Empowering Educators, Inspiring Students: Advancing Literacy with Orton-Gillingham

At Shoreline Reading Inc., we promote the integration of structured literacy practices in schools by training teachers in the Orton-Gillingham Approach. Our Academy accredited Fellows and training team help teachers decode the science of reading and implement best practices to support readers at every stage of learning.

We believe every child deserves the opportunity to develop their talent, motivation, and reading ability, and we train teachers with this shared goal in mind.

Empowering Educators, Inspiring Students: Advancing Literacy with Orton-Gillingham

At Shoreline Reading Inc., we promote the integration of structured literacy practices in schools by training teachers in the Orton-Gillingham Approach. Our Academy accredited Fellows and training team help teachers decode the science of reading and implement best practices to support readers at every stage of learning.

We believe every child deserves the opportunity to develop their talent, motivation, and reading ability, and we train teachers with this shared goal in mind.

Empowering Educators, Inspiring Students: Advancing Literacy with Orton-Gillingham

At Shoreline Reading Inc., we promote the integration of structured literacy practices in schools by training teachers in the Orton-Gillingham Approach. Our Academy accredited Fellows and training team help teachers decode the science of reading and implement best practices to support readers at every stage of learning.

We believe every child deserves the opportunity to develop their talent, motivation, and reading ability, and we train teachers with this shared goal in mind.

OG Courses

Explore our OG Academy Accredited Classroom Educator and Associate Level courses
OG COURSES

OG Certification

Explore our OG Academy Accredited practicums that lead to Certification
OG CERTIFICATION

District-Wide

Bring Orton-Gillingham and structured literacy into your district. Work with us to create a customized OG training program, or structured literacy workshop series tailored to your teacher’s and student’s needs.
OG DISTRICT TRAINING

What is Orton-Gillingham?

The Orton-Gillingham Approach (OG) was developed over a century ago by neurologist Dr. Samual T. Orton and educator Anna Gillingham. Dr. Orton’s groundbreaking research defined the profile of the dyslexic learner, and laid the foundation for what is now referred to as structured literacy. The OG Approach remains the gold standard for dyslexia instruction, utilizing structured, sequential, and multisensory techniques to teach reading, spelling, and writing.

OG lessons are tailored to each student's learning style, using visual, auditory, and kinesthetic pathways to optimize learning. This individualized approach helps students build confidence and achieve success in reading, spelling, and writing at their own pace. Over time, this method strengthens the brain's reading network, improving accuracy and fluency.

The Orton-Gillingham Academy

Founded in 1995, the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA) upholds professional and ethical standards for OG practitioners. The OGA certifies practitioners, accredits training programs, and promotes public awareness of the educational needs of individuals with dyslexia. The OGA ensures that the Orton-Gillingham Approach remains a trusted and effective method for treating dyslexia and supporting literacy for all learners.

Expert Training for Educators

At Shoreline Reading, our OGA accredited training team offers Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator (CE) and Associate level courses, and the Orton-Gillingham practicum at each level. We have trained hundreds of individual teachers in both public and private schools. We also work with districts that want to implement Orton-Gillingham and structured literacy on a broad scale, coming on-site to offer district-wide OG training and practicum. Our trainers are certified OG practitioners at the Fellow Level with both public and private school classroom experience. Our trainer’s experience in the classroom allows them to understand the unique challenges today’s educators face and to support them as they bring structured literacy into the classroom to meet the needs of their students.

TRAINING COURSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

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Ready to make a difference in the lives of students? Join us in our mission to ensure literacy for all. Whether you want to learn more or take the next step, our team is here to help. Reach out today and set up a complimentary call, or Zoom session, to learn more about how we can work together.

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Client Testimonials

We invite interested parties to speak with current and past clients. Here is what our recent clients and trainees have had to say:

My teachers reported that this was a fantastic course, and one said it was the best they have taken in their 20 years of teaching
Special Education Director
Special Education Director
The 20 students in my class learned more this year, through my application of what I learned at the Shoreline OG course, than ever before. Their aimsweb scores reflect this. They know so many rules and are so proud of themselves!
Grade 1 Teacher
Grade 1 Teacher
I completed the CE and Associate course with Shoreline, and they were phenomenal. I reached out to our Assistant Superintendent the day after the course telling her to send more teachers to this training.
Grade 8 Teacher
Grade 8 Teacher
I just want to take a moment to thank PPS for this training opportunity. The presenters were all fabulous and truly their passion for OG and getting children to read was evident! This is how all teachers should learn how to teach reading - how much better off all our students would be. Thanks so much again!
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Middle School Special Education Teacher
After taking this course, I feel like I do when I’ve finished a great book. I’m really glad I read it and I’m sad it’s over. Thank you so much for the great course, and for all this wonderful information!
High School Teacher
High School Teacher
My learning through the Shoreline OG coursework and practicum has made a real difference for my students. One of my students had poor attendance at the start of the year. Since beginning OG lessons, my student’s attendance has improved, and other teachers have commented that he is showing up to academic classes and is more willing to participate. He is seeing daily success in OG lessons, which are planned to meet his needs. This is the benefit of an approach, and it is making a meaningful difference for my students!
High School Special Educator
High School Special Educator
Watching my student’s transformation this year has been nothing short of inspiring. At the beginning of the year, many of them approached reading with hesitation, and spelling felt like an overwhelming task. Now, they are not only applying the rules we have learned, but they are also taking risks, trusting themselves, and demonstrating true independence in their literacy skills.
Elementary Special Educator
Elementary Special Educator
My experience with Shoreline Reading has completely transformed the way I approach reading instruction. I have gained a deeper understanding of structured literacy, strengthened my ability to explicitly teach phonics and spelling rules, and sharpened my skills in assessing and responding to student needs.
Small Group Teacher
Small Group Teacher
Although I have implemented various structured literacy programs in the past, I often encountered a stalemate in student progress. However, with the OG Approach, that frustration has disappeared. The diagnostic-prescriptive nature of OG and the continuous review of skills ensure that students truly master concepts before moving forward. This systematic Approach eliminates gaps in learning and fosters consistent, measurable growth for my students. Thank you, Beth and Lisa, for a wonderful experience!
Special Educator
Special Educator