Associate Training Class 2008
 The 2008 Orton-Gillingham Associate Training Class will take place
May 27 through June 5, including Saturday May
31 and the afternoon of Sunday, June 1.
Registration is limited to the first 30 applicants. All classes will be held at
Greengate which is hosted by
Holmes Street United Methodist Church.
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Associate Training Class |
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Prerequisites |
College Degree |
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Registration: |
April 30 deadline |
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Class Size: |
Limited to first 30 |
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When: |
May 27 through June 5
(10 days, 70 hours total) |
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Schedule: |
May 27- 31 (Mon. – Sat.) 8:00 to 4:30
June 1
(Sunday) 1:00 to 5:00
June 2-5 (Mon.-Thur.)
8:00 to 4:30 Mon.
(one hour lunch break each day) |
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Cost: |
$900
($750.00 for
70-hour course, + $150 materials) |
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Overview
The Associate Level Course is
an intensive 10 day course for individuals holding a bachelor‘s
degree. It is the foundation-level course in the
Orton-Gillingham approach, enabling instruction with better
understanding of the structure of language and multisensory
teaching. The course comprises an in-depth introduction to
phonology, structure of English, characteristics of dyslexia,
multisensory teaching, assessment tools, grammar and written
expression. It includes interactive demonstrations and
activities using the O-G method.
Following completion of the course work, students may choose
to participate in a supervised practicum leading to membership
at the Associate level in the
Orton-Gillingham Academy of Practitioners and Educators. The
requirements for admission to the Academy at the Associate level
are: minimum 60 hours of course work conducted by an Academy
Fellow, 100 hours of supervised one-to-one tutoring, as well as
a selection of readings about dyslexia. Those who would like to
learn more about the practicum should contact Marcia Ramsey at
256-551-4439.
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Presentation of phonograms and terminology
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Application of sound /symbol in reading
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Handwriting
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Grammar and written and
expression
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Phonological awareness
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How to introduce spelling families and generalizations
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Syllabication and practice
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How to develop a lesson
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Sight Words
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General information about the characteristics and instruction of dyslexic students
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The role of automaticity, fluency, and comprehension
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Presentations of lessons by training participants for hands-on experience
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How to get started with a student.
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Diagnostic and prescriptive teaching
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Understanding testing and interpreting test results
About the Leader
Susan Van der Vorst, Fellow, Academy of Orton-Gillingham
Practitioners and Educators
Ms. Van der
Vorst
is
the Director and Founder of
Camp
Spring Creek, a coeducational day and residential camp for
dyslexic students ages 6-14. Camp Spring Creek was founded in
2003 to provide training for teachers and intense remediation
for children with dyslexia.
Susan
has worked with students as a reading teacher since 1986 after
graduating from New England College where she studied under a
doctoral student of Jeanne Chall’s. At
Kildonan
School in Amenia New York, Ms.
Van der Vorst
received her Orton-Gillingham training under the supervision of
Diana Hanbury King, author of English Isn’t Crazy, and
several books on teaching handwriting, keyboarding, and English
composition. Along with AOGPE Fellow JoAnne Crawford, Susie
helped establish the Key Learning Center at Carolina Day School
in Ashville, North Carolina. She has also worked with students
one on one and conducted teacher training at
Durango Mountain Camp in Durango, Colorado. Susan is a
frequent presenter on the subjects of handwriting and structure
of the English language at national and international
conferences, including the 2006 National IDA conference in
Indianapolis. |
