OGA Practicum or Coaching

The formal practicum is to provide increased fidelity and professional coaching in the field. Each practitioner will be provided feedback on submitted lesson plans and observed lesson plan delivery. The goal is to support the trainee with using the OG approach to maximize its effectiveness and encourage the professional growth of the trainee.

For the Classroom Educator practicum, you will need to complete 5 lessons plans along with 5 observations with a group of 2 or up to a whole class for a minimum of 8 months (and Associate would be 5 more, 1:1 up to 8 months). Each observed lesson will require a lesson plan sent to Fellow prior to lesson as well as a follow-up meeting to review the lesson/consult.

If you take both Classroom Educator and Associate, you can go directly to ten 1:1 observed lessons for the Associate level formal practicum.

The practicum is the single most effective method to insure that the training days are put to good use and that the trainee is able to follow through with the intense OGA training.

*You will have up to 2 years following OGA training to complete the practicum.

* It is preferred that you work with the same student(s) during the duration of each practicum in order to maximize the development of OG practice skills.

1 formal observation (lesson plan, video recording, & consult time) of small group to whole class practice is required prior to taking the ASSOCIATE LEVEL COURSE. This formal lesson can be applied to the accredited OGA practicum.

If you would like to take the Certified level of training, you will need to take the practicum. Further if you wish to apply for official membership at the Classroom Educator or Associate level with OGA, you will need to take the practicum.

* The observed lessons can be provided by video recording, in-person and live-stream. A signed consent form from parents will be required for children's observations. *

Cost of Practicum

Practicum Fee: each observed lesson is $175 USD or Canadian Dollar depending upon the observing Fellow

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More information regarding regarding the Classroom Educator and Associate level courses.

*Applications only accepted after CE OGA course is successfully completed*

*Opportunity to take the CE formal practicum ($1500 value) for free if you are accepted as a RLCM tutor.*

*minimum 6 hours/week and 8 months commitment*

There is a need for 1:1 or small group tutors who have strong fidelity and commitment to learning. The Reading and Learning Clinic is looking for quality tutors who have been trained through our OGA courses.

Tutors must be willing to be observed, receive feedback and collaborate with OG practitioner team.

Opportunity for:

• Mentoring and coaching

• Professional Development and learning

• Access to professional materials and resources

• Collaboration with dynamic team who are dedicated to support ALL learners

If you are selected for this program, you will be provided formal CE practicum for free. The Classroom Educator formal practicum (5 formal lesson observations) will be provided without cost. You will also be reimbursed for your time tutoring RLCM students during the formal practicum.

Following the CE course, please send your resume along with cover letter to readinglearningclinicmanitoba@gmail.com

The CE course will gauge applicant suitability and skill.

Requirements:

-reference from current employer

-previous experience with teaching, learning disabilities, and working in education related fields

-passion for literacy and LD students