Schools & Organizations
Finding the right school is an important step in supporting your child's learning. Schools across the country have invested in Slingerland training to help their educators better meet the needs of developing readers and writers. Because the extent of that training varies from school to school, understanding how a school approaches literacy instruction is essential.
Below, you'll find guidance on what to look for when choosing a school, along with a directory of schools where educators have participated in Slingerland training. These resources can help you ask informed questions, explore your options, and find a learning environment where your child can thrive
Selecting a School
Throughout the U.S., many schools, tutoring agencies, and learning centers have professionals trained in the Slingerland Approach. The degree to which these organizations use the approach can vary significantly.
Here are some questions to ask schools identifying themselves as providing Slingerland instruction:
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How is Slingerland Instruction provided – in the classroom, in small group pull‐out programs, or individually? (The Slingerland Approach may be presented in any of these formats. )
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How much time is allotted for handwriting, spelling and written language, and reading?
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How are students grouped for instruction?
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Is there planning for individual needs?
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Are students actively engaged?
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Does the school consider all curriculum when planning for your student?
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Does the school provide Slingerland supervision or in‐service training for faculty?
Schools
The list below provides links to schools that have trained faculty members trained in the Slingerland Approach:
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Archdiocese of San Francisco, San Francisco area, CA (and associated schools)
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Assets School, Honolulu, HI *Strategic Partner School
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Assumption - St. Bridget School, Seattle, WA
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Community Education Council, Monsey, NY (and associated schools)
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Del Valle Independent School District, Del Valle, TX (all 9 elementary schools)
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Hamlin Robinson School, Seattle, WA *Strategic Partner School
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Hope Academy, Concord, CA
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Livermore Valley Academy, Livermore, CA
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North Bridge Academy, Mill Valley, CA
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Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School, Seattle, WA
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St. Benedict Catholic School, Seattle, WA
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St. Luke School, Shoreline, WA
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St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School, Everett, WA
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St. Monica Catholic School, Mercer Island, WA
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Stellar Academy for Dyslexics, Newark, CA
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Trinity Classical Academy, Valencia, CA
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Valley Christian Schools, San Jose, CA