Orton-Gillingham provides an approach to reading, writing, spelling, and math that is successful for children and adults who struggle to learn the skills that come so easily to others. CATT (O-G) was formed to develop and enhance professional development for Orton-Gillingham instructors.
Please check back regularly to find courses and meetings that offer on-going educational opportunities such as:

- Orton-Gillingham Training Courses
- The Annual Spring Fling
- Member to Member Meetings
- The Annual O-G Professional Development Day
- Tutor Enhancement Meetings in various geographic areas
- Professional Development presentations to schools and community groups

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Events and Registration


Look here for the latest updated event and registration information. Details on OG Training, Professional Development and Special Events.

 

Orton-Gillingham Tutor Training Course
Application Process:

    1. Applicants must initially submit the following documentation:

  • A handwritten letter of introduction - your background, education and purpose for taking the course.

  • A letter of reference from a professional who has known you for at least 3 years and who has observed the student working with children.

  • Completed Surrey College Enrolment Contract (both sides) plus $50.00 fee payable to Surrey College (non-refundable)

  • A copy of one of: Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship card or Landed Immigrant Card.

  • Most recent transcript of marks (secondary or post secondary institution) including proof of proficiency in reading and writing the English language.

    2. After notification of a successful interview and reference check, the student will submit:

  • A $400.00 materials fee payable to School District #36 non-refundable upon acceptance to the course: includes pre-course preparation materials.

  • A recent (Current within six months) criminal record search. Original only please

    3. Upon official acceptance into the program:

  • Balance of $1200.00 payable to Surrey College ( School District #36) prior to course start date.


PRE-COURSE PREPARATION :
A study package of 25 hours work - will be available to you as soon as your acceptance into the course is confirmed.

Send Documentation to:

 
  Mrs. Sonja Buchanan
Principal
Surrey College

Phone: 604-583-4040
Fax: 604-583-5600
Email:

Surrey College
9260 140 Street
V3V 5Z4

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For applicants without a post-secondary degree: An essay of at least 500 words describing the Specific Learning Difficulty: Dyslexia. Use of reference material is recommended.
Course fees must be paid in full. Facilitation of the course is subject to a pre-registration minimum.

O-G Training 

January 15, 2010
Membership Application Information
The membership approval committee meets 3 times per year.
Membership applications must be complete for
consideration by the committee.
Please note these application deadlines:

January 15,
April 24,
and September 15, 2010
The membership application committee will
require 30 to 60 days to process applications
following each application deadline.
For more information call Laureen at 604-261-3125
 
February 4, 2010
Surrey College O-G & O-G Math Course Information Sessions
Thursday, February 4, 2010

Free Information Session

Orton-Gillingham Tutor Training Course
Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Math Course
Location:
Surrey College
9260 140 St. (92 Ave. & 140 St.)

Time: 7:00 pm

O-G training classes will be held at the Surrey College Site

Contact Sonja Buchanan at Surrey College for more information
604-583-4040

Email: buchanan_s@sd36.bc.ca
 
April 7, 2010
Surrey College O-G Training Course
Starting date - Wednesday, April 7
Completion Date: June 16.

Classes are held Wednesday evenings and full days
on Saturdays.

Schedule:
April 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28
May 1, 8, 15, 29
June 5, 12, 16
Please register early.

INSTRUCTOR: Shannon Green
• Certified CATT Orton-Gillingham Tutor Trainer.
• Over 10 years experience in this specialized field.

Contact Sonja Buchanan at Surrey College for more information
604-583-4040.
Fax 604-583-5600
Email: buchanan_s@sd36.bc.ca

More Details...
 
April 10, 2010
Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Math
Part One

April 10 & 17 May 8 & 15, 2010
Time: Saturdays - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location – Surrey Campus,
Simon Fraser University
Central City complex at 13450 102 Avenue,
just south of the Surrey Central SkyTrain station
(just look for the large office building.

