LEVEL 1 PRACTICUM EXTENSION: 108 HOURS – $4,200.00
*Prerequisite: Level 1 Course*
Application Process Required – The application window will open every spring (April – May) for the following school year. Please join our mailing list if you are interested in more information and application dates.
The Orton Gillingham Online Academy offers an Orton Gillingham Level 1 certification.
Upon completion of the Level 1 Course requirements, you will qualify for our Practicum Extension for certification. This Practicum Extension involves 108 hours of 1:1 supervision. You will select a student with whom you can complete all 108 Level 1 lessons, and will be assigned a supervisor through our academy. All communication with your supervisor will be via phone, email, or Zoom. You will submit video-recordings of your lessons, and email copies or photos of prepared lesson plans, student artifacts, and fill out a detailed reflection sheet following each lesson. During this experience, your supervisor will provide support and lesson planning feedback, and will always be available to answer questions via email, schedule phone/video consultations, and support you throughout the entirety of your practicum. Our supervisors are experts in the fields of Dyslexia and Orton Gillingham, with years of experience to share.
A portfolio is also a requirement of the Practicum Extension. The portfolio provides an opportunity for you to summarize the experience and to reflect on knowledge and insight gleaned during the practicum. You will also complete 3 benchmark assessments – one at the start, one midway through, and one at the end of your practicum. The benchmark data you gather for your portfolio will show your student’s improvement and highlight the efficacy of your teaching. Upon completion of the requirements, we will award certification, as well as a letter of recommendation from your supervisor. This certification will provide quality credentials and qualifications to practice successfully as an Orton Gillingham teacher.
NOTE: This is not a self-paced course. There is a timeline on which you must work to receive your certification. You must be able to complete a minimum of three lessons with your student every week through the duration of your practicum.
Included in this Course:
· Assigned supervisor/mentor
· One-on-one supervision and ongoing support
· 18 video observations
· Detailed lesson planning feedback
· A complete portfolio
· Letter of recommendation
· Orton Gillingham certification
After completion of the Orton Gillingham Practicum Extension requirements, we will award participants with a letter of recommendation and certification.
This practicum extension is only available to those who have successfully completed the Basic Language (Level 1) Course. Participants must begin the Practicum Extension within 90 days of receiving the Level 1 certificate of completion.
You must be able to spend roughly 5-10 hours per week preparing, delivering, and reflecting on your lessons throughout this Practicum Extension. If you would like to apply for this practicum, please reach out to us at [email protected] for a copy of the Practicum Extension Guidelines and Expectations and the Practicum Extension Application Packet.
Course FAQs:
When I complete the course, will I receive a certificate of completion? If so, what will the certificate say?
Yes, you will receive a Certificate of Completion that will state that you have completed a 108-Hour Orton Gillingham Practicum. You will also receive a letter of recommendation from your supervisor.
Will I be considered a “Certified” Orton Gillingham Practitioner after completing the Level 1 Practicum Extension?
Yes. Upon completion of the Level 1 Practicum Extension, you will be an OGOA Certified Orton Gillingham Practitioner.
Do I have to create a different username and password for Moodle, or can I use the same one that I created when taking the Level 1 Basic Language Course?
You can use the same login information to enroll in any of the courses at Orton Gillingham Online Academy (including webinars and other additional resources). Once you create the username and password for Moodle, you can use that login information for any courses that you purchase. All of your purchased courses will then appear under the “My Courses” link on the left hand side of the page.
What happens if I forget my username and password?
If you forget your login information, you can follow the link that states “Forgotten your username or password?” This link will take you to a page in which you can type your username or email address. Once your account is located, you can then reset your password.