**PRIVATE** APS PreK Cohort 1 Hybrid Classroom Educator Fall 2026

**PRIVATE** APS PreK Cohort 1 Hybrid Classroom Educator Fall 2026

Hybrid Training | Available

TBD Atlanta, GA 12345 United States
Location to be determined
Classroom Educator
9/21/2026-3/15/2027
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$1,200.00
09/21/2026

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**PRIVATE** APS PreK Cohort 1 Hybrid Classroom Educator Fall 2026

Hybrid Training | Available

****PRIVATE COURSE**** (By Invitation Only)

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.


NUMBER OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS: 30 hours (3 CEUs)

  • Prerequisite: None
  • Course Dates: September 21st (Virtual), October 12th (In-Person), January 4th (In-Person), February 15th (In-Person), March 15th (Virtual)
  • Course Times:
Virtual Days: 12:00 to 3:30 pm (9/21 & 3/15)
In-Person Days: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (1 hour lunch break) (10/12, 1/4, & 2/15)

  • Locations: Virtual @ Zoom (instructor will send link) In Person: TBD
  • Instructor: Ellen Hill, Fellow/OGA

The training curriculum for the OGCE level leads to a basic understanding of the following elements of Orton-Gillingham (OG) instruction:

  1. Reading acquisition in all learners and the nature and needs of the dyslexic learner

  • Phonological and Phonemic Awareness

  • Phonics

  • Reading Fluency

  • Vocabulary

  • Reading Comprehension

  1. 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

  1. Knowledge and Structure of the English Language

  2. Development of the Orton-Gillingham Lesson Plan for Groups or Classroom


Course expectations:

  • Attend all class meetings in person and virtual for the entire duration of the course
  • Complete homework assignments between classes
  • Read assigned required readings and reading reflections
  • Take a brief final exam

  • Physical materials will be delivered directly to your school. You won't need them for the first session, as digital versions will be available in Google Classroom. Full details regarding delivery timelines will be shared shortly.
Hill, Ellen
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.