The Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy

Join us this summer for a transformative series of professional development workshops designed to equip educators with the latest research-backed methods to accelerate literacy outcomes. 

Whether you’re looking to transition to structured literacy, strengthen your understanding of phonological awareness, or explore creative ways to build vocabulary, these workshops are tailored to meet your needs. 

Learn about these exciting summer workshops.

Cutting-edge Literacy Techniques 

Learn how to implement evidence-based practices that support every studentʼs literacy journey. 

Actionable Strategies 

Walk away with practical tools and strategies you can apply immediately in your classroom. 

Engaging, Interactive Learning 

Participate in interactive learning and discussion that bring literacy research to life. 

This advanced certificate includes coursework based on research-based Orton-Gillingham methods for teaching literacy in a comprehensive and structured multisensory approach. The coursework is complemented by a two-semester mentored practicum. 

• 12 credit New York State Approved Advanced Certificate 
• Virtual courses (6 credits: Multisensory Instruction I & II) and a school year-long practicum in person with students and virtual one-on-one mentoring (6 credits) 
• Program begins with summer courses 
• All coursework and practicum work aligns with The Orton-Gillingham Academy of Practitioners and Educators 
• Upon completion, you will be eligible to apply for OGAPE Classroom Educator certification 
• Courses and practicum can be taken for graduate credit or professional development credits 

This advanced certificate includes coursework focused on dyslexia and research-based methods for teaching literacy to students with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities. The coursework is complemented by a two-semester mentored practicum. 

• 16 credit New York State Approved Advanced Certificate 
• Virtual courses (10 credits: Foundations of Dyslexia, Literacy Assessment, Multisensory Literacy Instruction I, Expository Writing) and a yearlong practicum with students and virtual one-on-one mentoring (6 credits)
• Foundations of Dyslexia course features nationally renowned dyslexia expert guest speakers  
• Rolling Admissions 
• Upon completion, you will be eligible to apply for OGAPE Classroom Educator certification 

This advanced certificate includes coursework based on research-based Orton-Gillingham methods for teaching literacy in a comprehensive and structured multisensory approach. The coursework is complemented by a two-semester mentored practicum. 

• 12 credit New York State Approved Advanced Certificate 
• Virtual courses (6 credits: Multisensory Instruction I & II) and a school year-long practicum in person with students and virtual one-on-one mentoring (6 credits) 
• Program begins with summer courses 
• All coursework and practicum work aligns with The Orton-Gillingham Academy of Practitioners and Educators 
• Upon completion, you will be eligible to apply for OGAPE Classroom Educator certification 
• Courses and practicum can be taken for graduate credit or professional development credits 

This advanced certificate includes coursework focused on dyslexia and research-based methods for teaching literacy to students with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities. The coursework is complemented by a two-semester mentored practicum. 

• 16 credit New York State Approved Advanced Certificate 
• Virtual courses (10 credits: Foundations of Dyslexia, Literacy Assessment, Multisensory Literacy Instruction I, Expository Writing) and a yearlong practicum with students and virtual one-on-one mentoring (6 credits)
• Foundations of Dyslexia course features nationally renowned dyslexia expert guest speakers  
• Rolling Admissions 
• Upon completion, you will be eligible to apply for OGAPE Classroom Educator certification