Stacy,

 

I saw that EPS offers an introductory "Online Orton-Gillingham Training
Course" for $49:

 

http://training.epsbooks.com/training/servlet/courseaccess/CourseList

 

Pat Olson

Literacy Coordinator

Adult Volunteer Tutoring

Kishwaukee College

21193 Malta Rd.

Malta, IL 60150

 

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From: learningdisabilities-bounces at nifl.gov
[mailto:learningdisabilities-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Kirchoff, Stacy
J (Gateway)
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 2:11 PM
To: The Learning Disabilities Discussion List
Subject: [LearningDisabilities 1699] Re: Testing for LD

 

Betsy,

 

Do you have any suggestions where I might find training in Cincinnati, OH or
the surrounding area?  

 

Thank you,

 

Stacy

 

 

Stacy Kirchoff

Gateway Community and Technical College

Supplemental Instructor, SSS Grant

1025 Amsterdam Road

Covington, KY 41011

stacy.kirchoff at kctcs.edu

 

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From: learningdisabilities-bounces at nifl.gov
[mailto:learningdisabilities-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Betsy
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 7:58 AM
To: The Learning Disabilities Discussion List
Subject: [LearningDisabilities 1697] Re: Testing for LD

 

Lucille, I am a certified Orton-Gillingham tutor trainer and will do
comprehensive training. (I conducted a training in Lake Wales during the
summer of 2007. ) Ideally it should involve 30 hours minimum of classroom
experience, plus a practicum.  I find that tutors/teachers don't REALLY
internalize and become adept in teaching the structure, sequence and
approach until they have practiced it in a supervised practice teaching
venue.   

 

I highly recommend three resources if you are looking for books to help you
learn the approach:

 

   1.  "Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills" by Suzanne 

         Carreker & Judith R. Birsh  plus the "Activity Book"  

         ISBN# 1-55766-676-8 and 1-55766-723-3.  

         Both can be purchased for $84.95 at the website below.

   2.  "Unlocking Literacy, Effective Decoding and Spelling Instruction" 

        by Marcia Henry.  ISBN: 1-55766-664-4.  $32.95 at the website 

        below. 

                 www.brookespublishing.com/
<http://www.brookespublishing.com/store/books/birsh-6768/index.htm>
store/books/birsh-6768/index.htm - 24k 

 

   3.  "The Orton-Gillingham Manual", unabridged. By Anna Gillingham 

          and Bessie W. Stillman. $74.75  Website:  www.epsbooks.com 

 

Let me know if you have any questions. 

 

Betsy S. Gauss

Tutor trainer and certified O-G trainer

Lake Wales Literacy Council

140 E. Park Ave.

Lake Wales, FL 33898

bsg36 at comcast.net  (personal e-mail)

 

 


 

----- Original Message ----- 

From: Lucille <mailto:l.cuttler at comcast.net>  Cuttler 

To: The Learning Disabilities Discussion List
<mailto:learningdisabilities at nifl.gov>  

Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 3:03 PM

Subject: [LearningDisabilities 1692] Re: Testing for LD

 

Another hooray!  For saying the truth - schools don't want to pay for
special education when the problem is illiteracy.   

 

 

Clearly explicit direct instruction, using multisensory techniques, as
recommended by scientific research, could help all adult learners seeking
help.  Are there any programs out there now doing this for the adult
learner, in a comprehensive structured training for the tutors?  

 

Lucille Cuttler   

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: learningdisabilities-bounces at nifl.gov
[mailto:learningdisabilities-bounces at nifl.gov]On Behalf Of Katherine
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 8:57 AM
To: The Learning Disabilities Discussion List
Subject: [LearningDisabilities 1687] Re: Testing for LD

I don't think we have to "beat the bushes" very much to locate students with
LD, considering the stats.  EDUCATORS should know that many adult learners
come to school having LD.  These people just didn't want to pay.  I've
worked for folks like that.  Quite distasteful.

 

Katherine Mercurio Gotthardt
www.luxuriouschoices.net 

----- Original Message ----- 

From: robinschwarz1 at aol.com 

To: learningdisabilities at nifl.gov 

Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 9:38 PM

Subject: [LearningDisabilities 1686] Re: Testing for LD

 

Wow, Idris, that is TERRIFIC-- when I did a very similar thing at the
university where I worked-- identifying ESOL learners who appeared to have
LD and who had been admitted to the university, often sponsored by their
countries, I was similarly successful in helping students get accommodations
who otherwise would have failed out of school. However, rather than seeing
it as a successful effort,  I was accused of beating the bushes for persons
with LD!!  The university was not  happy to have to accommodate them.    I
am happy for you and the students that your school did not similarly protest
your helping those who did not self identify but who so richly deserved the
help your project offered them.    

Robin Lovrien Schwarz 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Idris Muhammad <MUHAMMI at dbcc.edu>
To: Learningdisabilities at nifl.gov
Sent: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 2:05 pm
Subject: [LearningDisabilities 1685] Testing for LD

Hello Rochelle,

 

I forgot to tell you about what we do here at Daytona Beach College (DBC).
About six years ago, I petitioned DBC's Planning Council to fund a trial
program to test students that are (1) "good students" that exhibit
characteristics of learning disabilities, (2) but who were never tested or
diagnosed for LDs, (3) who demonstrate a financial need for test assistance,
and (4) who are recommended by instructors that have first-hand knowledge of
their learning problems.  The strategy that I used was to challenge the
College's goal of ensuring student success.  I argued that if DBC's open
door policy ensured easy access to the college and its programs and
services, then the college was honor-bound to ensure that it students
achieved success in those programs and services.  I also argued that as an
open door institution, DBC as well as other community colleges would attract
a disparately greater numbers of students with undiagnosed learning
disabilities, than other postsecondary institutions.  Through the Planning
Council, the College put $15,000 non-recurring funds in the budget for
Student Disability Services (SDS) to use to test students on a trial basis.
The first year was a resounding success and SDS was able to provide several
previously undiagnosed students with reasonable accommodations and or
concentrated academic/career advisement and support.  Due to the success we
achieved in testing students, I petitioned the Planning Council the
following year to increase the funding for LD testing and to fund the
program with recurring funds.  Currently, SDS receives $24,500 in recurring
funds to continue testing students, with or without disabilities

Respectfully yours,

Idris A. Muhammad, Director
Student Disability Services
(386) 506-3076
muhammi at dbcc.edu

 

 

 



Respectfully yours,

Idris A. Muhammad, Director
Student Disability Services
(386) 506-3076
muhammi at dbcc.edu

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