The Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy

This advanced certificate includes coursework based on research-based Orton-Gillingham methods for teaching literacy in a comprehensive and structured multisensory approach. The coursework is complemented by a two-semester mentored practicum. 

• 9 credit New York State Approved Advanced Certificate 
• Virtual: a week long intensive 3 credit courses  and a 6 credit school year-long practicum in person with students and virtual one-on-one mentoring 
• Program begins with summer course and can be completed in one year
• All coursework and practicum work aligns with the Orton-Gillingham Academy 
• Upon completion, you will be eligible to apply to the Orton-Gillingham Academy for Classroom Educator certification  (Associate Level certification is also available)
• Courses and practicum can be taken for graduate credit or professional development credits 
• Tuition rate of $680 per credit thanks to our partnership with PNW BOCES

This advanced certificate includes coursework focused on dyslexia and research-based methods for teaching literacy to students with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities. The coursework is complemented by a two-semester mentored practicum. 

• 16 credit New York State Approved Advanced Certificate 
• Virtual courses (10 credits: Foundations of Dyslexia, Literacy Assessment, Multisensory Literacy Instruction I, Expository Writing) and a yearlong practicum with students and virtual one-on-one mentoring (6 credits)
• Foundations of Dyslexia course features nationally renowned dyslexia expert guest speakers  
• Summer Start 
• Upon completion, you will be eligible to apply for Classroom Educator certification from the Orton-Gillingham Academy (Associate Level certification is also available)