For more information call (604) 261-3125
A hands-on multisensory approach to achieving
mastery of basic mathematics. Teachers,
tutors, parents and their students can build confidence
as they “build” mathematical concepts.

SUMMER DATES:
Please see the O-G and O-G Math Training Page
Register Online ..
 
July 6, 2010
Surrey College Summer O-G Training Course
Surrey College Location

July 6 - 24, 2010

Classes take place Tuesday - Friday, week 1
and Monday - Friday, week 2 and 3.

There are no classes on weekends

Please register early.

INSTRUCTOR: Shannon Green
• Certified CATT Orton-Gillingham Tutor Trainer.
• Over 10 years experience in this specialized field.

Contact Sonja Buchanan at Surrey College for more information
604-583-4040.
Fax 604-583-5600
Email: buchanan_s@sd36.bc.ca

More Details...
 
July 6, 2010
Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Math - Part 1 and 2

Part One: Introduction to O-G Math and Manipulatives - Core Concepts.
Tuesday - Friday, July 6-9


Part Two: Advanced Skills and Practicum
Monday - Thursday, July 12 - 15

*Successful completion of Part 1 & 2 are required for the
CATT (O-G) Math Specialty Certificate
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Professional Development

January 26, 2010
CATT O-G Member to Member presentation
Tuesday January 26, 2010

* Please note – a different venue
@ The Unity of Vancouver,
5840 Oak Street, Vancouver.
(On Oak Street between 41st and 42nd Avenue)

What goes on at Tutoring Meetings?

The Vancouver Tutors will present an interesting
mixture of useful resources. During our regular
meetings we have shared ideas and activities that
work for us. We will now share them with you.

Registration @ 6.30 pm
Coffee/Tea and goodies until 7pm
7pm presentations begin
CATT (O-G) members are required to pre-register by telephone or email.
Email - laureen-ogtutors@shaw.ca
Tel. voice mail - 604-261-3125
There is no fee for members.
Visitors are welcome. Visitors workshop fee is
$35.00 payable to CATT (O-G)
More Contact Informaion...
 

Special Events

January 2010
O-G Tutor Support Meetings
North Vancouver O-G tutors meet regularly.

Location: You can access the Rec. Room from two locations -1960 Rufus Drive or 1930 Cedar Village Crescent. Both streets run off Kirkstone Drive in Lynn Valley. The Rec. Room is located in the centre of the complex where the pool is.There is no visitor parking but between those two streets parking should be easy to find.
(email Corey for details)

Richmond / Ladner/ Twassawsen CATT tutors
hold informal meetings on a monthly basis.
The meetings are held on weekdays during
the mornings, generally starting at 9:30 or 10 am.
We meet at a local café or occasionally at a member’s home. .
A topic decided upon beforehand is discussed and
members have an opportunity to ask questions and share .
Contact Allyn by email arodden@shaw.ca

Surrey O-G Tutor Meetings are generally held the first Friday of every month at 7:00 PM.
Call Lori Krueger 604-538-2497, or email lkrueger@shaw.ca


Vancouver O-G Tutors are asked to call Maureen
at 604- 618 - 6554 for the current date, topic,
and location of meetings
 
February 5, 2010

O-G Multisensory Math Workshop

The Enchantment of Having the Right Answer and Knowing It.

The Hands-on Math session introduces participants to a multi-sensory approach to achieving Learning mathematics is a constructive rather than a passive activity. A bridge is created from the concrete level (the manipulatives), to the representational level (drawings), to the abstract level (numbers and mathematical equations).


For some students, mathematics is a road traveled in small steps.

A successful multisensory approach must lead the student through small increments of understanding toward unifying themes in mathematics. Student’s strengths and needs must be recognized and addressed with built-in "checks for error," as well as a built-in system for building confidence and competence.

Contact Sonja Buchanan at Surrey College
for more information
604-583-4040.
Fax 604-583-5600
More Details...
 

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