The SLANT System
For Structured Language Training®
Personal, Flexible, Effective
2772 Whispering Oaks Dr.
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
ph: 847-821-9609
fax: 847-821-9659
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About SLANT
The SLANT System for Structured Language Training® is a nationally accredited multisensory structured language training program combining professional development for teachers and systematic curriculum materials for struggling readers.
About The SLANT System®
The SLANT System® is a research-derived program with instructional content and instructional design developed in accordance with the research and best practice recommendations of the National Reading Panel.
The SLANT System® professional development is designed to prepare teachers to teach reading, spelling, and writing skills to individuals who have been unsuccessful using traditional approaches, or who are considered "at risk". The SLANT System® and its program materials can be used in Supplementary (Tier 2) and Intensive Intervention (Tier 3) support programs in a Response to Intervention model. The SLANT System® is also effective as a supplement in general education classrooms to help provide balance to a literature-based reading approach.
The SLANT System® is an effective intervention for both Tier 2 and Tier 3 students. See the data
Professional Development
Introductory Course
This course presents an overview of the SLANT System®. Content includes:
- current research in reading disabilities
- SLANT as an MSL program
- SLANT and the 5 Big Ideas in Reading
- using SLANT in an RTI model
- scope and sequence of the SLANT System
- lesson planning using the SLANT System
- introduction to language structure (letter / sound correspondences, syllable identification, spelling rules, etc)
Teaching Level Certification
Within one year of successful completion of the SLANT System Introductory Course, one can apply for admission to the Teaching Level Certification course. This in-depth training will provide participants with a supervised practicum experience using the SLANT System materials and teaching techniques. In addition, participants attend a monthly seminar class to continue learning about SLANT System techniques and language structure.
Components of the Certification Program include:
- 45 hours of coursework covering topics such as fluency, comprehension strategies, and written expression
- school-year practicum to consist of 60 contact hours with appropriate student / group and 60 lessons
- 5 visits with a SLANT Coach
- Certification Exam
The SLANT System's Structured Language Training Course is accredited at the Teaching Level by the International MultisensoryStructured Language Education Council (IMSLEC)
SLANT System Mission Statement
The SLANT System for Structured Language Training provides highly personalized, research-based, multisensory structured language training to qualified individuals so they may teach struggling readers, including those with language difficulties, the skills of reading, spelling and writing.
"I truly think it (my SLANT Training) is the best training I have ever had in my entire career. My most severe students continue to amaze me when they make strides that I didn’t think they would have made before my training."
Primary Reading Teacher,
Public School
Having a coach has been extremely helpful. I have been able to talk to her about individual students as well as teaching practices.
Primary Reading Teacher
Public School
2772 Whispering Oaks Dr.
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
ph: 847-821-9609
fax: 847-821-9659
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