2010 Events Calendar
This is a list of scheduled Michigan Dyslexia Institute (MDI) classes for the 2010 calendar year. With respect to the listed MDI teacher training programs, note is made that MDI is the only organization in the state engaged in a broad range of Orton-Gillingham training programs whose principal training staff are certified Fellows of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE). Kay M. Howell, M.A., Fellow/AOGPE and Ann Beatty, Fellow/AOGPE will teach the classes listed below.
The Academy, approved by the Board of Regents of the State University of New York and operating under New York State Education Law, is the sole organization in the country established expressly to certify persons and accredit programs in the Orton-Gillingham Approach. The Academy certifies individuals at four levels (Subscriber, Associate, Certified, and Fellow). Fellows possess the highest level of professional competency and experience recognized by the Academy.
The Institute is further unique in Michigan in that its training programs follow the high curricular and practice standards set by the Academy for its several levels of certification. Persons taking MDI training should consider working toward Academy status. Information about such a goal can be provided by any Academy Fellow on the MDI staff, but full information should be obtained from the Academy (Telephone (845) 373-8919, website www.ortonacademy.org or e-mail www.oga@mohawk.net.
Please register early for classes to permit us to prepare handouts and determine room arrangements. Out-of-state classes have a registration deadline. All fees are to be paid upon registration unless arrangements are approved by MDI. MDI reserves the right to cancel any class for lack of minimum registration. In that event, all fees will be returned.
PLEASE NOTE: Basic criteria for application to the Academy for Associate Level membership include successful completion of the Beginning Orton-Gillingham Seminar plus three additional observations spread out over the next eight to twelve months. These observations should be arranged through MDI with the Fellow in charge of your practice teaching. Note that Associate Members must work under the supervision of a Fellow in order to maintain their Academy status.
The Academy, approved by the Board of Regents of the State University of New York and operating under New York State Education Law, is the sole organization in the country established expressly to certify persons and accredit programs in the Orton-Gillingham Approach. The Academy certifies individuals at four levels (Subscriber, Associate, Certified, and Fellow). Fellows possess the highest level of professional competency and experience recognized by the Academy.
The Institute is further unique in Michigan in that its training programs follow the high curricular and practice standards set by the Academy for its several levels of certification. Persons taking MDI training should consider working toward Academy status. Information about such a goal can be provided by any Academy Fellow on the MDI staff, but full information should be obtained from the Academy (Telephone (845) 373-8919, website www.ortonacademy.org or e-mail www.oga@mohawk.net.
Please register early for classes to permit us to prepare handouts and determine room arrangements. Out-of-state classes have a registration deadline. All fees are to be paid upon registration unless arrangements are approved by MDI. MDI reserves the right to cancel any class for lack of minimum registration. In that event, all fees will be returned.
PLEASE NOTE: Basic criteria for application to the Academy for Associate Level membership include successful completion of the Beginning Orton-Gillingham Seminar plus three additional observations spread out over the next eight to twelve months. These observations should be arranged through MDI with the Fellow in charge of your practice teaching. Note that Associate Members must work under the supervision of a Fellow in order to maintain their Academy status.
BEGINNING ORTON-GILLINGHAM SEMINAR (60 Hours)
This seminar consists of 60 class hours and an additional minimum of 30 hours of observations, class and lesson plan preparation, and one-on-one practice teaching with a student that will be observed and critiqued. Participants will be prepared to teach students from beginning to about sixth grade reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension. Successful completion of the Seminar meets the Academy's application criteria for Subscriber Level membership, and, with three additional observations, the Associate Level membership.
This seminar consists of 60 class hours and an additional minimum of 30 hours of observations, class and lesson plan preparation, and one-on-one practice teaching with a student that will be observed and critiqued. Participants will be prepared to teach students from beginning to about sixth grade reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension. Successful completion of the Seminar meets the Academy's application criteria for Subscriber Level membership, and, with three additional observations, the Associate Level membership.
Fees include all materials and supervised one-on-one practice teaching.
