Slingerland Classes
Slingerland Literacy Institute offers class options for to best meet the needs of educators.
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All classes are taught live by a Certified Slingerland Instructor of Teachers to ensure class participants get the support they need to learn, grow, and succeed.
See a list of class descriptions below.
Comprehensive Classes
Comprehensive Classes are the flagship of Slingerland training. These month-long summer classes for educators learning the Approach occur with a summer school class for minor students learning through the Approach.
This ensures that every day educators:
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engage in lecture and discussion
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observe a demonstration lesson
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reflect on and analyze best practices
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plan lessons under the supervision of the Instructor
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deliver lessons to real students in small group or one-on-one settings
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receive and implement coaching feedback with Instructor support
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Follow the links below to learn more about the two levels of Comprehensive Classes.
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Extended Practicum
The Comprehensive classes provide the foundation. The Extended Practicum helps educators transform that foundation into confident, effective instruction over nine months.
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Through one-on-one coaching and supervised teaching, participants continue developing the skills needed to implement the Slingerland Approach successfully with individual students. Each practicum focuses on authentic instruction, allowing educators to refine techniques, strengthen lesson planning, respond to student needs, and build confidence through guided practice.
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Short Classes
Short classes focus on a single element of the Slingerland Approach covered in our Comprehensive Classes.
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Classes are offered in-person and online.
This ensures that every day class participants get to:
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engage in lecture and discussion
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observe video of demonstration lessons
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reflect on and analyze best practices
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plan lessons under the supervision of the Instructor
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deliver lessons to fellow participants in small group or one-on-one settings
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receive and implement coaching feedback with Instructor support
Intern Classes
Intern classes are designed to bridge the gap between being able to use the Slingerland Approach and being able to teach others to use the Slingerland Approach.
Interns learn how to:
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prepare and deliver all lectures and demonstration lessons for the Introductory and Continuum classes
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observe educators
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manage a coaching cycle
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provide timely, actionable feedback
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organize, maintain and evaluate a summer session, its students, and its participants
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Certified Slingerland Teachers who wish to become a Certified Instructor of Teachers must complete the full course of classes to be eligible for certification. ​
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Learn more about certification
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To apply to be an Intern
Sustaining Slingerland Skills
We also provide ongoing professional development for those who have already taken Slingerland classes and those who have been certified at the Teacher or Instructor level.
Sustaining Slingerland Skills sessions provide opportunities to review best practices and go deeper into elements of the Slingerland Approach.
Can I request a Slingerland class?
We are happy to arrange classes wherever there is demand—online and in-person.
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Contact the Front Office if you would like to discuss scheduling a Slingerland class in your area.
Graduate Level College Extension Credits
Participants in Slingerland Comprehensive Classes, Short Classes, Intern Classes, and workshops may receive graduate-level extension credits upon completion of the class or program. These credits are not part of a degree program; however, participants may contact their university of choice for acceptance of credits for a Slingerland course. Enrollment for credit is at the option of the participant. ​
If enrolling for graduate level extension credits for Slingerland classes through University of San Diego, please follow this link to their site: USD Slingerland Classes. Attendees must enroll for graduate level extension credits BEFORE the class begins. Enrolling through University of San Diego’s site does not automatically complete registration for a Slingerland class. Attendees are required to register and pay for the Slingerland class through the online store or the links provided.
Clock Hours (Washington Only)
In Washington, SLI classes are approved for clock hours through my247ed. View the website listing for all classes and the number of approved clock hours here. Create an account to access the information. While there is no cost for creating an account, clock hour fees will apply.