Continuum Comprehensive
Advance your expertise. Refine your instruction.
The Continuum Comprehensive builds on the Introductory Comprehensive by expanding instructional techniques, strengthening lesson planning, and helping educators confidently teach more advanced literacy concepts while using assessment to guide instruction.
Why take the Continuum Comprehensive?
Experienced teachers know that mastery comes through practice.
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The Continuum Comprehensive deepens your understanding of the Slingerland Approach through advanced instruction, expanded practicum experiences, and personalized coaching. Participants refine their teaching, strengthen differentiation, and learn to use Slingerland Screening results to make instructional decisions.
Advanced Literacy Instruction
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Morphology
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Multisyllabic word instruction
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Advanced spelling
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D. Dictation
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Higher-level lesson integration
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How to adapt the Approach to non-ELA classes
Refine Your Teaching
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Advanced lesson planning
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Differentiation
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Scaffolding
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Critical thinking
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Coaching through practicum
Use Assessment to Guide Instruction
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Administer Slingerland Screening
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Score and analyze results
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Develop recommendations
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Use screening data to plan instruction
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Establish effective communication with students, families, and caregivers
Continue Learning Through Practicum
Like the Introductory course, participants continue learning through:
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Demonstrations
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Lesson planning
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Teaching students
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Daily coaching
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Guided reflection
The emphasis shifts toward refining and expanding instructional expertise.
Who Should Attend?
Educators who have completed the Introductory Comprehensive and are ready to expand their expertise.
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Classroom teachers
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Reading specialists
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Special education teachers
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Literacy interventionists
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Tutors
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Instructional coaches
Class Materials
Included with class tuition are all the materials needed to plan and teach the elements of the Approach covered in the Conitnuum Comprehensive including:
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Required course texts
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Slingerland instructional materials used during class
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Slingerland Screening Specimen Set (Forms A-C, Testing Manual, and sample test forms)
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Lesson planning templates
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Digital resources
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*Participants must bring the materials from the Introductory Comprehensive as well.
Where This Leads
Completion of the Continuum Comprehensive prepares educators for advanced Slingerland training and provides the instructional foundation for many additional Slingerland professional learning opportunities.
Upcoming and Current Comprehensive Classes
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