2021 Summer Comprehensive Class - Livermore, CA
When:
6/14/2021, 6/15/2021, 6/16/2021, 6/17/2021, 6/18/2021, 6/21/2021, 6/22/2021, 6/23/2021, 6/24/2021, 6/25/2021, 6/28/2021, 6/29/2021, 6/30/2021, 7/1/2021, 7/2/2021, 7/6/2021, 7/7/2021, 7/8/2021, 7/9/2021
Where: Livermore Valley Academy, 557 Olivina Ave, Livermore, CA 94551
Registration: https://www.eventleaf.com/LVASS21
Event Organizer Email: mjbialomizy@gmail.com
REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the 2021 Summer Comprehensive Training Classes. The dates for the classes are June 14 to July 9, 2021.
Times for the training are:
- 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
All levels of the comprehensive teacher training classes will be offered.
Register early to save your spot. Online registration closes on June 2, 2021.
COVID-19 NOTICE: We follow all local, state and federal guidelines with regard to maintaining the healthy safety and welfare of our class participants. Be advised the class dates may change if the stay-home restrictions are still in place.
Available Courses
SIL Introductory Comprehensive Class
This class is the core of the Slingerland training program. It is traditionally offered as a four-week summer session and includes a practicum with students. It can also be adapted into a four to six week in-year class.
Class Content Includes:
- Instruction in the introductory steps of handwriting, written language, decoding and reading comprehension
- Knowledge of the historical and philosophical background of Specific Language Disability (dyslexia)
- The study of phonic rules and their application to encoding and decoding
- The neurology of language as a means of developing oral language skills The history, philosophy and current research in the field of dyslexia
- The relationship of curriculum and classroom organization to the language arts program
- Practice with multi-sensory teaching principles through daily work with children
133 classroom hours. This class is approved for 6 graduate level extension credits through University of San Diego. Registration for extension credits must happen ON or BEFORE the first day of the class. Click here to view the USD enrollment page for the introductory level class.
Cost: $3025.00
Registration: https://www.eventleaf.com/LVASS21
SIL Continuum Class
Traditionally offered as a 4-week period of intensive study with a practicum. After a brief, basic 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
133 classroom hours. This class is approved for 6 graduate level extension credits through University of San Diego. Registration for extension credits must happen ON or BEFORE the first day of the class. Click here to view the USD enrollment page for the second level continuum class.
Cost: $3025.00
Registration: https://www.eventleaf.com/LVASS21
Third Level Continuum/Intern Class
This four week class is designed for a limited number of participants wishing to become staff teachers in Slingerland multisenstory structured language training course. This class encompasses all learning in the introductory and second level classes as the participant learns how to organize, maintain and evaluate a summer session, its students and participants.
Participants may also enroll in the Third Level Continuum Class for more directed work with small groups of students. Daily lesson plans are developed to meet the needs of these students under the direction of the Slingerland Instructor.
Third Level Continuum/Intern Class Content Includes:
- The use of the Slingerland® Approach with a classroom group of children
- Evaluations of participant lesson plans, materials and teaching stations
- Evaluations of delivery of planned lessons Assisting with the completion of forms for the Slingerland® Institute
- Preparation and delivery of lectures to participants
- Preparation of an orientation about dyslexia and the Slingerland® Approach
- Individualized requirements assigned by the Director
133 classroom hours. This class is approved for 6 graduate level extension credits through University of San Diego. Registration for graduate level extension credits must happen ON or BEFORE the first day of the class. Click here to view the USD enrollment page for the third level continuum class.
Cost: $3025.00
Registration: https://www.eventleaf.com/LVASS21
More Information: https://slingerland.org/Assets/Files/2021-LVA-Summer-Comprehensive-Class.pdf
