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 training, practicum supervision, and student diagnostics.
Fully accredited by the Orton-Gillingham Academy, we offer:
- Orton-Gillingham training & practicum supervision
- Informal screenings and evaluations (see tab below)
- Comprehensive reading evaluations & standardized testing (see tab below)
Informal screenings and evaluations
Comprehensive reading evaluations & standardized testing
Informal screenings and evaluations
- Gallistel Ellis Test of Coding
- Barnell Loft Diagnostic Spelling Test
- San Diego Quick Assessment of Reading
- PAST
- Informal writing samples
Comprehensive reading evaluations & standardized testing
- Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing CTOPP-2
- Feifer Assessment of Reading FAR
- 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
- Kauffman Achievement Test KTEA -3
Orton-Gillingham Tutor Training Offered:
Associate Level
Certified Level Courses: Certified I
Certified Level Courses: Certified II
Practicum Supervision: Associate and Certified Level
Practicum Supervision: Classroom Educator Training & Practicum
Associate Level
In-person training June 16-June 27, 2025
M-F 8:30-4:30
Tuition: $2,500 plus participants purchase approx $100 in materials
The curriculum 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
Certified Level Courses: Certified I
Orton-Gillingham Certified Level I - Online course
Taught by an OGA Accredited Training Fellow
Prerequisites: Bachelor’s Degree; Member of the Academy at the Associate level
Dates: October 17, 18, 19 & November 1, 2
40 hours of coursework
Tuition $1,250.00
The 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 Courses: Certified II
Orton-Gillingham Certified Level II - Online Course
Taught by an OGA Accredited Training Fellow
Prerequisites: Bachelor's Degree; Member of the Academy at the Associate level
Dates: January 16, 17, 18 & February 7, 8
40 hours of coursework
Tuition $1,250.00
The Certified Level II course includes the following topics:
- The stages of word 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
- OGA Code of Ethics
Practicum Supervision is available at the Classroom Educator, Associate, and Certified levels.
Practicum Supervision: Associate and Certified Level
Associate Level Cost:
Approximately $3000 which covers the minimum of 10 full lesson observations and support with fulfillment of Academy requirements
Certified Level Cost:
Approximately $3000 which covers the minimum of 10 full lesson observations and support with fulfillment of Academy requirements
Practicum Supervision: Classroom Educator Training & Practicum
Cost: $1250 for the practicum which covers 5 full lesson observations.
(In some cases, additional observations are needed in which case there is added expense.)
One-to-One Tutoring
Orton-Gillingham approach for children and adults of any age
Decoding
Phonological Awareness
Fluency training
Reading Comprehension
Spelling
Written Expression from the sentence to the essay level
