Orton-Gillingham Training
Learn how to deliver structured reading, spelling, and writing instruction supported by the science of reading.
The Reading Center has been a leader in Orton-Gillingham training for more than 70 years. Since our founding in 1951, licensed teachers, paraprofessionals, home educators, parents, and even grandparents have taken our training courses, which equip trainees to provide effective instruction to struggling readers of all kinds. The Orton-Gillingham approach, as taught by highly qualified Reading Center instructors, employs comprehensive, proven reading instruction with an intensive practicum to prepare the learner for immediate use with students. During Institute, participants will learn the approach, the structure of the English language, and apply what's been learned by planning and teaching actual lessons with students. Orton-Gillingham, which is a more thorough version of structured literacy, is a structured approach to instruction and is in-line with the science of reading.
What sets our Institute apart from other structured literacy trainings?
Orton-Gillingham Training opportunities
Spring basic orton-gillingham training (online)
Begins February 24, 2025 and runs through May 25, 2025. You will be responsible for finding your own Practicum Student (contact us for guidance as to how to do this).
Minnesota residents are invited to use the coupon code, MNRES at checkout to apply the Minnesota Resident Discount.
Summer basic orton-gillingham training (in-person)
Begins July 9, 2025 and runs through July 31, 2025. Sessions will be held in-person at both our Rochester, MN and our Woodbury, MN locations.
Summer advanced orton-gillingham training (in-person)
Begins June 11, 2025 and runs through June 26, 2025. Sessions will be held only at our location in Rochester, MN.
“I wish it was an obligation for every teacher to take this course.”
Orton-Gillingham Training options
BASIC TRAINING (equips trainees to work with students in grades 1-4)
February 24 - May 25, 2025 (online). Registration open now. $2,995 (Minnesota resident) / $3,195 (out of state tuition). Trainees purchases course materials separately.
July 9 - 31, 2025 (in-person). Registration opens Jan 1st. $2,595. Course materials are provided.
Register now to unlock the power of the Orton-Gillingham approach!
ADVANCED TRAINING (equips trainees to work with students grades 5-adult. prerequisite: basic training)
June 11 - 26, 2025 (in-person). Registration opens Jan 1st. $3,195 (Minnesota resident) / $3,395 (out of state tuition).
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“[This course] has revolutionized the way I look at, think about, and teach the English language. I have learned a method that will benefit every student I teach.
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“[This course] profoundly shaped my approach to literacy education.”