2018 Slingerland Summer Comprehensive Classes

Class Dates:  Monday – Friday, July 2 to July 27, except no class on July 4th.  Only the second and third year continuum levels will be offered on these dates. Pre-approval is required for all participants wishing to take the third level continuum class. Please contact the course instructor using the email link above.

Register early and get the best value registration. Registration costs increase on June 4, 2018; online registration will be available through June 18, 2018.

Available Courses

Second Level Continuum Class

Traditionally offered as a 4-week period of intensive study with a practicum. After a brief, basic review of the introductory class, participants will be introduced to and practice more advanced techniques in the language arts continuum. The use of the dictation paragraph and the screening procedures for identifying students will also be presented.

Content Includes:

• Guided observation of the evaluative and prescriptive elements embedded in the daily plan Knowledge of how oral language skills relate to writing and reading skills
• Studying the vertical and horizontal use of the format for instruction
• How to integrate a new learning throughout the format
• Critical thinking skills needed for reading, writing and speaking
• Current research in all aspects of dyslexia
• How to administer and evaluate the Slingerland Screening materials

133 classroom hours. This class is approved for 6 graduate level extension credits through University of San Diego. Registration for extension credits must happen ON or BEFORE the first day of the class. Click here to view the USD enrollment page for the second level continuum class.

Third Level Continuum Class

This four week class is designed for a limited number of participants wishing to become staff teachers in Slingerland multisenstory structured language training course. This class encompasses all learning in the introductory and second level classes as the participant learns how to organize, maintain and evaluate a summer session, its students and participants.

Participants may also enroll in the Third Level Continuum Class for more directed work with small groups of students. Daily lesson plans are developed to meet the needs of these students under the direction of the Slingerland Instructor.

Class Content Includes:

• The use of the Slingerland® Approach with a classroom group of children
• Evaluations of participant lesson plans, materials and teaching stations
• Evaluations of delivery of planned lessons Assisting with the completion of forms for the Slingerland® Institute
• Preparation and delivery of lectures to participants
• Preparation of an orientation about dyslexia and the Slingerland® Approach
• Individualized requirements assigned by the Director

133 classroom hours. This class is approved for 6 graduate level extension credits through University of San Diego. Registration for graduate level extension credits must happen ON or BEFORE the first day of the class. Click here to view the USD enrollment page for the third level continuum class.