READING INTERVENTIONWoodridge Primary School2014-2015

TESTING

Benchmark Testing is completed for ALL students 3 times a year

Kindergarten Testing

STAR Early Literacy

Letter Naming

Letter Sounds

Teacher Recommendation

First Grade Testing

STAR Early Literacy

Leveled Literacy Intervention –Reading Level Assessment

Teacher Recommendation

Second Grade Testing

STAR

Leveled Literacy Intervention- Reading Level Assessment

Teacher Recommendation

Reading Intervention Block

School Wide

40 Minutes a Day

5 Days a Week

Work is NOT Graded

Data Collected

Reading Intervention Groups

Student/Teacher Ratio of 3:1

Maximum of 3 students in each group

Program Used-Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI)

LLI-Provides instruction in reading, writing, and phonics/word study

Leveled Literacy Intervention Program

Designed to supplement, not substitute classroom instruction

Length of daily lessons assure reinforcement of new learning to support accelerated growth

Group size assures close observation/intensive teaching interaction promoting individual learning and faster progress

Designed as a short-term intervention with the goal of grade level performance in 12 to 20 weeks

Lessons include reading texts, writing, phonics, and word study

How is this accomplished?

Fast paced lessons-students are highly engaged at a level where they can find success

High quality texts-engage young readers in high quality fiction and non-fiction

Attention to fluent, phrased reading, and deep comprehension of text

Building of early writing strategies

Systematic phonics

Ongoing assessments to inform reading levels and daily teaching

Home Connection

Home Support

Book/Bag provided for Nightly Reading

Try to establish a regular routine

Parent and child sign reading log

Return book and reading log daily

NIGHTLY READING is a KEY component to program success

Letter provides suggested activities

Home/School Connection

Parental/Guardian support and encouragement is researched as a key element in student success

Nightly Reading Critical

Feedback, questions, suggestions, & concerns are welcome and appreciated

Woodridge Family Activity-To Be Announced

Any Questions?

Any additional questions please feel free via email, voice mail, or a note in your child’s bag

Please Remember- -We have groups all day

-We have a common goal- The success and best interest of your child!

Come and See Where Your Child is Learning!

Classrooms will be open until 6:15

Mrs. Schall and Ms. Herzog-Room 11

Mrs. Backo-Room 12

Mrs. Houlahan-Room 13

Mrs. Eastman and Mrs. Gibbons-Room 125