Training

DII may offer a Basic Orton-Gillingham Class in the fall of 2010.  If you are interested, please contact Kristi Harris: kharris@dyslexiaindiana.org; 317-545-5451 x333.

Educator Training and Workshops

• Our summer course is specifically adapted to accommodate the needs of teachers. In addition to increasing your understanding of how learning-disabled students learn language, this course aims to provide you the skills and tools to differentiate instruction and teach every child in today’s full-inclusion classrooms.
• Customizable on-site professional development workshops are available to schools interested in implementing multisensory instructional techniques in their classrooms.

If you would like more information about our training and workshop opportunities, please contact Kristi Harris at:
(317) 545-5451, ext. 333, or kharris@dyslexiaindiana.org

Become a DII Multisensory Education Specialist!

Applicant Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree
• Previous experience working with children and/or adults, in a classroom, or in the field of education, is preferred
• Successful completion of the DII Orton-Gillingham Basic Training and practicum

Orton-Gillingham Basic Training, Course Content:
Participants will . . .

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the learning disability, dyslexia
• Learn the philosophy and teaching techniques involved in the Orton- Gillingham approach
• Learn the components needed to conduct an Orton-Gillingham lesson including:
• Drills (Visual, Auditory, and Blending)
  • Reinforcements of learning to achieve mastery
  • Reading
  • Spelling
• Learn the essential elements of a successful multisensory teaching approach.
• Master the sound-symbol relationship in English, rules for spelling, and for syllable division.
• Learn how to administer and interpret simple preliminary diagnostic assessments in preparing individualized lessons plans, and learn to interpret more extensive professional educational testing.

Benefits:

• Flexibility: ability to select various hours and tutoring locations
• Choose to work with children and/or adults
• Opportunity to take other trainings, e.g., Multisensory Math and Avananced OG
• Options to tutor one-on-one, with small groups, and/or with Camp Delafield
• Other opportunities, e.g., workshop presentations and tutor mentoring

Please fill out the Multisensory Education Specialist form if you are interested.  Someone from DII will contact you shortly.  If you have questions, please email Melodie Hornickel: mhornickel@dyslexiaindiana.org or call: 317-545-5451 x222.