On-Demand sessions will be available from April 8 - August 10, 2026
Over 32 Sessions & 50 Speakers
Assessment, Assistive Technology, Comprehension, Decoding, Enhancing an OG Lesson, Executive Function, Fluency, Homophones, Morphology, OG Principles, Orthography, Phonological and Phonemic Awareness, Reading Comprehension,
Schwa, Vocabulary, Writing
Have fun while learning!
Rekindle old friendships and build new ones. Connect with educators from across the country, share insights with fellow practitioners, and enjoy the OGA Conference as a welcoming space for meaningful connections and memorable learning experiences.
OGA Reception,
Friday, March 20
Join OGA at the Friday reception as we continue celebrating our 30 year anniversary! Mix and mingle while enjoying delicious hors d'oeuvres, refreshing beverages, and fantastic company.
Renew your passion for all things OG!
Orton-Gillingham Academy
The Beginning
We are continuing to celebrate 30 years of service!
Planning for the Orton-Gillingham Academy began in 1991 in response to discussions led by the Orton Dyslexia Society (now the International Dyslexia Association). A dedicated group of distinguished Orton-Gillingham educators from across the United States came together to better serve individuals with dyslexia, fellow professionals, and the public. The Academy formally began operations in 1995 and is governed by a Board of Trustees elected from its Fellows, with committees of Trustees and members carrying out its work.
Today, the Academy has more than 4,000 members from around the world who have met its rigorous standards.
What does the Academy do?
Founded to establish and uphold professional and ethical standards for the Orton-Gillingham Approach, OGA certifies practitioners, accredits instructional and training programs, and promotes public awareness of dyslexia and effective intervention. OGA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Remarkably, every Academy member can trace their professional lineage back to either Dr. Orton or Anna Gillingham through their training Fellow.
Founding Fellows gathered on Diana King's front porch in Amenia, NY (1995)
Pictured above
Top row: Sharon O’C. Rome, Barbara Wilson, Amy Bailin, John Howell, Alice Koontz, Angie Wilkins, Kay Howell, Lucia Karnes, Diana King
Seated: Phyllis Meisel, Marcia Mann, Jean Foss, Dorothy Whitehead
Front Row: Helaine Schupack
Not pictured: Roger Saunders, Arlene Sonday
The mission of the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA) is to uphold and sustain the foundational principles of the Orton-Gillingham Approach as established by Dr. Samuel Orton and Anna Gillingham. In support of this mission, the OGA is exclusively charged to:
- Establish and maintain professional and ethical standards for practitioners and educators of the Orton-Gillingham Approach for the treatment of dyslexia.
- Certify individuals who meet Academy standards by demonstrating competence as practitioners and educators of the Orton-Gillingham Approach.
- Accredit training programs that meet Academy standards to train Orton-Gillingham practitioners and educators.
- Accredit instructional programs that meet Academy standards in schools, clinics, and summer programs.
- Sponsor and disseminate research relevant to Orton-Gillingham instruction.
- Broaden public awareness of the nature and educational needs of people with dyslexia and the role of the Orton-Gillingham Approach for the treatment of dyslexia.
Save the Date!
2027 OGA Conference
March 19-20, 2027
Sheraton Charlotte Hotel (Le Meridien)
Charlotte, North Carolina
2027 Fellow & FIT Workshop
Sunday, March 21, 2027
Thank you for your support!
OGA Accredited Programs
OGA is looking forward to seeing you in Kentucky!
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