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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. - Orton-Gillingham Training Courses Jump to: |
Events and Registration
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Orton-Gillingham
Tutor Training Course
Application Process:
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.
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Completed Surrey College Enrolment Contract (both sides) plus $80.00 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.
1. Applicants must initially submit the following documentation:
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A $400.00 materials fee payable to School District #36 non-refundable upon acceptance to the course: includes pre-course preparation materials.
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A recent (Current within six months) criminal record search. Original only please
2. After notification of a successful interview and reference check, the student will submit:
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Balance of $1200.00 payable to Surrey College ( School District #36) prior to course start date.
3. Upon official acceptance into the program:
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.
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Send Documentation to: |
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| 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
| September 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: September 15, 2010 January 15 and April 16, 2011 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 |
| September 8, 2010 |
| Surrey College O-G & O-G Math Course Information Sessions |
| Wednesday, September 8, 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 |
| September 25, 2010 |
| Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Math - Part 1 and 2 |
Part One: Introduction to O-G Math and Manipulatives - Core Concepts. Saturdays, Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 16 and 23rd. Part Two: Advanced Skills and Practicum Saturdays, Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11 *Successful completion of Part 1 & 2 are required for members to apply for the CATT (O-G) Math Specialty Certificate |
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| October 16, 2010 |
| Surrey College Orton-Gillingham Certificate |
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Surrey College Location Times: Saturdays, 8:30am – 4:30pm Mondays & Thursdays, 4-9:30pm Dates: October 16 – December 16 Schedule: Sat. October 16, day, Mon. Oct. 18 Thur. Oct. 21, Sat. Oct. 23, Mon. Oct. 25 Sat. Oct. 30, Mon. Nov. 1, Thur. Nov. 4, Saturdays: Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27 Saturdays: Dec. 4 and 11 Thursday, Dec. 16 Please register early. INSTRUCTORS: Corey Zylstra • 15 years in this specialized field. • Certified Orton-Gillingham trainer in Canada • Honorary Fellow , Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (USA) • She regularly speaks locally, nationally and internationally on the topic of learning disabilities and effective teaching techniques • Has authored courses, MSL materials, professional resources, and publications in English and Arabic. Susan Wyness • Certified Orton-Gillingham Tutor Trainer. • Over 20 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 |
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Professional Development
| October 14, 2010 |
| CATT Member to Member Presentation |
| SAVE THE DATE *SPEAKERS and TOPIC To be announced Time: Reception - 6:30pm Presentations - 7 pm Location: Broadway Conference Centre. |
| January 15, 2011 |
| CATT O-G Pro D Day |
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Saturday, January 15, 2011 OG/MSL in the Public Schools: From Sounds to Syllabication to Morphology Location to be announced. Visitors are welcome. |
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Special Events
| September 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 |
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