A Trauma-Informed Approach for Educators
Including Teachers, Parents and Family Members, Educational Assistants, Tutors
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.
Certification includes:
- Level 1: Kindergarten Literacy
- Level 2: Primary Literacy
- Level 3: Advanced Primary Literacy
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. https://www.theldc.com/#4
Course Expectations
To achieve certification in this course, students must meet the following criteria:
- Assessment Performance
- Achieve a minimum of 90% overall across all course assessments.
- Assessments will evaluate the practical application of skills taught throughout the course (in-course practicum and drills).
- Attendance
- Maintain full attendance for all scheduled sessions.
- Participation in all learning activities is required.
- Demonstration of Trauma-Informed Practice
- Consistently demonstrate understanding and application of trauma-informed principles in both practical and theoretical components.
Prerequisites:
- Grade 12 reading and comprehension level.
Meet the Trainer
Erin Bauman is excited to offer trauma-informed Literacy Tutor Training Certification in Nelson in July. Erin will help participants engage with the Orton-Gillingham approach and gain an understanding of how to work with students (individually or in a group) in a fun way that is effective for every type of learner.
Erin has been a children's educator for twelve years working with students of all ages & abilities. Along with a BA, majoring in English and minoring in History and Gender studies, Erin has certification and work experience with: Conflict Resolution; Trauma Informed Practice (CPI, MANDT, and the Healing Institute), EFT/TFT, Orton-Gillingham instruction, multi-sensory learning techniques, mindfulness and children's yoga instruction.
Orton-Gillingham Literacy Instructors Training: Level 1 - Kindergarten Literacy (ARTS 1106)
Level 1 explores 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?
Note for Levelled Students:
This course is an intense study of science-based literacy instruction tools, approaches, and theory. A portion of the course is practicum, and if someone is unfamiliar with literacy instruction they may feel a bit lost jumping in at level 2 or 3. Please keep in mind that if you are a leveled student who is not completing the course for certification you do not have to complete practicums, and the only expectation of you as a student is that you are a respectful participant who is there to gain knowledge and tools to assist you in your current teaching practice. I will also do my best to catch up all students who join mid-course, though attendance for every day that you are registered is highly recommended.
Visit our registration page for course locations, times and fees.
Orton-Gillingham Literacy Instructors Training: Level 2 - Primary Literacy (ARTS 1106A)
Level 2 explores 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)
Note for Leveled Students:
This course is an intense study of science-based literacy instruction tools, approaches, and theory. A portion of the course is practicum, and if someone is unfamiliar with literacy instruction, they may feel a bit lost jumping in at level 2 or 3. Please keep in mind that if you are a levelled student who is not completing the course for certification, you do not have to complete practicums, and the only expectation of you as a student is that you are a respectful participant who is there to gain knowledge and tools to assist you in your current teaching practice. I will also do my best to catch up with all students who join mid-course, although daily attendance is highly recommended while you are registered.
Visit our registration page for course locations, times and fees.
Orton-Gillingham Literacy Instructors Training: Level 3 - Advanced Primary Literacy (ARTS 1106B)
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 a paragraph
Note for Levelled Students:
This course is an intense study of science-based literacy instruction tools, approaches, and theory. A portion of the course is practicum, and if someone is unfamiliar with literacy instruction, they may feel a bit lost jumping in at level 2 or 3. Please keep in mind that if you are a levelled student who is not completing the course for certification, you do not have to complete practicums, and the only expectation of you as a student is that you are a respectful participant who is there to gain knowledge and tools to assist you in your current teaching practice. I will also do my best to catch up with all students who join mid-course, although attendance every day that you are registered is highly recommended.
Visit our registration page for course locations, times and fees.
Orton-Gillingham Literacy Instructors 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 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.
Certification includes:
- Level 1: Kindergarten Literacy
- Level 2: Primary Literacy
- Level 3: Advanced Primary Literacy
Upon completion of Level 1, 2, and 3, students will obtain an Orton-Gillingham tutoring certificate, which can allow them to open their own business and to work successfully with students of any age with a variety of special needs. Many schools and literacy organizations also recognize the value of an Orton-Gillingham certificate, so it can also increase their competitive value in the education field.
Visit our registration page for course locations, times and fees.