Dyslexia and the Orton Gillingham Training Course Online

Ashton College
Programs
Human Services
Dyslexia and the Orton Gillingham Approach (Live Online)

Formats:

Live Online
Duration:

10 hours
Registration Fee:

$320

Start Date

Live Online

Part Time: October 07, 2020 – November 04, 2020

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Overview

In this short course students will be introduced to the signs and symptoms of dyslexia, popular myths and assessment/evaluation for dyslexia. The Orton-Gillingham approach will be examined and discussed. Course will also discuss current accommodations available to children and adults with dyslexia.

Topics/Learning Objectives

Upon completion of Dyslexia and the Orton Gillingham Course, the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

Define and identify dyslexia
Identify appropriate accommodations
Identify what appropriate interventions should include
Identify key researchers in the field of dyslexia
Identify the alternative views about dyslexia
Identify and understand the Orton Gillingham method

Program Organization	# of Hours*
What is Dyslexia	2
Clues and Diagnosing	1
Introduction to Orton-Gillingham Approach	1
Strategies, Tips and Tools	2
Intervention and Remediation	2
Accommodations and Modifications	2

Who Will Benefit From The Program

This course provides additional and supplemental training for those already in careers such as:

Education Assistant
Early Childhood Educator
Behavioural Interventionist
Special Education Teacher
Applied Behavior Analyst
Occupational Therapist
Social Worker
Speech Language Pathologist
Developmental Psychologist
Rehabilitation Therapist
Nanny
Art Therapist
Parents and relatives of children with Dyslexia

Technical Requirements

Live Online Students

Ashton College uses web conferencing tools (Zoom for Education) to help instructors and students connect and collaborate live online. Students should have access to a computer, laptop or smartphone to access the class sessions. To be able to participate in webinars, students need a webcam and headset, or a microphone and headphones, along with a high-speed internet connection.

Dates

Live Online

Part Time:

October 07, 2020 – November 04, 2020

- Students must devote at least 3 hours per week to attend live webinars.
- Webinars will be held on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:00 pm PST.
- Outside of live instructional periods, students will be expected to take part in various independent and/or group activities.

Fees

Registration fee for this course is $320.

No books required. Optional materials and learning resources may be provided by instructor.

This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training. As such, it was not reviewed.