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Certified Slingerland Teacher 

Certified Slingerland Teachers (CSTs) have completed the full course of classes on how to implement the Slingerland Approach as classroom teachers and tutors. Courses include:

 

  • Introductory Comprehensive*

  • Introductory Extended Practicum

  • Continuum Comprehensive*

  • Continuum Extended Practicum

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The Slingerland Certification Committee evaluates candidates’ Slingerland instruction to ensure effective use of the Approach with students in classrooms and tutoring settings.

*Each Comprehensive class is eligible for 6 PCE credits through The University of San Diego

IMSLEC Criteria
Teacher Level

Before applying for certification, candidates for the Teacher level must complete all coursework and meet IMSLEC requirements. The chart below confirms alignment between IMSLEC Standards and Slingerland Standards for certification at the Teacher level.

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The Certification Portfolio

Certification at the Teacher level requires submission of a portfolio of materials demonstrating the certification candidate’s skill with the Slingerland® Approach including:

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Recorded Lesson

Video of a single, complete Slingerland lesson

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Recorded Lesson Plan

Written Slingerland lesson plan matching the recording

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Written Lesson Plans

Two additional written Slingerland lesson plans

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Committee Review

Certification Committee members evaluate the portfolio

Maintaining CST Certification

To maintain certification, every three years a CST must:

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1. Submit record of 30 hours of IMSELC CEUs

2. Maintain a Current SLI Subscription

2. Provide Current Background Check

3. Attend at least one (1) Faculty Senate Meeting every three years

4. Pay the certification fee

5. Be confirmed by the Faculty Senate

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