Kildonan Teacher Training Institute
Mission Statement: The Kildonan Teacher Training Institute (KTTI) empowers individuals with dyslexia and supports literacy widely through the education of teachers in the best practices of the Orton-Gillingham approach by offering trainings, practicum supervision, and student diagnostics.
Fully accredited by the Orton-Gillingham Academy of Practitioners and Educators, we offer:
*Orton-Gillingham trainings & practicum supervision
*Informal screenings and evaluations
*Comprehensive reading evaluations & standardized testing
*Tutoring
Accredited Instructional Program
Incorporated Under New York State Education Law
Incorporated Under New York State Education Law
Please Contact
Kathleen Stewart at
kstewart@kildonan.org
or call (845) 373-2028
For an application or additional information.
Kathleen Stewart at
kstewart@kildonan.org
or call (845) 373-2028
For an application or additional information.
What We Offer
We offer Informal Screenings which include criterion based measurements of phonological processing, sound-symbol association, vocabulary, single word and contextual reading, and informal writing samples.
We offer Comprehensive Reading Evaluations which are comprised of an interview, a review of prior records, a battery of standardized and criterion-based assessments administered over 1 or 2 meetings, a written report including recommendations, and a conference to discuss results.
The exact battery of testing depends on the individual, but measures which may be included are:
Standardized:
Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing CTOPP-2
Gray Oral Test of Reading GORT-5
Test of Written Spelling TWS-5
Gates MacGinitie Reading Test GMRT
Woodcock Reading Mastery Test WRMT
Test of Written Language TOWL-4
Criterion Based Assessments:
Gallistel Ellis Test of Coding
Barnell Loft Diagnostic Spelling Test
San Diego Quick Assessment of Reading
Informal writing samples
Contact us for information regarding Orton-Gillingham Tutoring:
845-373-2028
Associate & Certified Level Orton-Gillingham Course Offerings
Associate Level Orton-Gillingham Training & Practicum
Two-week Associate Level Coursework and Subsequent Practicum
2020 training dates: to be announced
70 hours of coursework, which includes 10 additional hours of training beyond the AOGPE required 60 hours.
This includes the following topics:
- Dyslexia and reading disorders
- The rationale of the Orton-Gillingham Approach
- Phonology and morphology
- The motor component and the writing process
- Vocabulary, reading comprehension, and fluency
- Assessment and diagnostic-prescriptive teaching
- The student profile, lesson plan, and teaching materials
- The Academy structure and requirements
Space is limited to twenty participants. Cost for the full two-week course is $2,000, which includes all materials, snacks, and lunch. Breakfast, dinner and dormitory accommodations on campus are available for an additional fee of $750.
The Associate Practicum is an additional fee.
Associate & Certified Level Orton-Gillingham Course Offerings
Certified Level — Course I
2019 November 1, 2, 3, 16, 17
8:30 am – 5 pm each day
At the new home of our OG professional library at The Empowerment Lab, 346 Main Street South, Woodbury CT
Tuition is $1000
40 hours of coursework
Certified Level I course includes the following topics:
- Knowledge of dyslexia and reading disabilities
- Review of basic phonology and handwriting instruction
- Case management and professional communications
- Formal and informal assessment measures
- Understanding and interpretation of standardized testing
- Student profile and matching lesson plans
- Knowledge of methods and programs derived from O.G.
Certified Level — Course II
40 hours of coursework
Certified Level II course includes the following topics:
- The stages of words attack and the O.G. lesson plan
- Review of phonology, phonics, and handwriting instruction
- Study of morphology and advanced elements of the language
- Exploration of the systematic, structured writing process
- Teaching of vocabulary, comprehension, pragmatics, and study skills
- AOGPE Code of Ethics