This four-week class (20-30 total hours) is an introduction to Structured Literacy and the Orton-Gillingham (O-G) approach. You will learn the basic tenets of Structured Literacy, examples of multisensory teaching/learning strategies, the history of Orton-Gillingham and why it is important to understand when working with struggling readers. Participants will be introduced to terminology that is commonly used in the O-G approach, how an OG approach is structured and why, strategies to teach phonemic awareness, grapheme/phoneme correspondence, syllable types and spelling rules.
In this four-week course (20-30 hours) participants will be introduced to the signs and symptoms of dyslexia and discuss popular myths. We will discuss what dyslexia is, what it isn’t and what the appropriate interventions should include. Participants will be given the opportunity to have in-depth discussions about structured literacy approaches and about the research that supports it. While this class is asynchronous, it is also taught by a seasoned instructor, so you will have the opportunity to have your questions answered, while also building a community with other participants. You will be given opportunities to engage and discuss simulations.
In this course participants will learn practical, and research-based strategies to improve reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary. All class chats, class content and discussion boards will be monitored and moderated by the instructors.
In this 90-minute webinar, we will walk through the process of writing goals for IEPs that are individualized for students with dyslexia. We will discuss the proper terminology needed when writing goals and determining appropriate services. This webinar is appropriate for parents, educators, and advocates.
In this 45-minute pre-recorded webinar you will be introduced to the signs and symptoms of dyslexia and learn about many popular myths. We will cover the scientific research and discuss the remediations supported by research. We will also discuss current accommodations available to children and adults with dyslexia.
If you are interested in more in-depth information about dyslexia, check out the Defining Dyslexia course here
Using the virtual classroom is new to many participants. Our platform provided by iCohere is very user friendly, but realize you may have questions and want to see what the virtual classroom looks like. The two downloadable documents below will provide you answers to frequently asked questions and snapshot of the virtual classroom and how to navigate the primary functions.