TESTIMONIALS

"On the occasion of my 38th birthday, I think a few words of thanks are in order. I am eternally grateful for two people in my life. The first is my mother and the second is Beth Slingerland, who helped my mother get me into a school trained in the Slingerland Approach … Today I am an environmental chemist for The Boeing Company … I shudder to think what might have happened without this guidance. Thank you for continuing the fine tradition…"
Glenda Johnson, The Boeing Company, Seattle, Washington

"I attended a Slingerland class years ago that was the most rewarding class I have ever taken. I use Slingerland all the time and have many success stories to share. Slingerland is the strongest reading program I know of. And I have been trained in other reading programs…"
Ruby Laney, Davis Elementary, Texas

"One of the success stories I have just been reminded of is a fifth grade boy referred to me eight years ago. His literacy problems were so great, that he had become despondent and suicidal. I worked intensively with him for months, teaching him the reading basics using the Slingerland method. That young man recently graduated from UC-Berkeley, and has worked as a graduate assistant at Stanford University. He is now embarking on a Ph.D. program at UC Berkeley."
Nancy Royal, Ed.D., San Clemente, California

"My son has been in the Stellar Academy for one year. The Slingerland Method has been our miracle. Thank you, Slingerland!
Dana Taylor, Parent, California

"I am so excited as a parent! I just went to my child's first parent-teacher conference of the year, after he took the Slingerland Summer School. I couldn't believe it was my child's homework! I had to check his name twice on top of the paper.... His writing had so improved... I wouldn't have (and didn't!) recognize it as his work!"
Jamie R. International School, Beijing, China

"Dozens of our primary teachers have been training in the Slingerland Approach. They are so sold on this program. It's just a phenomenal program!"
Karen Inglis, Director, Seattle Christian School

" After years of no progress with only regular school instruction, my high school age son's reading level went from 2nd grade to 8th grade level in 6 months, after working with a Slingerland trained tutor. Thank you Slingerland!"
Washington State Parent

"We feel that Slingerland has given stability to our test scores in spite of a constant effort by the state to increase the difficulty of the test. We will continue using the Slingerland Approach in every classroom at Bailey Inglish."
Don Manhart, Principal, Inglish Elementary, Texas

"Please, please, please get the word out to all teacher education programs about the Slingerland multisensory teaching method. It is imperative that children across the nation have an opportunity to benefit from this method."
Lynn Reynolds, Teacher, Connecticut

"Words could never express my gratitude to everyone involved with the Slingerland summer school. Douglas has advanced in so many areas - reading, spelling, writing and self confidence."
Mrs. H. Sutton, Parent, Tennessee

And read what Slingerland people themselves have to say about why they choose to help the Institute:

"In first grade my parents were concerned about my not reading and progressing at the expected rate. When they talked to my teacher, she said, "give him time." In third grade my teacher was accused of neglecting my reading needs, and that I was in serious risk of having long-term problems. My frantic mother discovered the Slingerland method, and took me for three intensive months work with Beth Slingerland. I was the third student she trained. I have recently retired from a successful OB-GYN practice, and I have the Slingerland method, in part, to thank for my success."
Steele F. Stewart, Jr., M.D., Past President of the Board

"Slingerland's impact on society is to provide insight and compassion for those individuals who are dyslexic. Continuing research and the Slingerland teaching programs will benefit 15% to 20% of our population for generations to come."
Kay Millet, Past President of the Board

"We have been implementing the Slingerland Approach in the Anchorage classrooms for 20 years. The Slingerland Approach makes a difference in greater teacher satisfaction, improved academic performance, and increased levels of self-esteem because THEY CAN READ! This approach makes a real difference in the lives of these young people."
Susan A. Heinz, Ph.D.