Fast Track: Foundations and Lesson Structure in the Orton-Gillingham Approach

Structured literacy is the foundation of effective reading instruction.

At the heart of structured literacy is the Orton-Gillingham approach, a framework for teaching the English language as a whole.

OGforALL Fast Track provides a clear overview of that framework, organized into six focused steps that walk through the foundational structure behind OG-based instruction.

This course is designed for educators and parents who want:

• A clear understanding of how OG lessons are organized (including a scope and sequence)
• A practical view of how drills, syllable types, and spelling rules connect
• A structured pathway into the Orton-Gillingham approach without enrolling in full certification training
• Guidance grounded in structured literacy principles

This is a structured, self-paced course that explains how the approach works and includes selected supporting materials to reinforce learning and application.

What the Course Covers

The six steps walk through:

• The foundations of structured literacy
• The purpose and organization of the Phonemic Awareness and the Three-Part Drill
• Syllable types and how they build sequentially
• Core spelling rules and patterns
• Reading and encoding connections
• Lesson planning within a clear scope and sequence

Each step builds on the previous one, creating a cohesive understanding of how instruction fits together.

The course may be completed at your own pace.

Designed for Clarity

This course was developed with one goal in mind:

To make the Orton-Gillingham framework understandable and practical.

The language is direct.
The structure is intentional.
The focus remains on application, not theory overload.

Participants also have access to guidance and clarification if questions arise. Support is available because structured literacy should feel clear, not intimidating.

Who This Is For

• Tutors beginning structured literacy instruction, or as a refresher course
• Classroom teachers seeking a clearer framework
• Parents who want to understand the instructional structure
• Educators familiar with Science of Reading research who want to see how OG organizes that research into practice

Why Learn OG from OGforALL?

• Created by a trained Orton-Gillingham educator and instructional coach
• Built from years of studying, organizing, and teaching OG clearly
• Designed to be practical—not academic or overwhelming
• Used by tutors, teachers, and homeschool parents

This Course Is For You If…

You’re new to Orton-Gillingham and want it explained clearly

You’ve taken training but still feel unsure how to teach

You want practical tools you can use right away

You’re supporting a struggling reader and need structure