The Heart of Reading (HOR) course consists of two sessions for a total of 5.5 hours of education. Both classes are included when you register. Captured below are the details explaining how the course is broken into two sessions, which were designed to compliment one another.

By learning this approach, you will be equipped, educated and empowered! 

Equipped because you will have all the resources at your fingertips to get started and to take your child the distance in their reading/spelling journey.

Educated because you will have learned the structured literacy approach that helps all new readers/spellers find success. You now know how to approach the language with any child with varying ability sets!

Empowered because you will actually know why the language is the way it is, how to best teach it and rest easy knowing that your teaching a full language-based approach. 

My goal for you is to leave fluent in the direct, systematic and explicit teaching approach that will have you ready to start with your child the next day. 

$247

The details:

I. Grasping the Method 

3.5 hours

Beginning the journey to teach your child to read and write can be overwhelming!  Where do I start? Let me help you!

Say goodbye to balanced literacy and start using the structured literacy approach we know works for all children. 

Let me teach you to approach Reading/Writing from the Orton-Gillingham (OG) method.  This method has gained its popularity by helping struggling readers and students who have dyslexia. I'm here to tell you that this  systematic approach builds a strong foundation for ALL new readers.  Equipping yourself to help your student build a strong foundation in our language sets them up for success for their future educational careers.

Here's what this course will provide...

• a true understanding of the key components of the OG methodology and how to apply them

•  a clear and organized understanding of how to approach the English Language

•  a lesson plan template that will anchor all your teaching

•  thorough training in all parts of structured literacy lesson

•  full understanding of our language's syllable types and syllabication(GAME CHANGER!)

•  all the resources and materials that allow you to begin teaching your student immediately

•  full & forever access to the Digital Resource Manual, even as it updates

•  access into our Literacy Community on Instagram - get added as a Close Friend, which unlocks a vault of educational videos + continued support from me

II. Diving into Phonics

2 hours

This course dives into all the phonics rules in depth, which we briefly discuss in Grasping the Method.  Along with implementing a structured literacy lesson,  it is vital that we understand the rules, sounds and patterns of the language. Potentially, you were never taught this before and educating yourself will help your student infinitely. We need to educate ourselves, so we can educate our children.  The combination of both classes will leave you completely equipped and empowered to start with your child. 

Here's what this session will provide...

• how to teach EACH rule from the Scope & Sequence 

• provide a clear understanding of EACH rule in our language

• how the rules and patterns will be woven into what you already learned in Grasping the Method

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This course is not affiliated or accredited with the OG Academy, and does not provide formal certification.

Want access to the digital resource manual? 

You can have ALL the resources and tools without taking the HOR course, if that seems like a good fit for you. 

You would have  immediate access to these OG aligned resources, which comes with the Heart Of Reading Workshop. These resources are a one-stop toolbox for anything & everything you could need to teach your child to read. 

Once you have access to these materials, you will have forever access! This means that as I add resources you'll also already own anything new.

Plus - anyone who is using these resources will be added as a "Close Friend" on Instagram. You will receive special content that helps support you as you implement the direct & systematic approach to teaching the language. I check in often with the community.  My ears are always open to support you in exactly what you need!

This includes an unlocked vault of educational videos.

Here's the essential resources you'd have access to:

• 9 page COMPLETE Scope & Sequence for a language based approach

• 1 Orton-Gillingham Lesson Plan 

• 101 pages of Sound Cards - correspond directly to Scope & Sequence 

• 7 pages of Blending Cards - help your child master blending!

• 1 Red Word List

• 2 Green & Red Word Sound Maps

• Level 1, 2 & 3 Decodable Passages that align with Scope & Sequence 

• 99 pages of Word Lists that align with each skill/pattern in the Scope & Sequence 

• 73 pages of Visual Teaching aids for EACH phonics skill in the Scope & Sequence 

• 19 pages of resources to teach your child all 6 Syllable Types & Syllabication 

• 3 Assessments to determine where to start with your child

• a "Games" folder that continues to grow! 

• 400 + TOTAL resources - a cohesive & comprehensive toolbox to teach your child to read & spell

$67

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This offer is intended to help parents and educators for this main reason:

You would like to receive additional support and assistance after taking the training.  This means we would work closely and speak almost everyday as you launch the method with a child. I make myself super accessible in a mentorship, so your success is my priority. 

It is one thing to learn the method, and it's another to start to use the method. This allows me to be a continued source of development and education as you start to implement the method with a child. 

This option is especially beneficial to:

*parents working with a dyslexic or struggling reader

 *educators who will be working 1:1 with a dyslexic and/or struggling reader in a tutor-like setting 

$447

Mentorship includes:

•  Self-paced training for Grasping the Method & Diving into Phonics sent to your inbox (both Master Classes included to be completely trained)

(see Orton-Gillingham Training for details about each course)

• 30 days of support post training to guide you while launching the method

• 4 (30) minute meetings for continued development in the method

• unlimited voice note and private messaging through Voxer app

• I take the mentorship program seriously and work extra close with my mentorship clients. I speak to my mentorship clients almost daily. 

Coach Me, Alana!

Find yourself asking, "What is Orton-Gillingham anyways?"

This is the best place to start.

Watch this OG tutorial video to learn more about the approach and why it works. There is so much education packed into this video.  

You can think of this as a short, mini-course (for free!) I can't wait to hear what you think! 

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Q: What exactly is included in the Resource Manual? (This is also what is included if you choose just to purchase the Digital Resources)

A: Everything you'll ever need to teach your child to read and spell! But to be more specific...

• an OG lesson plan template

• 9 page Scope & Sequence that teaches the language in its entirety

• All 6 Syllable types 

• All  7 Syllabication Patterns

• 9 Spelling Rules

•  55 Phonics Visual Teaching Aids(one for each skill in the Scope & Sequence)

•  180  Phoneme/Grapheme Cards 

• Red Word list - 82 irregular words 

• 3 Levels of Decodable Passages - 108 different decodable stories 

• Blending Deck 

• 2 Sound Maps (red & green words)

• 91 Word Lists that align with each skill/pattern in the Scope & Sequence 

Q: When is the best time to take the HOR Course?

A: You can start using a structured literacy approach as soon as your child is "ready".  This can vary from child to child.  When you take the HOR Course you will take your child from basic letter sounds all the way to chapter books! Most parents are ready when their child has started to learn letters and sounds.  This is the perfect launching point! 

Your child doesn't need to know any letters or sounds, though. We will teach them both!  It's a complete language based approach that will take your child the distance in their reading and spelling.  From beginning to end.  That's why we love a complete Scope & Sequence that teaches the entire language. 

Q:  How do I know if the Digital Resource Manual is a good fit for me?

A: This option is best for anyone who feels comfortable without a scripted program. If you are looking for resources, but flexibility to teach as needed, then it's a great fit for you.  Teachers tend to have experience and background knowledge on teaching children to read.  They may even already have some Phonics or OG training.  Possibly, they just need all the resources to execute in their classroom.  

If you are a parent interested in this option due to the price point, just know you will not be taught how to approach the language. You will have a really great toolbox to guide & direct you. The education is in the HOR course. 

Q: If I purchase the Digital Resources Only and then decide I do want to add the course, can I?

A: Yes, you can. Look for - Upgrade to Education.

Q: Do I have to attend the virtual trainings live?

A: No. The course is self-paced. You will learn on  your own schedule & leisure. The course videos are pre-recorded for accessibility. You will also have lifetime access to the course.