Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators Upholding Excellence in Professional Practice ## Posts - [Hear from OGA Teachers/Tutors](https://www.ortonacademy.org/hear-from-aopge-teacherstutors-1/) - [2022 Fellow Workshop](https://www.ortonacademy.org/aogpe-webinar/) - [What is Dyslexia?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/what-is-dyslexia/) ## Pages - [Home](https://www.ortonacademy.org/) - Orton-Gillingham Academy or OGA offers training, certification, accreditation, resources for dyslexia and dyslexic students. - [Readings & Resources](https://www.ortonacademy.org/resources/recommended-reading/) - Download the OGA recommended reading list for Associate level members, Scientific Evidence from the National Reading Panel and Proust and the Squid By Maryanne Wolf. - [Orton-Gillingham Practitioner Certification](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training-certification/individual-certification/) - OGA is an accrediting and certifying body dedicated to upholding the highest professional and ethical standards for the practice of the Orton-Gillingham (OG) Approach for the treatment of dyslexia. - [What Makes OGA Different?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/our-impact/what-makes-aogpe-different/) - The Academy does not train, it only certifies and accredits, eliminating the conflict of interest where training and certification is done by the same organization. - [For Members](https://www.ortonacademy.org/for-members/) - [Classroom Educator (CE) Level](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training-certification/classroom-educator-ogce-level/) - The Academy or OGA Classroom Educator (CE) is intended for educators teaching in a general education setting. The Classroom Educator practitioner is certified by OGA to provide and adapt literacy instruction for the whole class or for small groups needing supplemental support. - [OGA Accredited Instructional Programs in Schools](https://www.ortonacademy.org/accreditation/dyslexia-in-schools/) - OGA or Academy Accredited Instructional Programs in Schools for the Orton-Gillingham Approach in NJ, SC, MA, IN, AL, NC, NY, OH, VA, SC, GA. - [Professional Opportunities - Current](https://www.ortonacademy.org/professional-opportunities/) - [Our Impact](https://www.ortonacademy.org/our-impact/) - Orton-Gillingham Academy or OGA has an impact on teachers, tutors, parents and individuals with dyslexia worldwide. - [Training & Certification](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training-certification/) - OGA offers Orton-Gillingham training and certification at the fellow, certified, associate, educator and subscriber levels. - [OGA Annual Conference](https://www.ortonacademy.org/conference/) - The OGA or Orton-Gillingham Academy holds an annual conference for teachers and tutors of people with dyslexia. - [2026 Conference Information](https://www.ortonacademy.org/2024-conference-registration-fees/) - [Teacher/Tutor List](https://www.ortonacademy.org/teacher-tutor-list/) - [Make a Donation](https://www.ortonacademy.org/get-involved/make-a-donation/) - Every donation to OGA the Orton-Gillingham Academy provides services and benefits to members and people with dyslexia. - [Resources for Parents](https://www.ortonacademy.org/for-parents/resources-for-parents/) - Resources for parents of dyslexic children include the OGA reading list, International Dyslexia Association, Learning Ally, Scientific Evidence from the National Reading Panel, Understood for Learning & Attention Issues, and Wright’s Law. - [OGA Newsletter](https://www.ortonacademy.org/our-impact/aogpe-newsletter/) - [What is Dyslexia?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/resources/what-is-dyslexia/) - Dyslexia is difficulty in the use and processing of arbitrary linguistic/symbolic codes based on neuroscientific and linguistic research. - [What Does OGA do?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/our-impact/aogpe-mission/) - The mission of OGA Orton-Gillingham Academy is to establish and maintain professional standards, accredit programs, sponsor research and broaden public awareness of needs of people with dyslexia. - [2027 Call for Proposals & Conference Information](https://www.ortonacademy.org/2025-conference-location-hotel-2/) - [What is the Orton-Gillingham Approach?