OGA Associate
Course Information
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Materials:
**All necessary materials for Associate are provided in the course fees**
Other materials are available here.
We suggest purchasing the Gillingham Manual, by A. Gillingham & B. Stillman (8th Edition). This is an invaluable reference and resource for implementation, and is NECESSARY for anyone seeking accreditation (summarizing the manual, chapter-by-chapter, is a required part of the process).
Associate Accreditation
Complete 70 + hours of Coursework
Associate Practicum - 10 observations for at least 8 months. Practicum must be completed within 2 years of course work.
Associate readings provided in course
Associate requires proof of completion of Subscribers OGA course (at trainee’s cost, 10 hours) AND Gillingham Manual summary
A Bachelor’s degree is also required for Associate Level accreditation with the Orton-Gillingham Academy.
Formal Practicum
ALL DETAILS OF FORMAL PRACTICUM WILL BE OUTLINED DURING COURSE. This can be completed online or in person. First 3 observations for Associate practicum can be a small/large group delivery.
For those who have completed coursework or a portion of a practicum but have not yet obtained certification, this experience may be referred to as professional development. However, it should not be represented as an OGA certification accreditation or imply credentialing by the Academy.
From the Fellow Standards for Professional Practice (found in the member section of the OGA website):
Coursework alone does not mean that an individual is OGA certified/accredited. Subscriber member coursework is informational only and is NOT considered an OGA credentialed level. All other levels of certification require a practicum component.
Trainees cannot be referred to as OGA trained tutors/teachers unless they complete a full Academy training that includes all coursework, practicum, and certification through the Academy, as clearly outlined in the Academy Curriculum Handbook.
This is an accredited course approved by the Orton Gillingham Academy and taught by a highly experienced OGA Fellow/FIT. Many teachers choose to take this course but do not choose to become accredited by the Academy. Teachers wanting to become accredited with the Orton-Gillingham Academy must complete formal practicum, read required course materials as well as register as a member with the Orton-Gillingham Academy.
Additional possible expenses:
Application Fee/1st Year Membership for OGA: $150 (approx.)
The Associate trainee adheres to the Academy’s Code of Ethics and understands the privileges and responsibilities of the Associate member.