Sustaining Slingerland Skills - Integration of the Slingerland Lesson Plan

Sustaining Slingerland Skills classes are follow-up classes intended for those who have completed at least the Introductory Comprehensive class. Specific classes may be appropriate for those who have taken a Slingerland short class based on topic. Each class will focus on a particular aspect of the Slingerland® Approach, the Slingerland lesson plan, structured literacy, and/or the science of reading. Follow-up classes may include lecture, video presentations, discussion, and question-and-answer.

Classes are held virtually to offer this opportunity to the widest audience possible. Sustaining Slingerland Skills: Follow-up classes are eligible for 3 IMSELC-accredited CEU hours for those seeking recertification as a Certified Slingerland Teacher (CST) or Certified Slingerland Instructor of Teachers (CSIT).

This session will focus on the following topics:

Integration of the Lesson Plan

• Rationale for the components of the Slingerland Lesson Plan

• Integration of the Oral Language, Learning to Write, Auditory, and Visual components of the Lesson Plan

• Guidance on how to plan to maximize effectiveness of the Slingerland Lesson Plan

Topic Selection for 2025-26 Year

• Registrants will be able to complete a survey identifying topics of interest for the year's Follow-up Sessions

• Attendees will discuss and select topics for the year's sessions