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/resources/what-is-the-orton-gillingham-approach/) - Orton-Gillingham is an instructional approach intended primarily for use with individuals who have difficulty with reading, spelling, and writing of the sort associated with dyslexia. - [OGA Principles of the OG Approach](https://www.ortonacademy.org/resources/og-approach-principles-2/) - The OG Approach or Orton-Gillingham Approach is language-based, multisensory, structured, sequential, cumulative, cognitive, and flexible. - [Fellow Level](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training-certification/fellow-level/) - Academy or OGA Fellows are independent practitioners qualified to train and supervise others in the Orton-Gillingham Approach and provide instruction for dyslexic learners. - [Search](https://www.ortonacademy.org/posts-search/) - [Training Fellows & Locations](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training-certification/training-locations/) - Find an Academy or OGA Orton-Gillingham training Fellow or location in the United States, Canada or online in this database. - [Helpful Books](https://www.ortonacademy.org/resources/helpful-books-dvds/) - Helpful Books & DVDs include OGA DVD: Who We Are, Dyslexia, and The Approach, Dr. Orton’s Notebook, Dyslexia Over the Lifespan and OGA Conference Keynote DVD. - [OGA Accredited Training Programs](https://www.ortonacademy.org/accreditation/aogpe-accredited-programs/) - OGA Accredited Training Programs are in Portland, OR, Bakersville, NC, Greenville, SC, Needham, MA, Lincoln, MA, Winston-Salem, NC, Asheville, NC, Amenia, NY, Guilford, CT, Rochester, MN, Pembroke, Bermuda, Richmond, VA, Columbia, SC, Atlanta, GA, New York, NY, Williston, VT and Mt. Pleasant, SC. - [Applying for Certification (SM Apply)](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training-certification/process-benefits/) - The OGA Application Process for Certification is online through FluidReview accessed by this link: https://orton-gillingham.fluidreview.com. - [Accreditation Overview and Process](https://www.ortonacademy.org/accreditation/accreditation-overview-and-process/) - The OGA Accreditation Overview and Process explains why to have your program accredited by the Academy in the Orton-Gillingham approach for dyslexic learners. - [OGA Founding Fellows](https://www.ortonacademy.org/our-impact/aogpe-founding-fellows/) - OGA Founding Fellows are a group of distinguished Orton-Gillingham teachers concerned with serving individuals with dyslexia. - [Clinical Level (formerly Certified)](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training-certification/certified-level/) - The Academy or OGA Certified member is qualified as an independent practitioner in the Orton-Gillingham Approach. - [Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Requirements](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training-certification/continuing-education-unit-requirements/) - [Training Information](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training-certification/training-information/) - Training information includes coursework and practicum delivered by an Academy Fellow and certified and accredited by the Academy or OGA. - [Associate Level](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training-certification/associate-level/) - Academy or OGA Associate Members are qualified to provide Orton-Gillingham instruction under the mentorship of an Academy Fellow. - [OGA Board, Staff & Committees](https://www.ortonacademy.org/oga-board-staff-committees/) - [2025 Conference Information](https://www.ortonacademy.org/2025-conference-location-hotel/) - [2020 Program & Registration](https://www.ortonacademy.org/conference/registration-information/) - [OGA Accredited Instructional Programs in Camps & Clinics](https://www.ortonacademy.org/accreditation/aogpe-accredited-instructional-programs-in-camps-clinics-2/) - Database of Academy or OGA Accredited Instructional Programs in Camps & Clinics for dyslexic students in NY, NC, CO, MA, CT, MN and Bermuda. - [Board, Committee & Staff Members (Old)](https://www.ortonacademy.org/our-impact/board-committee-members-staff/) - OGA Orton Academy Board, Committee & Staff Membership includes accreditation, fundraising and information outreach, nominating, research and standards committees. - [Orton-Gillingham Approach Introductory Course](https://www.ortonacademy.org/for-parents/introductory-course-on-the-orton-gillingham-approach/) - The Orton-Gillingham Approach Introductory Course is recommended for parents, teachers, speech pathologists, psychologists, advocates and tutors of children with dyslexia. - [Online Training Requirements](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training-certification/online-training-requirements/) - [Subscriber Membership](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training-certification/introductory-level/) - Academy or OGA Subscriber Members take an introductory course and are considered informed consumers but are not qualified to teach using the Orton-Gillingham Approach. - [OGA Strategic Plan](https://www.ortonacademy.org/our-impact/oga-strategic-plan/) - [2025 Fellow Workshop](https://www.ortonacademy.org/conference/fellow-workshop/) - [2024 Conference Information](https://www.ortonacademy.org/conference/aogpe-conference-2020/) - [Online