Phonics First® (6-12 Structures) Orton-Gillingham
This comprehensive and highly intensive course qualifies teachers to bring Orton-Gillingham multisensory instruction to their classrooms. Phonics First® transforms beginning, struggling, at-risk readers, and students with dyslexia and learning differences into skilled learners through our effective, fun, multisensory approach to reading and spelling.
NEW! CONTINUED SUPPORT: Course participants receive one-year, online access to the Phonics First® Course Review. This on-demand access allows teachers to review content, skills and strategies for all lesson components.
Course content is designed for: Kindergarten through 5th grade: Special education, intervention, resource (Tiers 2 & 3: Small group or one-on-one)
Self-paced professional development allows educators to receive training on their own schedule within the enrollment period. A suggested pacing guide is provided to help participants manage their time. To promote fidelity, course information is easy to engage with through built-in interactions, discussion assignments, and submitting recorded practice lessons for personalized feedback. Brainspring Instructors are available to answer questions via email.
PAYMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS NEED TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO:
Brainspring Educator Academy
376 Robbins Drive
Troy, Michigan 48083
Please send Purchase Orders to: orders@brainspring.com
Cancelation Policy:
Participants must cancel 15 days before the training begins. If participants cancels after materials have been shipped, the participant or school district is responsible of the cost of materials. Arrangements can be made to either send a replacement, or reschedule for a different sessions.
Participants must complete all 5 days of training in order to receive CEUs, SEMIs, or OSLs
| Date | Time | Session | Instructor | Facilitator | Venue |
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| Mon, Jun 15, 2026 | 12:30 AM - 12:00 AM | ||||
| 12:30 AM - 12:00 AM | Self-Paced | Cythia Pouncey | Online- Self-paced | ||
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ||||
| 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Last day of Self-paced | Cythia Pouncey | Online- Self-paced |
| Special Accommodations | |
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| Disabilities | If you have a disability that would need an accommodation (wheelchair, visual impairment, etc.), please contact us so that we can best accommodate you. |