Continuum Comprehensive Class - Mill Valley, California

Slingerland Introductory Comprehensive Class: Mill Valley, California

with Stephanie Hofeling

Class Begins: July 1, 2026

Class Ends: July 31, 2026

• No class July 3 (Independence Day - observed)

• Meeting Times: M-F (8a.m. - 4p.m.)

This class covers the theory of Science of Reading/structured literacy and the practical approach of multisensory/multimodal instruction developed by Beth H. Slingerland.

The Slingerland® Approach Multisensory Structured Language Comprehensive Classes are based on an adaptation by Beth H. Slingerland of the multisensory approach of Dr. Samuel T. Orton and Anna Gillingham. The techniques she developed are based on sound neurological principles of learning and give children the necessary tools to be successful readers, writers, and spellers.

The class includes a practicum with students, demonstrations, and observations.  This intensive class of study includes instructional techniques in handwriting, written language, decoding, and reading comprehension.

Instructor: Maryjane Palmer (Ed.D.)

Maryjane Palmer received her BSEd from the State University of New York Fredonia and MA from San Diego State University in Speech Pathology and Audiology, and her EdD from Northern Arizona University. She was employed as a Speech-Language Pathologist, Special Education Teacher, and Reading Specialist in the California public schools for over 30 years. She has been involved with the Slingerland Literacy Institute for over 30 years as a teacher utilizing the approach in her classroom, as a Certified Instructor of Teachers for training in reading and written language, and as a coach/mentor for the Extended Practicum class. She is also a Center for Effective Reading Instruction Certified Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Interventionist. She is currently president of the Indiana branch of the International Dyslexia Association.

CLASS DETAILS

Continuum Comprehensive

This class is traditionally offered as a 4-week period of intensive study with a practicum. After a 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.

Class 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

Classes are accredited through the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC).

We hope you can join us!

Graduate Level Extension Credit Available

These classes are 133 classroom hours each and are approved for six graduate level extension credits through the University of San Diego. The credits are not part of a degree program and are at the option of the teacher/participant.

**For USD graduate level extension credit, you must register ON or BEFORE the first day of the class you choose.