OG Introductory Course](https://www.ortonacademy.org/resources/introductory-course-on-the-orton-gillingham-approach/) - The Orton-Gillingham Approach Introductory Course is recommended for parents, teachers, speech pathologists, psychologists, advocates and tutors of children with dyslexia. - [Get Involved](https://www.ortonacademy.org/get-involved/) - Get involved with OGA The Academy and learn about membership benefits, make a donation, join our Facebook page or join our email list. - [Training Scholarships](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training-certification/training-scholarships/) - [2023 Conference Registration Fees](https://www.ortonacademy.org/2023-conference-fees/) - [Remembrances](https://www.ortonacademy.org/our-impact/remembrances/) - [2019 Program & Handouts](https://www.ortonacademy.org/conference/conference-program/) - [2021 Conference Information](https://www.ortonacademy.org/conference/2021_conference/) - [Resources](https://www.ortonacademy.org/resources/) - Resources for Dyslexic Learners include Orton and Gillingham, latest research on dyslexia and the Orton-Gillingham Approach. - [Login](https://www.ortonacademy.org/login/) - [2020 Conference Scholarships](https://www.ortonacademy.org/conference/conference-scholarships/) - [Message from the President](https://www.ortonacademy.org/conference/message-from-the-president/) - [Contact](https://www.ortonacademy.org/contact/) - Contact OGA Orton-Gillingham Academy at 845-373-8919. - [Join Our Mailing List](https://www.ortonacademy.org/get-involved/join-our-mailing-list/) - Join the Orton-Gillingham Academy mailing list and receive the OGA Newsletter and special announcements. - [FAQs](https://www.ortonacademy.org/get-involved/faqs/) - For answers to FAQs about dyslexia visit OGA or Orton-Gillingham Academy frequently asked questions page. - [Who Were Orton and Gillingham?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/resources/who-were-orton-and-gillingham/) - Samuel Torrey Orton was a pioneer in focusing attention on reading failure and related language processing difficulties and Anna Gillingham trained teachers of children and adults with dyslexia. - [OGA Schools, Camps & Clinics](https://www.ortonacademy.org/for-parents/aogpe-schools-camps-clinics/) - Search OGA Academy Accredited Schools, Camps and Clinic Instructional Programs. - [For Parents](https://www.ortonacademy.org/for-parents/) - Information for Parents of Dyslexic Children includes find a teacher, tutor, school, camp, clinic or read our resources for parents. - [Accreditation](https://www.ortonacademy.org/accreditation/) - The OGA Accreditation overview and process includes training programs, instructional programs in schools, camps, clinics and other accredited sites. - [Membership Directory](https://www.ortonacademy.org/for-members/membership-directory/) - [Professional Opportunites](https://www.ortonacademy.org/for-members/professional-opportunites/) - [FAQs](https://www.ortonacademy.org/for-parents/faqs/) - [FAQs - General](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training-certification/faqs-general/) - Orton-Gillingham FAQs include questions about licensing and accreditation for tutors practicing the Orton-Gillingham Approach for the treatment of dyslexia. - [User](https://www.ortonacademy.org/user/) - [Find a Teacher/Tutor](https://www.ortonacademy.org/for-parents/find-a-teacher-tutor/) - Find a Teacher Tutor trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach in this list of accredited training programs certified by the Academy. - [2020 School Visits](https://www.ortonacademy.org/conference/school-visits/) - [2020 Conference Travel Information](https://www.ortonacademy.org/conference/conference-travel-information/) - [Register](https://www.ortonacademy.org/register/) - [Testtutors](https://www.ortonacademy.org/testtutors/) - [Membership Benefits](https://www.ortonacademy.org/get-involved/membership-benefits/) - OGA Member Benefits include access to the online membership directory, referrals for tutoring teaching, and access to professional opportunities. - [FAQs - Coursework & Practicum](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training-certification/coursework-practicum/) - [FAQs - Application Questions](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training-certification/faqs-application-questions/) - [Conference Scholarship](https://www.ortonacademy.org/conference/scholarship/) - [Call for Papers 2](https://www.ortonacademy.org/conference/call-for-papers-2/) - [Membership Dues](https://www.ortonacademy.org/for-members/membership-dues/) - [FAQs](https://www.ortonacademy.org/accreditation/faqs/) - [FAQs](https://www.ortonacademy.org/resources/faqs/) - [Speakers](https://www.ortonacademy.org/conference/speakers/) - [Sessions](https://www.ortonacademy.org/conference/sessions/) - [Scholarship Opportunities](https://www.ortonacademy.org/conference/scholarship-opportunities/) - [Preliminary Application](https://www.ortonacademy.org/accreditation/preliminary-application/) - [Members](https://www.ortonacademy.org/members-2/) - [Account](https://www.ortonacademy.org/account/) - [Password Reset](https://www.ortonacademy.org/password-reset/) - [Logout](https://www.ortonacademy.org/logout/) - [Schedule](https://www.ortonacademy.org/conference/schedule/) ## Events - [2017 AOGPE Conference](https://www.ortonacademy.org/event/2017-aogpe-conference/) ## FAQs - [Is there a recommended number of tutoring hours per week for the Orton-Gillingham Approach to be effective?