Formal Practicum and Coaching

Formal Practicum and Coaching

The formal practicum is to provide increased fidelity and professional coaching in the field. Each practitioner will be provided feedback on submitted lesson plans and observed lesson plan delivery. The goal is to support the trainee with using the OG approach to maximize its effectiveness and encourage the professional growth of the trainee. The practicum is the single most effective method to insure that the training days are put to good use and that the trainee is able to follow through with the intense OGA training.

Classroom Educator Practicum:

  • 5 lessons plans along with 5 observations with a group of 2 or up to a whole class for a minimum of 8 months.

Associate practicum:

  • 10 lessons plans along with 10 observations with an individual student (first 3 lessons could be small group) for a minimum of 8 months.

Each observed lesson requires:

  • written lesson plan

  • arrange video recording or in-person observation

  • follow-up meeting to review the lesson/consult.

*You will have up to 2 years following OGA training to complete the practicum.

* It is preferred that you work with the same student(s) during the duration of each practicum in order to maximize the development of OG practice skills.

If you wish to apply for official membership at the Classroom Educator or Associate level with OGA, you will need to take the practicum.

* The observed lessons can be provided by video recording, in-person and live-stream. A signed consent form from parents will be required for children’s observations. *

Cost of Practicum

Practicum Fee:

Lessons 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 - Valdine Bjornson (FIT/OGA) - $200 Cdn per observation

Lessons 2, 4, 8, 9, 10 - Dawn Nieman (ATF/OGA) - $200 USD per observation

Please contact for details.  

OG Coaching

The Orton-Gillingham Coaching option (virtual or in-person) is for those who would like to have support with implementing OG lessons with their students but are not interested in pursuing the formal practicum. It might be for individuals who are looking for:

  • demonstration of lessons

  • observation of lessons

  • consult with OG practice

  • feedback on anything related to the Orton-Gillingham procedures, sequencing, lesson implementation, goal setting, progress monitoring, etc.

Examples might be:

  • Working as a team with student(s) for co-delivery

  • providing the entire or parts of an OG lesson for feedback