Classroom Educator (Virtual) - Fall 2025
Virtual Training | Available
Learn how to effectively implement the Orton-Gillingham (OG) Approach in your classroom. This course provides a thorough understanding of English language structure and sequential teaching, essential for multisensory, structured literacy, and fulfills the coursework for the Orton-Gillingham Academy Classroom Educator Level.
Course description
NUMBER OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS:
30 hours
The training curriculum for the OGCE level leads to a basic understanding of the following elements of Orton-Gillingham (OG) instruction:
Reading acquisition in all learners and the nature and needs of the dyslexic learner
The Orton-Gillingham Approach
Awareness of the OGA seminal works
Brain Research in relation to reading
Understanding the difference between an Approach and a scripted program
Knowledge of the principles of the instruction and the ability to explain why the principles of the Orton-Gillingham Approach are effective
Knowledge and Structure of the English Language
Development of the Orton-Gillingham Lesson Plan for Groups or Classroom
Prerequisite: None
Course Date: Thursdays, September 4 - December 18
Course Time: 3:15 pm to 5:00 pm EST
Location: Delivered Virtually
Instructor: Jen Burch F/OGA
Course expectations:
- Attend all class meetings live online for the entire duration of the course
- Download and print the required course manual and all visual drill decks.
- Complete homework assignments between classes.
- Read assigned required readings and reading reflections
- Take a brief final exam
*****A payment plan is available for this course. A deposit of $300 is due at registration, and the remaining balance will be split into four equal monthly payments.
The monthly payments will be automatically charged on the 15th of September, October, November, and December. To ensure these payments are processed correctly, you must check the "Save this Card" and "Allow Recurring Charges" boxes during the checkout process.****
Ellen Hill
Ellen Hill has been teaching at The Schenck School since 1987, developing and implementing strategies that help struggling readers succeed. Throughout her career, Ellen has served as a tutor, teacher, Lower School Principal, Admissions Director, Outplacement Director, and currently as Director of Community Engagement. Ellen has an B.A. in learning disabilities from Mercer University and a master’s degree in learning disabilities from Georgia State University. As an instructor, Ellen has taught hundreds of teachers the fundamentals of reading instruction and presented locally and nationally at conferences presented by the International Dyslexia Association, the Orton-Gillingham Academy, the SSATB, and Georgia Independent School Association.
Ellen Hill
Ellen Hill has been teaching at The Schenck School since 1987, developing and implementing strategies that help struggling readers succeed. Throughout her career, Ellen has served as a tutor, teacher, Lower School Principal, Admissions Director, Outplacement Director, and currently as Director of Community Engagement. Ellen has an B.A. in learning disabilities from Mercer University and a master’s degree in learning disabilities from Georgia State University. As an instructor, Ellen has taught hundreds of teachers the fundamentals of reading instruction and presented locally and nationally at conferences presented by the International Dyslexia Association, the Orton-Gillingham Academy, the SSATB, and Georgia Independent School Association.