COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING

Introductory Comprehensive Course • Second Level Course • Third Level Course

INTRODUCTORY COMPREHENSIVE COURSE

This course is the core of the Slingerland training program. It is traditionally offered as a four-week summer session and includes a practicum with students. It can also be adapted into a four to six week in-year course.

• Instruction in the introductory steps of handwriting, written language, decoding and reading comprehension
• Knowledge of the historical and philosophical background of Specific Language Disability (dyslexia)
• The study of phonic rules and their application to encoding and decoding
• The neurology of language as a means of developing oral language skills
• The history, philosophy and current research in the field of dyslexia
• The relationship of curriculum and classroom organization to the language arts program
• Practice with multi-sensory teaching principles through daily work with children
  

Second Level Continuum Course

Traditionally offered as a 4-week period of intensive study with a practicum. After a brief, basic review of the introductory course, 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.

Second Year Continuum Course Content Includes:

• Guided observation of the evaluative and prescriptive elements imbedded 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

Third Level Continuum Course

This four week course is designed for a limited number of participants wishing to become staff teachers in Slingerland training courses. This course encompasses all learning in the introductory and second level courses 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 Course 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 Director.

Third Year Continuum Course 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

Cost: $2,225 per participant for a minimum of ten participants. Materials are an additional fee based on the needs of the site.

College Credits are available for all courses.

Smaller groups than those indicated above will be considered on a case-by-case basis. When necessary, sponsoring agencies will be responsible for the instructor's transportation and housing.

Contact the Slingerland office if you would like more information on payment plans.

To register for any upcoming courses, please see our online registration at SIL Shop Online. We endeavor to provide a safe training environment for students and participants alike. Please note that acceptance to a comprehensive course requires satisfactory completion of a criminal background and sex offender registry check.