The Advanced Training Institute builds on foundational concepts introduced in the Basic Training Institute, adding skills that will enable the educator to provide Educational Therapy beyond the introductory grades. It applies the same Orton-Gillingham Approach targeting the specific needs of older students and adults. The Reading Center arranges the students working with trainees during the practicum portion of the course.
A certificate of successful completion will be presented to those who satisfactorily complete required course work and pass the examinations.
Online Training
This is an online training. The 90-hour course is spread out over 10 weeks and broken down into 10 modules. This is largely a 1:1 training, and trainees will meet regularly online with their practicum instructor throughout the course. Online trainees print their own materials from work or home.
Student Practicum
During the Reading Center's online training, each trainee will secure their own Practicum Student. They will have Practicum sessions with this student and their Practicum Instructor.
Technology
Minimum technology requirements for online training with virtual practicum include a headset, desktop/laptop with camera and microphone, high-speed, reliable internet connection, and printer. For online training without virtual practicum, you will need the previously mentioned technology requirements plus video recording equipment for practicum sessions. Please note that a Windows based computer is preferred over a Mac when using the WebEx software.
Graduate Credits
This course is available for graduate credit through Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM). You can opt to earn six graduate credits for this course and then, if you’d like, apply those credits towards a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction through their program. It doesn’t matter where you live because theirs is a 100% online graduate degree. The cost of graduate credits is in addition to The Reading Center’s course tuition. Nevertheless, it is a great opportunity, as The Reading Center & MSUM have a wonderful partnership that allows you to receive these credits at 50% of their usual tuition rate.
Payment
Full payment for classes is due upon registration. Limited scholarships and payment plans are available - contact Jemma Anderbeck at janderbeck@thereadingcenter.org for more information.
Prerequisite
Trainees interested in Advanced Training Institute must have successfully completed The Reading Center's Basic Training Institute (120 hours with student practicum) with at least one year in between trainings.
Note: If you have completed basic training elsewhere and are wondering if you can register for The Reading Center's Advanced Orton-Gillingham Training, please contact Jemma Anderbeck, Training Assistant, at janderbeck@thereadingcenter.org to inquire if you are eligible.
The Reading Center reserves the right to cancel (and refund tuition) for classes if not enough registrations are received.