Multisensory Language Instruction

Cathy Rommel
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Director of Outreach, Jemicy School

A 30-hour course for teachers and adults.

Participants will:
  • Learn and understand the components of multisensory instruction
  • Learn about Samuel Orton and Anna Gillingham
  • Learn how to teach phonics using the Orton-Gillingham method of instruction
  • Learn strategies that promote mastery of phonological awareness, reading, and spelling skills
  • Make useful materials that can enhance a lesson
  • Observe lessons by Jemicy faculty
  • Prepare and teach your own lesson to other class members
  • Participate in a dyslexia simulation — Put Yourself in the Shoes of a Dyslexic
  • View and discuss the F.A.T. City video
*The Multisensory Language Instruction workshop is offered as BOTH:
  • a stand-alone course for those not seeking Orton-Gillingham certification AND
  • the prerequisite course required for Orton-Gillingham certification. This course must be completed before taking the Orton-Gillingham I course for certification. The Orton-Gillingham I course will be begin shortly after completion of the final session of the Multisensory Language Instruction course. Click HERE for Orton-Gillingham I course details and registration.
College Credit! Goucher College will be offering up to 3 graduate credits (at $100 per credit) for taking this course. Also, 2 Continuing Education Credits are available through MSDE. Please contact Amy Thierer (information below) for further details.

Schedule

LocationDateTimeCost*
Jemicy Upper School Campus
11202 Garrison Forest Road Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
July 9th, 10th, 11th, 16th and 17th 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $825
*Cost of course includes all sessions and materials.

Click HERE to register securely online:
Please contact Amy Thierer for any registration questions:
410-753-8033 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.