Classroom Educator:
This course covers the OGA curriculum for Classroom Educator Level (40 hours) for those working in a school setting.  This is a hybrid course, with 35 hours taught June 15-19 in-person in San Jose, CA, and 5 hours of independent work required.   

The OGCE course introduces individuals to the principles of the Orton-Gillingham approach and  provides the knowledge base for individuals to deliver OG lessons in small group or classroom settings.  It does not include a practicum which is required for Academy membership. The 50 hour practicum can be arranged on request after the coursework is completed.

Associates Level:
This course covers the OGA curriculum for Associates Level (70 hours) for teachers or tutors.  It will be taught in 2 sessions:  June 16-20 in-person in San Jose, CA and 2 weekends (August 22-23 and August 29-30) on-line.   For each course there will be several additional hours of independent work. 

This course introduces individuals to the principles of the Orton-Gillingham approach, and follows the curriculum at the Associates Level.  It provides the knowledge base for individuals to deliver OG lessons either in small groups or individually.  It does not include a practicum which is required for Academy membership. The practicum can be arranged on request after the coursework is completed.

Prerequisite:  Bachelor’s Degree required for certification
Fellow:  Nancy Redding, ATF/OGA
FIT:  Cecilia Robb, FIT/OGA

Dates and Location in 2026:

Classroom Educator:
Almaden Country Day School
6835 Trinidad Dr., San Jose, CA 95120
June 15 – 19, 2026 – 8:30 – 4:00 daily, PDT
Total Hours = 40

Cost: $1,000

Associates Level:
Online
August 22-23 & August 29-30:  8:30 – 3:00  daily,  PDT
Total Hours of Training = 70 hrs.

Cost: $1500

For more information, see the attached flyers, Classroom Educator and Associate Level (includes registration form), or contact Nancy Redding at
408-810-2555 or nancy.c.redding@gmail.com