Professional Development

The OG Classroom Educator Training Practicum must begin within 8 months of completing the coursework for the OG Classroom Educator Training course.

If a trainee wishes to begin the practicum beyond this timeframe, they should reach out to the Fellow. Depending on the time between course completion and the request to begin the practicum, the following option may be provided at the discretion of the Fellow and pending availability.

• Audit the OG Classroom Educator Training course

If a trainee would like to begin the practicum after 2 years of completing the coursework, they must re-register and take the course again.

What is the application process for your OG Classroom Educator Training course?

• We process applications on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces in the course are limited.
• Upon receiving a complete application package, we will review it and if all of the prerequisites are met and we are able to offer you a space, you will be notified of your acceptance via email.

What can I expect the format of the OG Classroom Educator Training Coursework to be?

• The OG Classroom Educator Training Coursework is the foundation-level coursework in the Orton-Gillingham approach. Classes provide hands-on opportunities to learn the structure of the English language and practice multisensory techniques for teaching reading, spelling, and handwriting. Presentations include lectures, multisensory experiences and teaching demonstrations.

What topics are covered in the OG Classroom Educator Training course?

• Reading acquisition for all learners and the nature and needs of the dyslexic learner
  • Phonological awareness
  • Phonics
  • Fluency
  • Vocabulary
  • Reading comprehension
• Rationale behind the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach
• Knowledge and structure of the English language including:
  • Phonology
  • Alphabetic principle
  • Syllabication
  • Spelling patterns
• The lesson plan and teaching materials for small groups or classroom
• The Academy structure and requirements

Will I get a certificate upon completion?

• You will receive a letter indicating that you have completed the coursework. OG Classroom Educator Training Certification is available pursuant to completing the OG Classroom Educator Training Practicum under an OGA Fellow.

Can I begin to tutor once I have completed the OG Classroom Educator Training course?

• The OG coursework contains the theory behind the Orton-Gillingham approach as well as the basics of structured literacy content that can be taught to all learners and can be incorporated into your classroom instruction. Additionally, all students are encouraged to take the OG Classroom Educator Training Practicum to learn to implement the theory taught during the course in a group setting. If you wish to work 1:1 with students with dyslexia, we suggest you continue on to the Orton-Gillingham Associate Training (1:1 Instruction) course.

• A Bachelor’s Degree
• Fluency in the English language
• Experience working with children
• Subscriber Membership at the OGA (Orton-Gillingham Academy)

• Current resume
• Handwritten Letter of Introduction
• Two letters of reference, work-related (including information about professionalism, character, ability to work with children, and any previous tutoring experience)
• Copy of your Subscriber Membership Certificate from OGA (Orton Gillingham Academy)
• $100 non-refundable processing fee (see below for payment options)

Please upload documents in PDF format.

Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

We will review your application upon receipt and notify you by email of your acceptance into the course.

OG Classroom Educator Training Coursework

• $100 non-refundable processing fee (includes criminal records check).
• $800 coursework tuition fee. You are required to pay the full coursework tuition fee at the time of acceptance in order to complete registration.
• $350 materials fee.

As of the application deadline (two weeks prior to course start date), all course fees are non-refundable.

OG Classroom Educator Training Practicum (Optional)

Completion of the OG Classroom Educator Training Practicum requires 5 observations in a classroom or small group (minimum of 2 students) over at least 8 months. The fee is $225 per observation. Please contact us directly for additional details.

• Interac e-transfer to the email address accountspayable@fraseracademy.ca (no security answer is necessary).
• Credit card at request.plastiq.com/pay-fraser-academy1 (this option incurs a 2.4% administration fee charged by Plastiq).
• Online banking with BMO, HSBC, Scotiabank, or any credit union by setting Fraser Academy Association as the payee and using your first name and last initial (in upper-case letters and without space) as the account number.

If you have any questions, please email ProD@fraseracademy.ca.