Geller Educational Resources

and

The SLANT System

For Structured Language Training^®

Personal, Flexible, Effective

ph: 847-821-9609
fax: 847-821-9659
info@slantsystem.com

About SLANT

The SLANT System for Structured Language Training® is a research-based, multisensory, structured language training program combining professional development for teachers and systematic curriculum materials for students.

About The SLANT System^®

The  SLANT System's^® professional development program is based on the latest scientific research in the field of reading instruction. The program is supported by systematic and explicit teaching materials that incorporate multisensory instructional techniques and emphasize the structure of the English language.
The SLANT System's^® professional development program 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's^® materials follow research guidelines for best practice. SLANT's^® instructional content and instructional design follow scientifically based practices and contain the 5 essential components of reading instruction (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) as determined by the recommendations of the National Reading Panel.

The SLANT System^® is an effective intervention for both Tier 2 and Tier 3 students.
Read the Illinois Reading Council Journal Article on SLANT's Effectiveness (July, 2012)
See the data (presentation at Illinois Dyslexia Association Conference, October, 2010)

Professional Development

Introductory Course

This course presents an overview of the SLANT System^®. Content includes:

current research in reading development and 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

Read Marsha Geller's presentation on MSL & Reading Research presented at the 2008 Conference of the New York Branch of the International Dyslexia Association.

SLANT and The Common Core Standards. See the Alignment Chart.

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