OGA Certification Levels Explained

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1. Classroom Educator Level: 30+ hours of coursework + 50 practicum hours = Skilled to apply OG principles into a classroom setting

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2. Associate Level: 70 hours of coursework + 100 practicum hours = Skilled to work with beginner students in a 1:1 or small group setting while under the mentorship of an OG Fellow

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3. Certified Level: 100+ hours of coursework + 200 practicum hours = Skilled to work independently with students who have more complex learning profiles

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4. Fellow Level: minimum of 250 hours of total coursework + 600 practicum hours over at least 6 years = Skilled to train and mentor teachers in the OG approach

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