- Lansing, Michigan: January 16, 23, February 6, 13, 27, March 6, 20, April 10 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fee: $1,600
- Harbor Springs, Michigan: May 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, July 9 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fee: $1,600
- Bradenton, Florida: June 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fee: $2,000
- Lansing, Michigan: July 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fee: $1,600
- Berkley, Michigan: October 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, December 6 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fee: $1,600
University Graduate or Undergraduate Credits for Associate Level Beginning O-G Seminar Central Michigan University (Off-Campus Programs) at Mount Pleasant, MI has approved the BEGINNING ORTON-GILLINGHAM classes listed above for six graduate or undergraduate credits. Kay M. Howell, M.A., Fellow/AOGPE is the Instructor of Record for all of the classes. Fees for university credit are set by and paid to CMU. Fees for credit are in addition to, not part of, the fees charged by the Institute. University registration materials and fees will be provided at the beginning of the class.
ADVANCED DECODING/ENCODING (12 Hours) This class will emphasize morphemic instruction (prefixes, suffixes, and roots). Teachers will learn how to move the student to a higher level of language skills in reading, writing, and comprehension. Prerequisite: Beginning D/E class. Please bring D/E Manual to class.
- Flint, Michigan: March 26, 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Berkley, Michigan: September 23, 24 from 9:30 to 4:30 p.m.
WRITING AND COMPREHENSION STRATEGIES (12 Hours) These sessions will present how to teach words, sentences, and paragraphs for writing and comprehension. Power Writing techniques and common sentence patterns will be the basis for writing and comprehension of expository writing. Prerequisite: Beginning D/E class. Advanced D/E class recommended.
- Flint, Michigan: April 15, 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Berkley, Michigan: November 11, 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
UNDERSTANDING THE RESEARCH IN READING AND DYSLEXIA (6 Hours) This class will provide a way to interpret research findings. This information is essential for Certified Level Application. Please contact MDI Central Office if you are interested in taking this class. When we have at least eight persons we will schedule a class and notify you of date, time, and location.
Fees: MDI employees $25; non-employees $100
MULTISENSORY MATHEMATICS FOR ORTON-GILLINGHAM PRACTITIONERS: AN APPROACH FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING (30 Hours) This approach to the teaching and learning of mathematics is modeled after the Orton-Gillingham approach for language instruction. Participants learn and practice how to teach mathematics to students in an explicit, direct, multi-sensory manner. The impact of dyslexia on the learning of mathematics is discussed. Directed drill work and the introduction of concepts and calculations are presented in a sequenced, cumulative manner. Lesson planning, approaches to teaching math facts, and strategies for solving story problems are presented. Upon completion, participants are able to teach math up to the pre-algebra level. A detailed manual of 275 pages, math manipulatives, and math fact drill cards are provided. Please register by May 30 for this class.
- Berkley, Michigan: August 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
ORTON-GILLINGHAM ACADEMY CONFERENCE Toronto, Canada: April 23 and 24 See website for details (www.ortonacademy.org) Note: The hours spent attending presentations given by Fellows of the Academy at this conference can be counted as hours for continued education in applications to the Academy. This conference offers an excellent opportunity for continued education.
CAMP STARLIGHT June 27 – July 3, 2010 MDI offers this one-week camp for students with dyslexia age 7-16 in co-operation with the Lansing YMCA at Mystic Lake Camp near Clare, MI. This summer marks the 15th consecutive Camp Starlight. This year we're offering horseback riding for campers who are 10 and older, at a charge of $20 for one one-hour trail ride. Campers who are below the age of ten can participate in a pony ride at no extra charge. Contact any MDI Center or Central Office (517) 485-4000 for a brochure.
Fees: $525 per camper.
Register by May 15 for a $20 discount on camp fees.
FELLOWS IN TRAINING PROGRAM Please contact Kay Howell through Central Office by mail or phone (517) 485-4000 for information on program scheduling. All individuals interested in this program must have applied and been accepted as a Certified Members of the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Once a sufficient number of applicants have shown interest, a specific plan will be established for the group.
BASIC SKILLS REVISITED IN TEACHING ORTON-GILLINGHAM (6 hours) This class is intended to refine and extend basic techniques and to review the essentials necessary to create independence with language skills for students.
- Lansing, Michigan: April 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
GRAMMAR AND SENTENCE DIAGRAMMING Basic grammar will include teaching parts of speech through infinitives, gerunds, and participles within the concept of sentence diagramming.
- Flint, Michigan: April 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
GAMES THAT REINFORCE ORTON-GILLINGHAM INSTRUCTION Participants will make instructional and fun games that can be used to review information taught.
- Berkley, Michigan: March 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Lansing, Michigan: June 4 from 9:30 to 4:00 p.m.
