
When scheduled, the course will be offered in a hybrid format, with the option to participate online or in person at Edison High School.
Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree and completion of the OGA Subscriber Course
Course Materials
To help you get the most out of the course, please plan to have the following materials ready:
- The Magic of Orton-Gillingham — the required course textbook. To purchase a copy, complete the order form and email it to the Oregon Dyslexia Institute.
- Basic Sound Deck — if you do not already have a complete visual and auditory drill deck, you will need the Basic Sound Deck, which will be used throughout the course.
We recommend ordering your materials as soon as possible to ensure they arrive before the course begins.
Optional Associate Practicum
For educators who would like to continue toward Orton-Gillingham Academy membership at the Associate Level, a supervised practicum is available for an additional fee.
Associate Level Practicum
For educators who would like to continue toward Orton-Gillingham Academy membership at the Associate Level, a supervised practicum is available for an additional $2,000 fee.
The practicum provides an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Orton-Gillingham Approach through hands-on practice, individualized feedback, and ongoing support. The supervised practicum includes a minimum of 100 lessons over a period of at least eight consecutive months.
Throughout the practicum, an Orton-Gillingham Fellow provides diagnostic and prescriptive feedback and support across all aspects of the Orton-Gillingham Approach. The Fellow will observe the trainee teaching at least 10 complete lessons over the course of the practicum. Up to three of these observations may be conducted with a small group of no more than three students.
The practicum is an important opportunity to build confidence and strengthen your instructional practice while receiving guidance from an experienced Orton-Gillingham Fellow.
After successfully completing the Associate Level coursework and practicum, educators may apply to the Orton-Gillingham Academy for membership at the Associate Level.
Practicum Fee: $2,000
Clinical Level, Parts 1 & 2
Formerly Certified
This course is designed for educators who have achieved Associate Level membership with the Orton-Gillingham Academy and are ready to further develop their instructional expertise. Participants will explore advanced strategies for supporting students with complex learning needs and delivering higher-level Orton-Gillingham instruction.
The Parts 1 and 2 at the Clinical Level require a minimum of 100 hours of coursework each. Part 1 and Part 2 may be completed in either order. This course fulfills the coursework requirements for Clinical Level, Part 1.
Course Fee: $1,500 + 10 hours of attendance at the OGA Conference
Conference attendance may be completed in person or online.
Prerequisite: OGA membership at the Associate Level
Course Dates: TBD
When scheduled, the course will be offered in a hybrid format, with the option to participate online or in person at Edison High School.
A supervised practicum is available for an additional fee.
Clinical Level Practicum
Formerly Certified
For educators who would like to continue toward Orton-Gillingham Academy membership at the Clinical Level, a supervised practicum is available for an additional $2,500 fee.
The practicum provides an opportunity to deepen your instructional expertise through sustained, supervised practice and individualized diagnostic and prescriptive feedback. The practicum includes a minimum of 200 hours over at least two academic years. Combined with the 100 hours of Associate-level practicum experience, this represents a minimum of 300 hours of supervised practicum experience.
Throughout the practicum, an Orton-Gillingham Fellow provides support across all aspects of the Orton-Gillingham Approach and observes the trainee teaching 10 complete 40–60 minute lessons. The practicum includes work with two different students: one receiving instruction at a lower level of language development and one receiving instruction at a higher level.
The practicum may be completed concurrently with the Clinical Level coursework, allowing educators to continue developing their skills while progressing through their coursework.
After successfully completing the Clinical Level coursework and practicum, educators may apply to the Orton-Gillingham Academy for membership at the Clinical Level.
Practicum Fee: $2,500
Payment
Payment is due at the time of registration. If you have already registered and would like to pay online, please visit Edison’s plastiq.com (fees may apply). If paying online, please use your last name as the “Invoice or Account Number.”
If you would prefer to pay by check, please send a check payable to Edison High School to 9020 Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR 97225 with the registrant’s last name and “OGA” in the memo line.
Questions? Reach out to Elizabeth Johnson at [email protected].
