Phonics First® (K-5th) Orton-Gillingham
This comprehensive and highly intensive course qualifies teachers to bring Orton-Gillingham multi sensory instruction to their classrooms. Phonics First® transforms beginning, struggling, dyslexic/LD readers into skilled learners through our effective, fun, multi sensory approach to reading and spelling.
The e-learning platform was adopted to provide access to course materials and instruction in either a self-paced format. You will receive an email from BrainSpring with further instructions. This course will open on Nov. 1 and close on Nov. 30; all work will have to be completed during that timeframe.
Course content is designed for: 6-12 grade general education teachers, 6-12 grade special education teachers, literacy coaches, interventionists
Teachers must commit to completing the course. Materials will be shipped in advance.
| Date | Time | Session | Instructor | Facilitator | Venue |
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| Sun, Sep 15, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 12:00 AM | ||||
| 8:30 AM - 12:00 AM | Self-Paced | Dr. Evelyn Jossell | Online- Self-paced | ||
| Wed, Oct 30, 2024 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM | ||||
| 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM | Self-Paced | Dr. Evelyn Jossell | Online- Self-paced |
| Attendance Clause | |
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| Miss. Const. Art. 4, Section 66 | Eligible attendees for this training includes teachers, counselors, and administrators who are employed by a school district or MDE. Unless specifically noted otherwise, external contractors or vendors may not attend. This event is being funded with state and/or federal funds and is being provided for employees of school districts, employees of the Mississippi Department of Education and Department contractors. Miss. Const. Art. 4, Section 66 prohibits governing authorities from making donations. According to the Mississippi Attorney General, once the federal funds are turned over to the state, the rules for the expenditure of state funds apply. Based on the Mississippi law, this event is not being provided for third party vendors or external providers. |