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Administrators

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Slingerland Institute for Literacy. 8220;We feel that Slingerland has given stability to our test scores in spite of a constant effort by the state to increase the difficulty of the test. We will continue using the Slingerland Approach in every classroom”…. If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all. LOOK at our Reading List! Principal, Our Lady of the Lake Parish School, Seattle, WA. Use the calendar or map icon on the left side of the website for a list...

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The Slingerland® Institute for Literacy Approach

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Slingerland Institute for Literacy. A structured phonetic approach to teaching decoding helps the students become successful in reading individual words and learning the structure of the English language. In preparation for reading, students learn how words go together in phrases to create meaning and learn the vocabulary that will be needed to understand a reading selection. The teacher then carefully structures that selection to develop fluency and comprehension of the passage. Slingerland-trained teac...

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Parents

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Slingerland Institute for Literacy. 8220;The best solution to the problem of reading failure is to allocate resources for early identification and prevention.”. JK Torgeson, 2000. Our directors and teaching staff have put together a list of books recommended for parents who are working with struggling readers. Take a look at the list and find some support. 8230;Washington State Parent. In his own words, hear how Bradford’s life was changed after being tutored by a Slingerland trained tutor. The scientifi...

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Course Descriptions

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Slingerland Institute for Literacy. Information regarding the different course offerings can be found in this section. All the courses we offer 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. Introductory Level Comprehensive Course. The study of phonic rules and t...

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Teachers

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Slingerland Institute for Literacy. We are adding more dates and locations for our 2016 Summer Comprehensive Courses. Follow the link to our Events page to see our scheduled courses. We are always updating this information so please check often. Course Sites and Dates. 8220;The Slingerland Approach makes a difference in greater teacher satisfaction, improved academic performance, and increased levels of self-esteem because THEY CAN READ! Teacher, ASB School, Seattle. Or click here to register for a course.

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Scholarships

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Slingerland Institute for Literacy. The Slingerland Institute for Literacy offers partial scholarships for comprehensive courses. Scholarships are only awarded for the Slingerland Comprehensive Courses that include a practicum that provides trainees the opportunity to apply what they are learning during the course with students. Send evidence that the meeting was held (if you were able to conduct a meeting). A thorough overview of the Slingerland Multisensory Structured Language Approach and daily teachi...

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Reading List

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Slingerland Institute for Literacy. We have compiled a list of articles, books, links, etc. that may help in your search for more information. Follow the appropriate link below to see the current list. Slingerland In-Year Course - Tacoma, WA (Saint Patrick). Getting Ready to Read (Pre-Reading) Skills Short Course - Seattle Area. Building Better Reading Skills Short Course - Seattle, WA. Writing Matters Workshop - at OLL, Seattle WA. Two Day Writing Matters Workshop. New York Times Article on Handwriting.

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Homework Helps

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Slingerland Institute for Literacy. Below are some helpful hints for working with your child. Please continue to check this page as we endeavor to update it frequently. The following tips/hints are excerpts from an article written by professional tutor and Slingerland staff teacher, Vicki Zion:. Use color codes for notes, study sheets and flashcards. Visualize information - get the big picture. Take notes: on flashcards, graphic organizers, study sheets, notebook paper. Put together or create a puzzle.

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Scholarships

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Slingerland Institute for Literacy. The Slingerland Institute for Literacy offers partial scholarships for comprehensive courses. Scholarships are only awarded for the Slingerland Comprehensive Courses that include a practicum that provides trainees the opportunity to apply what they are learning during the course with students. Send evidence that the meeting was held (if you were able to conduct a meeting). A thorough overview of the Slingerland Multisensory Structured Language Approach and daily teachi...