The Orton-Gillingham Institute

Name

The Orton-Gillingham Institute

Legal name

The Orton Gillingham Institute, Inc.

Website

https://ortongillinghaminstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Structured Literacy Professional Development

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Structured Literacy / Orton-Gillingham Intervention Services (EDAKAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Literacy & Reading Intervention (Phonics, Fluency, Comprehension) (EDAKADAA), Dyslexia & Structured Literacy (Orton-Gillingham) Tutoring (EDANAFAB), Literacy Intervention & Dyslexia Support Programs (Gen Ed) (EDAJAGAF), Literacy & Reading Intervention Technology (EDAJAMAF), Orton-Gillingham & Structured Literacy Enrichment (EDAMAJAH)

Keywords

• Structured literacy training
• Orton-Gillingham methodology
• K-12 reading intervention
• Dyslexia professional development
• Teacher certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Professional Development Training: Orton-Gillingham and related training programs for teachers and educators. Includes virtual and on-site instructor-led training, self-paced online courses, and certification programs. Revenue generated per participant based on cohort size with graduated pricing for larger groups.
2. District Consultation Services: Implementation retainers and consulting engagements for school districts including audits, ongoing coaching, RTI framework design, compliance documentation, and data review. Monthly retainer model with tiered pricing by school/district size.
3. Student Tutoring Services: Individual and small group tutoring for students with reading difficulties. Pricing per session for group ($39) or private 1-on-1 instruction ($59). Sessions held 2 days per week with materials included.
4. Diagnostic Testing Services: Academic, intellectual, psycho-educational, dyslexia, and ADHD assessments for students ages 3-18. Pricing ranges from $149 (summer special academic testing) to $1,875 (comprehensive psychoeducational assessment). Testing accepted for Independent Educational Evaluations.
5. Curriculum and Materials Sales: Sale of instructional materials including OG Instructor's Manuals, Lesson Plan Books, Assessment Books, Word Lists, Sound Card Sets, Student Workbooks, and SEL/FBA materials. Products available as printed books or digital downloads.
6. Summer Programs: Summer Reading Intervention Intensive ($749 per student, 4 weeks) and free Summer Reading Program (for students ages 6-12, Grades K-5). Also offers 6-Week Summer Reading Boost with tiered pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Orton-Gillingham Institute delivers evidence-based structured literacy professional development, teacher training, and student intervention services built on the Orton-Gillingham methodology combined with Wilson and Lindamood-Bell approaches. It sells training programs (live, asynchronous, self-guided, and certified interventionist pathways), district-wide literacy transformation engagements, direct-to-consumer tutoring and psychoeducational/diagnostic testing for families, summer reading programs, and published Orton-Gillingham curriculum materials to K-12 schools, individual educators, and parents across all 50 U.S. states.

Product overview

The Orton-Gillingham Institute (OGI) is an educational training and services organization offering a multi-modal professional development platform centered on the Orton-Gillingham (OG) structured literacy methodology. The portfolio spans: (1) Core OG Training delivery formats including 4-Day Live, Asynchronous/Hybrid, Self-Guided, and No Subs Needed training options; (2) Specialized training courses including Dyslexia Training, Advanced Dyslexia, Morphology (Levels 1-2), Social Emotional Learning, Functional Behavioral Assessment, and Classroom Management/Learning Recovery; (3) A 124-hour OG Certified Interventionist Training program; (4) Tutoring services comprising 1-on-1 private instruction and small group sessions for students ages 6-12; (5) Comprehensive psychoeducational and diagnostic assessments including psychoeducational, developmental, dyslexia, ADHD, and academic testing; (6) Summer programs including free 4-week tutoring, paid Summer Reading Intervention Intensive, and 6-Week Summer Reading Boost; (7) District partnerships including Literacy Readiness Audits, Implementation Retainers, Cohort Teacher Training, Train the Trainer programs, and Family/Community Programming; (8) Three tiered District Training Bundles ($32K-$84K); and (9) Published curriculum materials spanning OG instructional sets, student materials, SEL, FBA, and morphology resources. The organization serves both individual educators/families and institutional clients (school districts) across all 50 states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 4-Day Live Orton-Gillingham Training Comprehensive 30-hour live instructor-led Orton-Gillingham training delivered virtually or on-location for teachers seeking certification or working in special education and reading intervention roles. First step in the certification pathway.
• Asynchronous Orton-Gillingham Training Hybrid Orton-Gillingham training combining 1-2 days of live instructor-led instruction with self-paced online modules, totaling 34 hours. Designed for participants seeking flexibility with live modeling of OG teaching methods.
• Self-Guided Orton-Gillingham Training 100% virtual self-paced Orton-Gillingham training (34 hours) with text, video, and audio content available every day of the year. Offered at beginner/refresher and advanced introduction levels.
• No Subs Needed Training Hybrid Orton-Gillingham training in which teachers practice the methods on their own students during training with qualified instructors observing and providing real-time feedback. Includes a 24-component curriculum materials kit.
• OG Certified Interventionist Training Comprehensive 124-hour, six-month Orton-Gillingham certification program for educators seeking the OG Certified Interventionist credential.
• Orton-Gillingham Refresher Courses (Level 1 K-3 and Level 2 Grades 3-7) 6-8 hour instructor-led virtual or self-guided refresher courses at two levels: Level 1 (K-3) covers lesson framework, phonemic awareness, phonics routines, and multisensory teaching strategies; Level 2 (Grades 3-7) covers morphology, advanced decoding, structured writing, and curriculum integration. Certificate of completion provided.
• Dyslexia Training Course (Introductory) Foundational 8-hour one-day training equipping K-12 educators with essential dyslexia knowledge, classroom strategies, multisensory routines, and assessment tools.
• Advanced Dyslexia Training Course 8-hour advanced training for educators with prior structured literacy training, covering morphology-based lessons, assistive technology, and curriculum adaptations for older students.
• Morphology 1 12-hour self-guided training on advanced morphology instruction using Orton-Gillingham principles for teachers in grades 4-6.
• Morphology 2 12-hour self-guided training on advanced morphology and lesson planning for upper elementary and middle school teachers (grades 5-8).
• Social Emotional Learning Training 12-hour virtual live or self-guided training on Social Emotional Learning principles and evidence-based practices across K-12 grades.
• Functional Behavioral Assessment Training 12-hour training on conducting functional behavioral assessments as part of IEP/504 planning, including forms and record-keeping materials.
• Classroom Management and Learning Recovery Training 12-hour virtual training on classroom management strategies and learning recovery interventions in literacy, math, and social-emotional learning across MTSS tiers.
• 1-on-1 Private Tutoring Individualized instructional therapy for students ages 6-12 using Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading, Lindamood-Bell, and other structured literacy methods, priced at $59 per 60-90 minute session. Materials, workbooks, and student portal access included.
• Small Group Tutoring Small-group reading intervention tutoring at $39 per session or $60 per week (maximum 15 students per class with 4 teachers) covering phonics, decoding, fluency, and comprehension.
• Comprehensive Psychoeducational Assessment Full psychological assessment examining cognitive, attention, and emotional/behavioral factors affecting academic success, including memory, achievement, and neuropsychological processing testing. Priced at $1,875; results accepted for Independent Educational Evaluations.
• Pre-Diagnostic Developmental/Behavioral Assessment Assessment for identifying neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, developmental delays, and intellectual disabilities with age-specific pricing ($975 for age 4 and under; $1,075 for age 5 and over).
• Dyslexia Assessment Comprehensive dyslexia evaluation including intelligence testing, phonological processing, and achievement testing in basic reading and comprehension. Priced at $675.
• ADHD Assessment Attention deficit assessment including achievement screening, behavioral analysis, computerized attention assessment, and memory processing evaluations. Priced at $675.
• Academic/Intellectual Assessment Comprehensive achievement and intellectual testing across reading, math, written expression, and cognitive functioning. Priced at $350 (Summer Special $149).
• Consultation Services Hourly consultation ($175/hour) for reviewing completed testing, IEP documentation, or discussing evaluation appropriateness, with school meeting support available.
• Free Summer Reading Program Free 4-week virtual reading intervention for students ages 6-12 (grades K-5), delivered 2 days per week with Orton-Gillingham-based instruction, assessments, and practice packets. Limited spots assigned by random selection lottery.
• Summer Reading Intervention Intensive Paid 4-week intensive reading program at $749 per student with 20 hours of live small-group Orton-Gillingham instruction, comprehensive diagnostic assessment, custom Personal Learning Portal access, and weekly progress reports. Sibling discount available.
• 6-Week Summer Reading Boost Virtual small-group reading program for grades K-8 with two scheduling options: Tuesdays/Thursdays ($75/week, $450 total) or Saturday-only ($50/week, $300 total).
• Literacy Readiness Audit Comprehensive school or district literacy infrastructure diagnostic including a 15-25 page assessment, state compliance gap analysis, and a 12-24 month implementation roadmap. Pricing tiered from $3,500 to $15,000 by school/district size.
• Implementation Retainer Ongoing monthly partnership providing continuous coaching, RTI/MTSS framework design, data review, and compliance documentation. Pricing from $1,500 to $12,000/month based on school count and hours, with 90-day, 180-day, and annual term options.
• Cohort Teacher Training Scalable full Orton-Gillingham training delivered to district staff cohorts either virtually or on-site, with graduated per-seat pricing ($875-$1,095) based on group size.
• Train the Trainer Program 6-12 month certification program building OGI Certified Literacy Leaders within districts, including curriculum licensing and monthly coaching. Pricing from $18,000 (2 trainers) to $35,000+ for medium/large districts.
• Family and Community Programming Parent workshops, family resource toolkits, and advocacy training designed to bridge school systems and families around structured literacy.
• Literacy & Classroom Foundations Bundle District training bundle priced at $32,000 including Orton-Gillingham training (up to 25 participants), Foundational Phonics (up to 50), Classroom Management, and Advanced Morphology Level I, with all digital curriculum materials.
• Structured Literacy & Dyslexia Alignment Bundle Most popular district bundle priced at $58,000 including 4-Day Live Orton-Gillingham training for up to 75 participants, Dyslexia & MTSS Training, full Orton-Gillingham instructional library, and all materials.
• Districtwide Literacy, Behavior & SEL Transformation Bundle Most comprehensive district bundle priced at $84,000 covering Advanced Morphology Levels I and II for up to 100 participants, SEL Training, full Orton-Gillingham instructional library, and all materials.
• Orton-Gillingham Curriculum Materials Printed and digital Orton-Gillingham instructional materials across Levels 1-3, including Instructor Manuals, Lesson Plan Books, Assessment Books, and Word Lists.
• Student Curriculum Materials Student workbooks, magnetic writing boards, letter tiles, and sound card sets sold alongside Orton-Gillingham instruction.
• Social Emotional Learning Curriculum Materials SEL instructor manuals and student instructional activity books for grades PK-5 and 6-12.
• Functional Behavioral Assessment Materials FBA implementation manuals and student developmental books for grades PK-5 and 6-10.
• Classroom Management and Learning Recovery Materials Instructor manuals, student activity books, and learning recovery workbooks supporting classroom management and academic recovery.
• Morphology Curriculum Materials Level 1 and Level 2 morphology instructor manuals and student workbooks for vocabulary and comprehension instruction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive diagnostic report delivered within 3-4 weeks of audit engagement
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• NYC Department of EducationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor district partnership for literacy training and professional development. NYC DOE is one of the largest school districts in the United States, representing a flagship reference customer for OGI's district engagement model.
• Chicago Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChicago Public Schools, one of the largest school districts in Illinois, partners with OGI for literacy transformation and teacher professional development programs.
• Atlanta Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlanta Public Schools engages OGI for reading intervention training and district-wide literacy programs.
• Archdiocese of New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Archdiocese of New York for Orton-Gillingham training and certification programs for teachers in Catholic schools.
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict-level partnership for comprehensive literacy training and intervention programs in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district.
• Douglas County SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partnership for literacy and reading intervention training services.
• NY FoundlingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NY Foundling, a child welfare organization, to provide literacy support services.
• Literacy Partners NYCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Literacy Partners NYC, a nonprofit organization focused on adult and family literacy, to extend literacy programming.
• Graham WindhamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Graham Windham, a child welfare organization, for specialized educational services.
• Harlem Children's ZoneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Harlem Children's Zone, a prominent education and community organization in Harlem, NY.
• San Diego SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with school districts in San Diego for professional development and training services.
• Houston SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Houston area schools for literacy training and intervention programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Nessy Learning: Nessy offers dyslexia-focused digital intervention and teacher resources, overlapping with OGI's dyslexia training and family-facing service lines but with a more consumer/online-first go-to-market.
• Reading Horizons: Reading Horizons provides structured-literacy software and teacher training, with a strong digital-platform presence. It is an emerging competitor in the edtech-enabled OG/structured-literacy category where OGI also plays.

Direct peers

• Wilson Language Training: Wilson is a foundational structured-literacy provider offering the Wilson Reading System and related professional development to school districts. It competes head-to-head with OGI in dyslexia intervention training and certification.
• Lexercise: Lexercise combines online structured-literacy tutoring with literacy therapy training, overlapping OGI's tutoring, assessment, and parent-facing service lines. Its tech-enabled delivery complements OGI's traditional training model.
• Really Great Reading: Really Great Reading offers structured-literacy curricula and teacher training for K-12, including intervention programs targeting dyslexia. It competes with OGI in the district and school literacy-transformation segment.
• Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes: Lindamood-Bell delivers evidence-based literacy intervention (LiPS, Seeing Stars, Talkies) and teacher training, directly overlapping with OGI's methodology mix, tutoring services, and district-level professional development offerings.
• Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE): IMSE provides comprehensive Orton-Gillingham and structured-literacy teacher training and is one of OGI's closest direct competitors, serving K-12 districts with similar cohort training, certification programs, and ongoing coaching engagements.

Others

• International Dyslexia Association (IDA): IDA is the leading professional and advocacy organization for dyslexia, of which OGI's instructors are members. While not a commercial competitor, IDA sets the standards and accreditation frameworks that shape the structured-literacy market in which OGI operates.

Broad incumbents

• Benchmark Education Company: Benchmark Education provides K-12 literacy curricula, assessments, and professional development. As a larger publisher, it competes for district literacy budgets that OGI also targets, though its offerings are broader and less OG-specialized.
• Voyager Sopris Learning: Voyager Sopris Learning, part of Cambium Learning Group, delivers a broad portfolio of literacy and intervention solutions to K-12 districts. It competes with OGI on district-level contracts but operates across a wider product set rather than OG specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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