Orton-Gillingham Approach

Intervention: Orton-Gillingham Approach

Area: Literacy

Tier: 3

Type: Research Validated Instructional Practice

Major Focus: Decoding and Encoding

Description: Highly structured, multisensory intervention for reading and spelling

Targeted Students: Elementary     Middle       High 

Subgroup within Level: K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Entrance Criteria: TBD by SST/SRBI team

Exit Criteria: Grade-level performance

Intervention Requirements: Trained and certified teacher

Progress Monitoring: External source needed

Implementation Considerations: Various levels of certification available with practicums required for higher levels

Availability: Elementary schools

Research Backing:  Independent research

Link to Intervention: https://www.ortonacademy.org/