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/is-there-a-recommended-amount-of-tutoring-hours-per-week-for-the-orton-gillingham-approach/) - [Does the Academy recommend a certain number of tutoring hours per week for the OG Approach to be effective?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/does-the-og-approach-recommend-a-certain-amount-of-tutoring-per-week/) - [Is there ever an exception made to the bachelor's degree requirement for Classroom Educator, Associate, and Certified levels?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/bachelors-degree-requirement/) - [Do I need to use the same student for the entire practicum?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/do-i-need-to-use-the-same-student-for-the-entire-practicum/) - [Does my practicum student/small group need to be formally diagnosed with dyslexia?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/does-my-practicum-studentsmall-group-need-to-be-formally-diagnosed-with-dyslexia/) - [Do I let the Academy know I am a Fellow-in-Training?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/is-there-a-step-i-have-to-complete-to-let-the-academy-know-i-am-beginning-my-training-in-order-to-be-considered-a-fellow-in-training/) - [Can the observations be done via the internet (Skype for example) or videotape?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/can-he-observe-via-the-internet-skype-for-example-or-videotape/) - [What is the difference between a program and an approach?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/what-is-the-difference-between-a-program-and-an-approach/) - [Can I be placed on your tutor list if I am not certified by the Academy?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/tutor-list/) - [What is the Certifying Committee looking for in the student lesson plan and profile at the Fellow Level?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/what-is-the-certifying-committee-looking-for-in-the-student-lesson-plan-and-profile-at-the-fellow-level/) - [Does the Fellow of Record need to be on site?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/does-the-fellow-of-record-need-to-be-on-site/) - [What is the description of the Fellow of Record?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/what-is-the-description-of-the-fellow-of-record/) - [Can tutoring be done via Skype or web based platform?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/can-tutoring-be-done-via-skype-or-web-based-platform/) - [How much does tutoring cost?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/how-much-does-tutoring-cost/) - [How do I get my child tested for dyslexia?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/how-do-i-get-my-child-tested-for-dyslexia/) - [Are Academy members able to test for dyslexia?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/are-academy-members-able-to-test-for-dyslexia/) - [How do I locate tutors in my area?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/how-do-i-locate-tutors-in-my-area/) - [I have an M.Ed in special education and years of experience in this field. Will my background count toward the coursework required by the Academy for the Associate/Certified level?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/i-have-an-m-ed-in-special-education-and-years-of-experience-in-this-field-will-my-background-count-toward-the-coursework-required-by-the-academy-for-the-associatecertified-level/) - [Can a parent or an individual who does not have a bachelor’s degree get trained?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/can-a-parent-or-an-individual-who-does-not-have-a-bachelors-degree-get-trained/) - [How do I get trained if Academy Accredited Programs and/or Fellows are not located in my area (State, Country)?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/how-do-i-get-trained-if-academy-accredited-programs-andor-fellows-are-not-located-in-my-area-state-country/) - [Are courses available online?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/are-courses-available-online/) - [I took training with a Fellow years ago. Does AOGPE have my records?