Become a DII Multisensory Education Specialist!

Applicant Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree
• Previous experience working with children and/or adults, in a classroom, or in the field of education, is preferred
• Successful completion of the DII Orton-Gillingham Basic Training and practicum

Orton-Gillingham Basic Training, Course Content:
Participants will . . .

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the learning disability, dyslexia
• Learn the philosophy and teaching techniques involved in the Orton- Gillingham approach
• Learn the components needed to conduct an Orton-Gillingham lesson including: 
  • Drills (Visual, Auditory, and Blending)
  • Reinforcements of learning to achieve mastery
  • Reading
  • Spelling
• Learn the essential elements of a successful multisensory teaching approach.
• Master the sound-symbol relationship in English, rules for spelling, and for syllable division.
• Learn how to administer and interpret simple preliminary diagnostic assessments in preparing individualized lessons plans, and learn to interpret more extensive professional educational testing.

Benefits:

• Flexibility: ability to select various hours and tutoring locations
• Choose to work with children and/or adults
• Opportunity to take other training classes, e.g., Multisensory Math and Advanced OG
• Options to tutor one-on-one, with small groups, and/or with Camp Delafield
• Other opportunities, e.g., workshop presentations and tutor mentoring

Please fill out the Multisensory Education Specialist form if you are interested.  Someone from DII will contact you shortly.  If you have questions, please email Melodie Hornickel: mhornickel@diin.org or call: 317-222-6635 x222.