- OG Training
- Subscriber Course
- Classroom Educator Course
- Associate Level Course
- Certified Level Course
OG Training
Swift School offers Orton-Gillingham courses that follow the guidelines established by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (OGA), with Swift's Associate & Certified Level Training Programs being accredited by the Academy.
Only 11 training Programs across the country have received this accreditation for both courses as of December 2021.
Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practioners & Educators
The courses and practicums are led by Natalie Felix, Fellow of the Academy. Courses are held on the Swift School Campus, conveniently located near the intersection of Georgia 400 and Holcomb Bridge Road. Please see the following to determine if these courses(s) or other offerings meet your particular professional goals, needs or interests.
Past participation in the courses and practicums by educators, parents and other professionals have garnered consistent praise and exceeded expectations.
For additional information Contact OG Fellow Natalie Felix
The four courses offered at Swift School are as follows:
1. Subscriber Course
2. Classroom Educator Course
3. Associate Level Course
4. Certified Level Course
For more information regarding membership levels and credentials from OGA Click Here.
Subscriber Course
The Subscriber Course is an introductory overview that provides a basic understanding of science, the rational, and the structure behind the Orton-Gillingham Approach. Participants will receive an overview of the approach and instructional techniques as presented by Academy Fellow Natalie Felix.
This course covers:
- What is the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners & Educators (OGA)
- Nature of the Dyslexic Learner
- Overview of Assessment
- Introduction to the History & Structure of English
- Nature of a Typical Reader
- Alphabetic Principle
- Introduction to Phonology
- History and principles of the Orton-Gillingham Approach
Subscriber members are informed consumers but are not yet qualified to teach using the Orton-Gillingham Approach. A Subscriber designation indicates that a member has completed a course of at least six hours duration based on the Academy's required curriculum at the Subscriber level.
Course work: Satisfies 6 hours of Orton-Gillingham course work
Location: Swift School-300 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30075
Date/Time: TBD
Cost: $200
Registration - Click Here (Registration is not open at this time)
For additional information Contact OG Fellow Natalie Felix
*Includes half an hour for Lunch. Lunch is not provided. Please pack a lunch.
**Cancellation policy:
To cover credit card processing costs, a $10 fee will be charged for
cancelling enrollment in this course.
Classroom Educator Course
This one-week intensive course is designed to satisfy the Classroom Educator coursework requirements as set out by the Orton-Gillingham Academy Practitioners & Educators (OGA). It is also considered Week #1 of the full two-week Associate Level course. All coursework is presented by Academy Fellow Natalie Felix. Participants will receive thorough instructions in the following topics:
Reading Acquisition in all Learners and the Nature and Needs of the Dyslexia Learner and Needs of the Dyslexia Learner
- Reading Brain
- Typical & Atypical Reading Development
- What is Dyslexia & Strategies to Support Dyslexic Learners
Knowledge of the Structure of English Language
- Alphabetic Principle
- Phonological & Phonemic Awareness
- Phonics (Based on the seminal works of June L. Orton)
- Phonology
- Syllable Types & Syllable Division PatternsBasic Morphology
- Learned Words
- Strategies for teaching Reading Fluency, Reading Comprehension, and Vocabulary
Orton-Gillingham Approach
- Seminal Works
- Principles of the Orton-Gillingham Approach
Development of an OG Lesson for Small Group or Classroom
Course Work: Satisfies 35 hours of Orton-Gillingham course work
Location: Swift School - 300 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30075
Next course: Dates TBD
Registration - Click Here (Registration is not open at this time)
For additional information Contact OG Fellow Natalie Felix.
This course is open to all interested individuals who hold a Bachelor's Degree
in any area of study.
**Cancellation policy:
To cover credit card processing costs, a $10 fee will be charged for
cancelling enrollment in this course.
Associate Level Course
Swift School's Associate Level course is accredited by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners & Educators (OGA).
Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practioners & Educators
The Associate Level course is a continuation of the content delivered in the Classroom Educator course, and is considered Week #2 of a series. Completing this second week of intensive coursework satisfies the Associate Level coursework requirements as determined by the Orton-Gillingham Academy Practitioners & Educators (OGA). All coursework is presented by Academy Natalie Felix. Participants will receive thorough instruction in the following topics:
1. Orton-Gillingham Approach vs Orton-Gillingham Based Curriculums
2. Assessment
-Assessment-Interpretation of Formal & Informal Instruments
- Intelligence & Achievement Testing etc.
- Developing, Administering & Interpreting Informal Diagnostic Instruments
- Developing a Student Profile-Strengths & Weaknesses and Implications for Instruction
3. Handwriting
- Manuscript & Cursive
4. Individualized Lesson Plan
- Designing an Individualized Lesson Plan Based on Assessment & Performance
- Writing Decodable Text and Analyzing Commercial Products
- Writing & Delivering 1:1 OG Lesson
REGISTRATION OPENING IN JANUARY 2022
Course work: Satisfies 70 hours of Orton-Gillingham course work (Week #1 & Week #2)
Location: Swift School - 300 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30075
Next course: 2022 - 2023 Dates
Week #1 June 6th - June 10th - 8:00 - 3:30pm - Classroom Educator
Week #2 June 13th - June 17th - 8:00 - 3:30pm - Associate Level
*One hour break for lunch - Lunch not provided - please pack a lunch
Registration - Click Here (Registration is not open at this time)
For additional information Contact OG Fellow Natalie Felix
**Cancellation policy:
To cover credit card processing costs, a $10 fee will be charged for
cancelling enrollment in this course.
This course is open to all interested individuals who hold a Bachelor's degree
in any area of study.
Certified Level Course
Swift School's Certified Level course is accredited by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners & Educators (OGA).
Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practioners & Educators
This 100-hour course is designed to satisfy the Certified Level coursework requirements as determined by the Orton-Gillingham Academy Practitioner & Educators (OGA). Hours are captured with synchronous virtual classes and asynchronous assignments. All coursework is presented by Academy Fellow Natalie Felix and a series of guest Academy Fellows. Participants will receive thorough instruction in the following topics:
Dyslexia
- In-depth knowledge of dyslexia
- Typical Language & Motor Development
- Nature of Reading & Reading Development
- History of Literacy Education
- Communication with students, parents, educators, and other professionals
- Case Management
The Orton-Gillingham Approach
- History & Structure of the English Language
- Phonology-Syllabication, Spelling Rules & Generalizations
- Morphology
- Affixes
- Latin Roots/Base Words
- Greek Combining Forms
- Suffixes
- Semantics, Syntax, Pragmatics
- Sentence & Paragraph Development
- Handwriting
Individualized Lesson Plan (Morphology)
- Designing an Individualized Lesson Plan Based on Assessment & Performance
- Writing Decodable Text and Analyzing Commercial Products
- Writing 7 Delivering 1:1 OG Lesson
Assessment
- Interpretation of formal and informal assessment measures used by professionals in ancillary fields
- Standardized testing (I.Q., Achievement, Perceptual, Speech & Language)
- Developing & administering informal Measures
Course Dates: To be scheduled
Course work: 100 hours of Orton-Gillingham course work
Location: Swift School - 300 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell GA 30075
Registration - Click Here (Registration is not open at this time)
For additional information Contact OG Fellow Natalie Felix