1. Multisensory Structured Language Education
Helping my child learn to read.

2. Why MSLE?
Written by staff at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
Builds on the success of the Dyslexia Training Program
Supported by research
Training provided by the Shelton School and Evaluation Center of Dallas, Texas

3. What is MSLE? Simultaneously use more than one sense in learning
Visual, auditory, kinesthetic and tactile
Systematic and Cumulative
Consistent daily materials and procedures that build on previously taught concepts.
Direct Instruction
Each concept is presented through discovery, practiced and reviewed periodically.

4. Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin.

5. Dyslexia Characteristics
Misread common words
Reading is choppy
Issues with spelling
Has difficulty rhyming and mispronounces words
It is unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities

6. Dyslexic Brain
The parts that control word analysis and word forms are affected.

7. Dyslexia is not… Reversing of letters or numbers
Not cured with color over lays
Never out grow it

8. MSLE Addresses the Five Essential Components of Reading Instruction
Phonemic Awareness
Integrated into daily lessons
Phonics
This is a phonics based program
Reading fluency
Students begin reading words for accuracy and automaticity within the first few days
Vocabulary development and the implementation of reading comprehension strategies are also integrated into the daily lesson

9. The Schedule Alphabet Review previous material
Alphabet recognition, missing letter deck, before and after, ABC order
Review previous material
Introduction of new information
Instant words
Sight words
Reading practice
Words and sentences

10. The Schedule Spelling deck Phonemic awareness Spelling practice
I say a sound, you write the letter or letters
Phonemic awareness
mouth pictures, how we make the sounds, ability to blend and manipulate sounds in words
Spelling practice
Comprehension skills
Building word knowledge
Building comprehension strategies

11. Why Cursive? Only one method to learn
Only one place to start for lower case letters
Reinforces left to right
Reduces reversals
Flowing and rhythmic movements

12. Home Practice is Important.
Typical learners need 5-15 accurate pairings of info. A student that has a learning difference needs accurate pairings of information to move the information to memory.
Practicing at home provides additional practice.
Children find important what their
parents find important.

13. Home Practice Routine Shared between parent and child RAP pages
Parent should monitor the accurate pairing of information
RAP pages
Rapid Accurate Practice
5 minutes
Check for understanding of vocabulary
Handwriting
Practice with letter shapes covered in class

14. Home Practice: Tips for Parents
Establish a routine
Create a work area
Choose an appropriate time
Be consistent

15. References
Coffman, N. M. (2012) Shelton academic language approach (SALA). Unpublished manuscript, Shelton School and Evaluation Center, Dallas, Texas.
Birsh, J. R. (2011) Multisensory teaching of basic language skills. (2nd ed.) Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
A reading checklist—helping your child become a reader. (n.d.) Retrieved August 29, 2013, from
Coffman, N. M. (2009) The shelton model for teaching organization and study skills. Unpublished manuscript, Shelton School and Evaluation Center, Dallas, Texas.