Course Content Overview

Thank you for offering this course!! I am enjoying learning about the Orton Gillingham methodology. It seems to help many students connect with language in a new way and make reading and writing more comprehensible. It also seems to 'stick' with the students. An example of this is one student who had recently learned that the letter 's' could sometimes make the /z/ sound. A day or so later she was engaged in listening to a story online when she independently and excitedly exclaimed, 'I hear 's' like 'z'!

The progress both of them are making brings tears to my eyes. They are eager to learn. The best part is hearing them read aloud in class. The students in class have noticed the progress. Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity!

This tutoring experience has been incredibly beneficial for the students I work with. The individualized and small group instruction allows me to address specific learning needs, which leads to noticeable academic progress. Additionally, this work has enhanced my effectiveness in teaching whole group settings. The growth and confidence I see in my students affirms the impact of this personalized approach.

The Orton-Gillingham course has had an impact on my ability to support students in both reading and writing. Through this training, I have gained a deeper understanding of the structure of language and the specific needs of students with dyslexia and other learning differences. As an educator with degrees in both Elementary Education and Special Education, I appreciate the need for individualized instruction to fill in gaps for students in reading and writing. The course has equipped me with practical, evidence-based strategies that allow me to tailor my instruction to each student's individual needs. Overall, the Orton-Gillingham approach has improved my teaching practice and has helped me to empower my students to achieve greater academic success.