Riverside School

Syllable Division

Learn the 5 principles of syllabication and why knowledge and use of these principles are effective in helping students accurately decode multisyllable words. Explore and experience how to introduce and use these principles in an O-G lesson. 2 hours

Spelling Rules

Learn the three spelling rules for adding suffixes. Explore and experience how to introduce and teach them in an O-G lesson.

The Brain Basis of Dyslexia

This 2-hour course explains the regions of the brain that typically vary in those with dyslexia and how reading development is compromised by each variance. Instructional implications and signs and symptoms of dyslexia are also discussed.

Principles of the O-G Approach

Learn the principles of the O-G approach, how it differs from O-G programs, and why it is especially effective for dyslexic learners. You will explore the principles via videos and examples, and you will remember them by using a mnemonic device.

All About Dyslexia

This 2-hour session covers dyslexia basics including how a dyslexic brain is different, diagnosis and social and emotional effects of dyslexia, and true signs of dyslexia versus myths. Enjoy the demonstration that will help you understand it all!

Phonology Part 1

What is phonology, and why is it vital to literacy success? Learn the basics of phonology including vowel and consonant knowledge needed for teaching correct pronunciation of phonograms - an essential component of O-G's alphabetic phonetic approach.