Introductory Multisensory Structured Language/Orton-Gillingham Program

Presented by: Lynn Burke

When:     2007: TBA

                (Must attend all dates)

Where:    TBA                         Time:       TBA

Cost: Members:  $300.00     Non-Members:  $400.00 

             (Individual Membership $70.00 – see page 15)

 

This course provides an introduction to the Orton-Gillingham method of instruction:  a multisensory, sequentially organized, cumulative method of teaching reading, spelling and handwriting to students of all ages.  The National Reading Panel has recognized the Orton-Gillingham method as one that will improve reading achievement for all students, and particularly those who have been unsuccessful with traditional reading instruction.

 

This course will include: 

 Familiarization with assessment tools

 Sequential progression through the structure of the English language:

 

´ Phonological awareness           ´ Phonology           ´Morphology    ´ Six basic syllable types    ´ Syllable division rules

 

 Explicit multisensory decoding/reading and encoding/spelling instruction

 Lesson Planning

 Handwriting

 Familiarization with appropriate, current materials options

 

            Appropriate for both professional educators and interested parents.  Many districts offer

professional development credit for this course; so ask your school administrator.  The

International Dyslexia Association will verify attendance for 15 instructional hours.

 

Make checks payable to: Suffolk Branch IDA

Mail to: IDA Long Island, 728 Route 25A,  Northport, NY 11768

 Registration Form: Orton Training (Presented by: Lynn Burke)

  Introductory Multisensory Structured Language/Orton-Gillingham Program

 

Amount Enclosed:     ____  $300.00  Member                    _____ $400.00 Non-Member     

 

Name:_______________________________________________Title:____________________________________

 

Phone #: (______) _____________________       Email:  _______________________________________________

 

Address:  ____________________________________________________________________________________

 

District Affiliation:___________________________________      Teacher:____  Parent: ____  Other:_____                       

 

Make checks payable to: Long Island Branch IDA

Mail to: Suffolk Branch IDA Long Island, 728 Route 25A,  Northport, NY 11768, For More Information Call (631) 261-7441