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Speech Pathology Tasmania
Orton-Gillingham Language Approach Basic Training: Launceston August 2027 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

2 August 2027

Orton-Gillingham Language Approach Basic Training: Launceston August 2027 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Free

Face-to-face workshop conducted over 5 days. 

  • Mon 2 August 2027
  • Tues 3 August 2027
  • Wed 4 August 2027
  • Thurs 5 August 2027
  • Fri 6 August 2027

This is direct, data-driven teaching that covers the key knowledge and techniques to unlock students’ literacy. OG language Approach Basic training is designed for educators, allied health workers and parents across Australia. This training will empower participants to effectively teach language and literacy skills to all, including those with dyslexia and other learning disorders.

We are currently accepting expressions of interest rather than bookings. Registration will open when we receive enough expressions of interest to run the course. When this occurs we will notify you if you have submitted an expression of interest.

Description

What participants can expect?

Orton-Gillingham Language Approach training provides participants with the skills they need to understand, plan and deliver the fundamentals of reading instruction:

  • Phonological awareness
  • Phonics – for word reading and spelling
  • Fluency
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension
  • Early foundations for writing

Learning outcomes include:

  • Understand key components for reading and spelling success.
  • Identify student challenges and plan effective interventions.
  • Learn the Yoshimoto scope and sequence for teaching phonetic elements for single and multisyllable words.
  • Address the needs of students with dyslexia and reading difficulties.
  • Develop and implement structured, multisensory lesson plans for various group sizes.
  • Master key elements of reading instruction and integrate them into lessons.
  • Access resources and strategies for classroom integration.
  • Learn structured, multisensory techniques for teaching reading and spelling skills.
  • Apply correction procedures.
  • Deliver a diagnostic/prescriptive teaching approach.

What’s included in the training?

  • Five full days of hands-on practical training
  • Yoshimoto OG Language Approach Basic Training Materials
  • Access to further downloadable resources
  • Morning tea and lunch provided daily
  • After training, you'll be invited to join the OG Language Approach Alumni, granting you access to new resources, ideas, and Q&A sessions with Linda McKillop!

What is the the Cost?

  • $2150.00 per person (including GST)

This course is accredited by the International Dyslexia Association.

On completion of the training, you will receive a certificate with the allocated amount of time to go towards your professional learning record.

Please email programs@spt.com.au to request an invoice if you prefer to pay by direct transfer rather than a credit card/visa card.