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Marburn Academy is accredited by the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA) and meets the criteria as an appropriate certification pathway by the Ohio Dyslexia Committee. Marburn’s Orton-Gillingham training empowers educators with the tools to remediate student reading difficulties.
Lisa Neuhoff, an OGA-accredited Fellow, leads all courses. Lisa has been practicing the Orton-Gillingham approach since 2000, holds a master’s degree in reading science, and has trained and supervised more than 250 teachers and tutors.
For more information on the OGA instructional levels and accreditation, please visit www.ortonacademy.org.
Orton-Gillingham Courses and Practicum
Multiple options for training are available at Marburn Academy throughout the school year and summer.
Classroom Educator Level
This 35-hour course meets the Orton Gillingham Academy (OGA) standards for Classroom Educator Certification. The coursework provides educators with content knowledge in reading acquisition, the Orton-Gillingham Approach, the structure of the English language, and the development of lesson plans.
Dates and Times:
Wednesdays, September 4 – November 6, 2024; 3:45–6:15 p.m.
Cost: $995 with a $100 non-refundable material fee (doubles as the deposit)*
Location: Marburn Academy, 9555 Johnstown Rd. New Albany, Ohio 43054
Prerequisite: Bachelor Degree
*For an additional fee, a supervised practicum with formal observations can be requested.
Associate Level
This course meets the standards for Associate Level Certification. Parts 1 and 2 are required for those with no prior coursework. For those who have taken the Classroom Educator course, only Part 2 is required. This course includes:
60 hours of coursework;
40-60 hours of supervised tutoring practicum;
The rationale for selecting the Orton-Gillingham approach for individuals with dyslexia;
Extensive information on reading acquisition development in all learners, the neurological basis of reading, and the essential components of effective reading instruction;
In-depth understanding of the Orton-Gillingham approach;
Assessment and lesson planning, and;
Adaptation of the Orton-Gillingham approach for classroom instruction.
Dates and Times:
Associate Part 1: June 10 - 18, 2024, 8:30-3:30 p.m.
Associate Part 2: June 20 - July 19, 2024*, 8:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost:
Part 1 and 2: $2,000 with a $250 non-refundable material fee (doubles as the deposit)
Part 2 only: $1,000 with a $250 non-refundable material fee
Location: Marburn Academy, 9555 Johnstown Rd. New Albany, Ohio 43054
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree
*Must have Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator course or prior approval to only take this section.
Testimonials about the OGA Course
“The mindset, multi-sensory activities, and language background I was outfitted with allowed me to return to my classroom and better engage my students. I became more intentional with my introduction of vocabulary and content, and I saw dramatic results. Since that time, I’ve had the privilege to view the program’s impact from the vantage points of a classroom teacher, Summer Program Director, and Division Head. I continue to see the benefits the approach has for both educators and students.”
“Marburn offers the best educator training to help students with learning differences. I have taken four separate Orton-Gillingham approach courses, and Marburn is the most valuable course I found. None of the other courses I took offered the practical experience of lesson planning and tutoring with guidance. For teachers and parents wanting in-depth information about teaching reading with the Orton-Gillingham approach, Marburn Academy is the place to go!”