Orton-Gillingham Literacy Instructor Certificate Training

Orton-Gillingham is literacy instruction for everyone. It is a curriculum designed by a neurologist and a linguist using a trauma-informed perspective and multi-sensory learning tools.

Learn science-based literacy instruction skills that can be applied in a classroom setting or with one-to-one instruction. These techniques will prepare teachers/tutors/educators/parents to help anyone who struggles with reading and writing.

This course begins on July 6th 2026 and runs for two weeks from Monday to Friday, ending on July 17th 2026.

Certification includes:

• Level 1: Kindergarten literacy with a focus on:

-phonemic awareness (where is the sound: beginning middle end; orally blending sounds to make words; etc)

-vowel/consonant distinction

-single consonant short vowel and final/initial blends

-syllables/syllabication (closed syllables rabbit division)

-the affix tree

-what is a sentence?

• Level 2: Primary literacy with a focus on:

-consonant diagraphs long vowels vowel/consonant combinations)

- syllables/syllabication (magic-e/vowel team syllables monster/robin/pony division)

-spelling rules (Miss Gruff Will Buzz 1-1-1 Doubling/Final E)

-common prefixes/suffixes

-parts of a sentence (noun verb prepositions adverbs adjectives etc)

• Level 3: Advanced Primary Literacy

Level 3 explores Intermediate literacy with a focus on:

-advanced phonograms

- syllables/syllabication (lion division)

-spelling rules (Accent Rule 2-1-1 Doubling Rule)

-prefixes/suffixes/roots

-creating complex and interesting sentences combining sentences into paragraphs

Upon completion of Levels 1 2 and 3 students will obtain the Learning Difference Centre’s completion certificate for Orton-Gillingham Tutoring which can allow them to open their own business and work successfully with students of any age with a variety of special needs.

Students who successfully complete the full course (all 3 levels) will receive Certification. Students are welcome to register for individual levels. Please keep in mind that those unfamiliar with literacy instruction may find it challenging to jump in at Level 2 or 3. However students can choose to participate and not perform a practicum. Certification is not issued for individual levels.

Many schools and literacy organizations also recognize the value of an Orton-Gillingham certificate which can enhance their competitive edge in the education field.

To Register go to:

Orton-Gillingham Literacy Instructors Training | Selkirk College

Find the Learning Differences Center online at:

https://www.theldc.com

About the Instructor:

Erin has been an educator for over fifteen years working with students of all ages and abilities. Along with a BA majoring in English and minoring in History and Gender studies Erin has certification and work experience as a tutor and education assistant with: Orton-Gillingham Instruction; Conflict Resolution; Trauma Informed Practice (through CPI MANDT and the Healing Institute); EFT/TFT practitioner; multi-sensory learning techniques; and children's yoga instruction.