After taking this class and knowing Orton-Gillingham has been around for a really long time, I can’t believe that we, as special educators, aren’t trained to teach reading this way. I feel very fortunate to be in a district where we are implementing a schoolwide Orton-Gillingham Approach to reading. One of our kindergarten teachers, who […]
Orton-Gillingham Testimonials
Bader testimonial
The Orton-Gillingham approach has given me the tools to help students become successful readers. Some of them show signs of dyslexia but haven’t been identified with a learning disability. One such student walked through the door during my first year of OG training. After a few weeks of using this approach, he turned to me […]
Yoskowitz testimonial
My Orton-Gillingham coursework and training have been the most valuable experiences of my teaching career. I have never worked so hard in a post-college course or gained so much real, usable, life-changing knowledge. Katie Yoskowitz | Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union
Gonyaw testimonial
Preparing to become a certified Orton Gillingham Associate Level instructor was the most rewarding experience of my career as a teacher. The impact that Dr. Orton and Anna Gillingham’s work has on my student and me will last a lifetime. I wish to express my deep gratitude to my instructors for their passionate examples of […]
Aucoin testimonial
The Orton-Gillingham practicum gave me a structured approach to supporting my students during a time of upheaval—for which I am deeply grateful. I look forward to taking advantage of continued opportunities to refine my practice and to share the importance of this work with my friends, colleagues, and community. Courtney Aucoin | Addison Central School […]
Griffith testimonial
The instructor’s knowledge of Orton Gillingham is so impressive. She made the course very interesting by including information on the history of the English Language, brain function, and evaluation materials. The amount of supporting materials and resources she provided was amazing. Jennifer Griffith | Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools
