Training Testimonials

"I wish to effectively express how crucial this class, and Sarah Rideout's instruction, were to both informing and reshaping my perspective on the state of (il)literacy in the United States, as well as what we can do as educators to remedy the crisis. There is life before Orton-Gillingham and life after you are exposed to the facts of current academic instruction in comparison with OG's methodology. Sarah Rideout is as engaging as she is competent in leading learners through the OG approach, which was especially appreciated during the class periods with denser information. The material can be overwhelming at first, but Sarah helps you feel supported and confident you will be able to teach it, too. If you are unsure which OG course to sign up for, I was relieved in the first hour on the first day I selected RIE Training, and that sentiment never changed."

"Participating in this training was by far one of THE BEST professional development experiences I have ever had. The quality of practical and applicable information equips and empowers me to make a difference in the lives of my students. Sarah Rideout was an exceptional training fellow. Her organization was inspiring and her mentorship is invaluable. The entire experience was well worth the time, energy, and cost. I highly recommend interested participants to go for it! You will not regret it."

"Sarah was such a great instructor, and she truly modeled what she taught. She made us feel safe when we'd get confused or got an answer wrong, and she implemented the training in such a captivating way. Her personality and love for the Orton-Gillingham approach was contagious! I am so glad I took this training with her."

"Sarah's instruction during the OG training was nothing short of remarkable. Her deep knowledge, clear communication, and engaging presentation style made the complex material not only understandable but also enjoyable. She fostered an inclusive learning environment, encouraging active participation, and her dedication to helping us master the Orton Gillingham approach was evident in every session. I feel truly fortunate to have learned from such an exceptional instructor."

"OG training has given me tools and research based evidence to guide ALL learners through the reading process. Knowing we can introduce our students to strategies for sounding out letters, blends, suffixes, and words that build upon each other will breathe new life into our reading program. Not only did we learn alot during the week-long course, we practiced what we learned! Another great outcome was the ability to create lesson plans together! A big thank you to Sarah for chunking the learning so the course did not become overwhelming. Her fun, encouraging, knowledgable approach made the training days fly by!"

"Sarah has been such an amazing Fellow to train with! It's clear that Sarah is meticulous and thorough in the lessons she plans for both students and trainees in this course. I feel this training prepared me with even more knowledge, resources, and routines for the classroom than my advanced degree in literacy."