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/i-took-training-with-a-fellow-years-ago-does-aogpe-have-my-records/) - [Does the AOGPE online Subscriber course count for any CE units?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/does-your-online-program-count-for-any-ce-units/) - [Will AOGPE accept a degree from an online University?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/will-aogpe-accept-a-degree-from-an-online-university/) - [What is the cost of Certification training?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/cost-of-training/) - [Does AOGPE sell training materials?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/does-aogpe-sell-training-materials/) - [How long does training take?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/how-long-does-training-take/) - [Do I need a bachelor's degree in teaching to qualify for OG training?](https://www.ortonacademy.org/faq-items/bachelors-degree/) ## Trainings - [Grace Sharma, ATF/OGA, Oct 2026 - March 2027](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/diane-mayer-fit-and-grace-sharma-fit-2/) - [Jennings Miller, ATFC/OGA, Associate, Oct_Nov_Dec_Jan 2026-2027](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/jenni-miller-f-aogpe/) - [Liisa Freure, M.Ed., OCT, F/OGA](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/liisa-freure-m-ed-oct-faogpe/) - [Liisa Freure, M.Ed, OCT, ATF/OGA](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/liisa-freure-faogpe/) - [Janet Street, Smart-Street Educational Consulting](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/janet-street-smart-street-educational-consulting-2/) - [Amelia Morel, F/OGA, La Amistad](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/anita-morel-f-oga-la-amistad/) - [Valdine Bjornson, F/OGA, The Reading and Learning Clinic of Manitoba](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/the-reading-and-learning-clinic-of-manitoba/) - [Eileen Tresansky, ATF/OGA, September 2026](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/eileen-tresansky-atf-oga-ww-p-school/) - [The Reading and Learning Clinic of Manitoba](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/the-reading-and-learning-clinic-of-manitoba-2/) - [The Reading and Learning Clinic of Manitoba](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/the-reading-and-learning-clinic-of-manitoba-3/) - [Lori Shikuma, F/OGA, CE July, on-line](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/lori-shikuma-f-oga-ce-july-on-line/) - [Jan Ellis-Clements, Ph.D., Fellow/OGA](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/jan-ellis-clements-ph-d-fellow-aogpe-3/) - [Jan Ellis-Clements, Ph.D., Fellow/OGA,](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/jan-ellis-clements-ph-d-fellow-aogpe-4/) - [Karen Micciche, F/OGA, 2026-2027 In-Person](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/karen-micciche-f-oga/) - [Ellen O'Brien, ATF/OGA, Sept 2026](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/ellen-obrien-atf-oga/) - [Ellen O'Brien, ATF/OGA, Nazia Ansari, July - August](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/ellen-obrien-atf-oga-nazia-ansari-july-august/) - [Jennifer Tavello, F/OGA (CE), Sep-Oct 2026](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/jennifer-tavello-f-oga-ce-sep-oct-2026/) - [Jennifer Tavello, F/OGA (CE), July](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/jennifer-tavello-f-oga/) - [The Sally Borden Program at Friends Academy - June 2026 - Spring 2027](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/the-sally-borden-program-at-friends-academy/) - [The Sally Borden Program at Friends Academy, 2026-2027](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/the-sally-borden-program-at-friends-academy-3/) - [Kate Quijano, F/OGA, Literacy Nassau, July](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/kate-quijano-f-oga-literacy-nassau-july-2/) - [Kate Quijano, F/OGA, Literacy Nassau, July](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/kate-quijano-f-oga-literacy-nassau-july/) - [Jennings Miller, F/OGA](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/jennings-miller-f-oga/) - [Janet George, ATFC/OGA](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/janet-george-atf-oga-2/) - [Janet Jones, ATF/OGA, Ongoing](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/janet-jones-atfc-oga-july/) - [Sarah Rideout, F/OGA, July 2026](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/sarah-rideout-f-oga-june-2025/) - [Stern Center for Language and Learning - Melissa Farrall, Writing & Language Disorders](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/stern-center-for-language-and-learning-melissa-farrall-webinars/) - [Cheryl Urbanczyk, F/OGA, Learn Literacy, September-Dec](https://www.ortonacademy.org/training/learning-literacy/) - 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