The Orton-Gillingham Approach

The Orton-Gillingham Approach is a highly effective, individualized way to teach reading and spelling, setting itself apart from traditional methods or programs.

This approach engages multiple senses—tactile, auditory, and visual—simultaneously, enhancing learning and memory. By breaking down the English language into its smallest units and teaching these in a structured, cumulative sequence, Orton-Gillingham empowers learners to master the fundamentals of reading and spelling while steadily building their confidence. It’s an evidence-based, multisensory path to literacy that meets each student where they are, supporting lifelong success.

The 5 EOG Training Pillars

  • Phonological Awareness

    The ability to recognize and manipulate the sounds in spoken language, including phonemes, syllables, and rhyme. These oral skills build the foundation for efficient decoding and spelling.

  • Phonics

    The explicit teaching of how letters and letter patterns represent speech sounds. Systematic phonics enables students to accurately decode and encode words.

  • Fluency

    The ability to read text with accuracy, appropriate rate, and prosody. Fluent reading reflects automatic word recognition and supports stronger comprehension.

  • Vocabulary

    The words students understand and use in spoken and written language. Strong vocabulary knowledge supports decoding, comprehension, and overall language development.

  • Comprehension

    The process of making meaning from text through background knowledge, language structures, and strategic thinking. Comprehension develops when decoding is secure and instruction supports deep understanding.

Who It’s For

Orton-Gillingham training is for anyone committed to fostering strong literacy skills in learners of all ages and abilities.

This approach is ideal for those working with students facing reading challenges, including dyslexia and language-based learning differences, as it equips educators, specialists, and caregivers with structured, evidence-based strategies that meet diverse learning needs. Whether in classrooms, intervention settings, or at home, Orton-Gillingham provides practical tools for developing reading and spelling proficiency.

It’s a powerful resource for professionals dedicated to creating inclusive, supportive learning environments and for parents seeking an effective, multisensory approach to support their child’s literacy journey. Through personalized, sequential instruction, Orton-Gillingham empowers learners to build confidence and achieve lasting success in reading.

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What We Offer

  • Professional Development in: reading acquisition in all learners and the nature and needs of the dyslexic learner

    • Phonological and phonemic awareness
    • Phonics
    • Reading fluency
    • Vocabulary
    • Reading comprehension

  • The Orton-Gillingham Approach

    • Awareness of the seminal words
    • Brain research in relation to reading
    • Understanding the difference between an approach and a scripted program
    • Knowledge of the principles of the instruction and the ability to explain why the principles of the Orton-Fillinham Approach are effective

  • Knowledge and structure of the English language

    • Remote learning lesson plans and strategies
    • Development of the Orton-Gillingham lesson plan for groups or classroom

The training I received from EOG wasn’t just educational; it was a lifeline. It bridged the gap between my theoretical knowledge and the practical skills I desperately needed.

2nd Grade Teacher