Check out the curriculum below.

• You've learned bits and pieces of Orton-Gillingham but want to understand how everything fits together.
• You're using structured literacy but would like a clearer explanation of the concepts behind your instruction.
• You're looking for a course that explains the major components of OG in plain language, without assuming you already know everything.
• You want a resource you can return to whenever you need to review a concept. 

What You'll Learn

This course is designed to help you understand the structure of the Orton-Gillingham approach. You'll learn how the major components work together, including:

• Phonograms
• Consonants and vowels
• The six syllable types
• Syllable division
• Spelling rules
• Prefixes, suffixes, and morphology

Each section explains the concepts in plain language and includes printable teaching resources that you can use with your own students.

Is This the Right Course for You?

This course is a great fit if you:

• Want a deeper understanding of the Orton-Gillingham approach.
• Teach reading and spelling using structured literacy.
• Want to understand why concepts are taught and how they connect.
• Like having resources you can return to throughout your teaching.

What the Blueprint Is Designed to Do

The Blueprint gives you a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and instructional content that make up the Orton-Gillingham approach, from sounds and syllable types to syllable division, spelling rules, morphology, and more.

It is a knowledge-based course, designed to help you understand the components of OG and how they fit together.

The Blueprint is not an OG certification program or supervised practicum. If you're looking for a more practical introduction to lesson structure and using OG concepts in instruction, start with Fast Track.