The Orton Gillingham Online Academy is often asked whether we are “accredited” or whether or not we are aligned with a particular agency or organization. It appears people are looking for clarification surrounding the Orton Gillingham Approach because there is much confusion about what it is and where to receive quality training. They want to know who owns the Orton Gillingham Approach.
Many school districts, parents, teachers, & therapists are confused about just where and who to turn to for “THE” Orton Gillingham training. There seems to be a misconception that this training must be delivered by a specific Orton Gillingham “place” out there somewhere. Yet, when they begin to search for answers, they notice there are a plethora of options available, which adds to the confusion. They read and are told that there is only one place that they can turn to for Orton Gillingham certification. Inevitably, the questions then arise, “Who are all of these other agencies and organizations that offer Orton Gillingham training if indeed there is only ONE place to turn? Are they not of value? Are they not making a difference in the lives of individuals who need the Orton Gillingham Approach the most?”
Who owns the Orton Gillingham Approach? No one. The Orton Gillingham Approach has been around since the 1930s, and it is a teaching philosophy. The Approach is not owned by any agency or organization. Having said that, there are many learned individuals who have developed their own programs & accreditation standards that have spun off of the Orton Gillingham Approach.
The Orton Gillingham Online Academy practicum supervisors are experts in the field of Dyslexia & O-G. One is the International Dyslexia Association Branch President for the state of Indiana & a Master Orton Gillingham Trainer. Another is a Florida State University professor with 35 years of experience working in the field of Dyslexia and O-G (O-G trained by Dr. Marge Tillman & David Schenck). Another has a doctorate in curriculum and Administration and is a Reading Specialist who has spent years facilitating O-G trainings for teachers across the country. Our staff is highly qualified and gifted to provide the scaffolding needed to guide our participants successfully through the certification process.
Orton Gillingham Training Options:
- Orton Gillingham Online Academy
- Dyslexia Institute of Indiana
- Dyslexia Training Institute
- Wilson Reading System
- Barton Reading and Spelling System
- Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Institute for Multi-sensory Education
- Academy of Orton-Gillingham
- Neuhaus Education Center
Wonderful Orton Gillingham Resources:
As evidenced by the list above and the variety of others offering Orton Gillingham training opportunities and wonderful resources, there are many quality options available. If we are going to truly make a difference in the lives of those with Dyslexia, we must work together as a team and collaborate. The Orton Gillingham Online Academy has students from all across the globe. Paths are appearing where they have never been before. We have course participants from Thailand, Singapore, Mongolia, Pakistan, Australia, Canada, Indian reservations in the United States, and several remote areas that would not have had access to the Orton Gillingham Approach if it were not for our academy.
Dr. Orton and Anna Gillingham came up with this amazing philosophy. Now, let us get it out there to make a world of difference for those with Dyslexia!
Keep doing what you are doing because the world needs what only you have to offer!