Slingerland Screening Procedures (prev #: EDU-576I) - EDC-X712F

Course Description

Credit Validation for Slingerland Participants Only

This course offers an introduction to the Slingerland Screening Procedures, Forms A, B, C, and D. These procedures, developed by Beth H. Slingerland, are designed to help identify students with specific language disabilities. The earlier these students are identified, the sooner appropriate remediation can begin. The screenings also help identify students who may benefit from structured multisensory instruction and whose current language difficulties may extend beyond typical developmental or maturational delays and become persistent, specific language disabilities in later grades.

Learner Outcomes

• Administer the Slingerland Screening Procedures (Forms A, B, C, and D) with fidelity, including proper scheduling, environment, and subtest sequencing
• Score the Slingerland Screening Procedures accurately to ensure reliable and consistent results
• Interpret screening results to reveal individual student learning patterns and instructional needs
• Analyze student performance to identify strengths and weaknesses in language learning
• Compare auditory, visual, and kinesthetic-motor performance across each student’s screening results
• Recognize how identified strengths and weaknesses impact oral expression, reading, handwriting, spelling, and written expression
• Apply screening data to make informed instructional decisions for individual students or whole classes
• Utilize Slingerland Screening results to support appropriate referral or remediation decisions

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for Slingerland educator participants.

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University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.

Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways.

These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.

Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.

Directions to Enroll for Credit 

1. Enroll in this course:

• Home Page: Slingerland® Institute for Literacy
• Scheduled Classes: Upcoming Comprehensive Classes
• Contact for more details: mail@slingerland.org

Step 2: Register for University Credit
After confirming your registration with the partner organization, return to USD’s website.

• Locate the same course on our listings page
• Click Add to Cart
• Click Check Out
• You will be prompted to either log into your USD Student Account or create one, and then pay for your units

If this course displays Request Information, it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment (please check the enrollment dates) or enrollment has already closed. If enrollment has closed, you may still contact the organization directly to see if they will accept a late enrollment or if the course will be offered again in the future.

Step 3: Complete the Course
Participate fully in the course through the partner organization and complete all required assignments, activities, and assessments.

Step 4: Submit your Certificate of Completion
After completing this course, you are required to submit your certificate of completion, which will be provided by your program. Please be sure to purchase your credits first, then email your certificate to pce-cv@sandiego.edu, including the course number in your message.

Step 5: Receive Your Transcript
Once your grade has been processed, USD will issue an official transcript reflecting your earned credit. Transcripts are mailed to the address listed in your USD student account. 

Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.

Transcript Delivery Timeline:

• U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
• International addresses: 3–4 weeks

For detailed information regarding the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our Participant Guide.

Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series

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