Yes, you read correctly! The tutor training is provided FREE of charge to qualified adults as a benevolent service of the Scottish Rite Masons of the Northern Jurisdiction, Valley of South Bend.
What is Orton-Gillingham?
What does multisensory mean?
The Orton-Gillingham approach, founded by Dr. Samuel T. Orton in the 1920’s, to teaching applies multisensory teaching and learning strategies. In a multisensory approach, children use visual, auditory, and tactile-kinesthetic modalities in learning to read, write, and spell. This approach is also structured, sequential, and organized.
Who is eligible for the training?
How do you apply?
To qualify for the Orton-Gillingham training, you must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in any field, not just education. You must have a concern for children and be available to tutor two students twice weekly between 3 - 8:00 pm for 100 practicum hours over the course of 12 – 15 months during the weeks of operation. See calendar in Tutor Resources.
To apply, please contact the Children's Dyslexia Center at 574-288-0067 and request than an application be mailed to you, or download them from this site by going to Tutor Resources.
What does the course involve?
•45 hours of course work in the required curriculum
•Minimum of 100 hours in a supervised practicum teaching one-to-one
•Complete required reading and book reports
•Lesson plans for each tutoring session
•Maintenance of student records
•Demonstration of mastery in the use of the Orton-Gillingham approach
•Successful completion of quizzes and final project.
Is graduate credit available?
YES! Graduate credit is available through Indiana University at South Bend for 3 to 6 credit hours.
Is there a cost for materials?
NO! All materials, books, and manuals will be provided for you at no cost.
Further Questions?
Please call 574-288-0067 and ask for Kim or Sue.
