Associate Level Practicum

Practicum Requirements

• Trainees complete ten observations over two academic years.

• The trainee must work with a 1:1 student with a profile of dyslexia for a minimum of two times per week for 45-minutes on non-consecutive days.

• During the observation, the Fellow or Fellow-in-Training provides live feedback, coaching, and step-by-step guidance. The Fellow will set goals with each trainee to work on between observations.

• After the observation, the trainee reflects on the feedback and implements their personal goals during their teaching to grow in their ability as an OG practitioner.

• Trainees learn to write a student profile and annotated three-lesson series as part of their practicum experience at this level.

Support for Practicum Trainees

Shoreline Reading provides comprehensive support to trainees, including:

• Step-by-Step Guidance, rubrics and checklists

• Access to Academy Required Readings

• Real-time feedback from the Fellow/FIT

• Individual Goal Setting and opportunities for growth throughout the practicum

• Monthly office hours covering topics requested by the practicum cohort

• Access to exclusive Shoreline Reading rubrics and outlines, and ongoing feedback from the ATF/FIT to support creation of a successful Application portfolio

Application Process

• Applications are accepted three times per year (July 10, November 10, and March 10).

• The application includes a personal statement, online form, letters of recommendation, an annotated three-lesson series, and a student profile.

• Applications are reviewed by our Accredited Training Fellow, ensuring rigorous evaluation standards for applications at this level.

• Passing applications are filed with the Academy and the trainee receives their Associate Level certification.

We are proud of our rigorous training program and the high success rate of our trainees in obtaining certification. Contact us for more information about our practicum or to join our next cohort.

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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