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6. Computerized intervention programs will be implemented with
full integrity to the research design with highly qualified reading
teachers, targeting grades 6 and g including a plan for exiting
students on schedule and consistent entrance criteria.
READ 180 and System 44 were made available in all secondary schools effective 2011-
12. All teachers of READ 180/System 44 were provided at least 1 session of
individualized, on-site coaching.
All secondary principals attended Y, day professional development in March, 2012 to
review their building student and implementation data. The outcomes of this profession al
development were to ensure all principals understood how to improve fidelity of this
intervention and how to more frequently monitor and support their interventionist staff.
READ 180 entrance, exit and dismissal criteria were reviewed and discussed during the
above principal professional development session. In addition, information was shared
regarding district recommendations for transitioning READ 180 students from middle to
high school.
In order to have READ 180 implemented in a 90 minute block, the following schedule
changes would need to occur:
6'" grade Students would miss their 6'" grade reading class and one elective to
participate in a 90 minute intervention block. 6 1 " grade students would still be enrolled in a
Language Arts class.
7'" and 8'" grades Students would miss World Language and one elective to participate
in a 90 minute intervention block. 7'" and a'" grade students would still be enrolled in a
Language Arts class.
High School- high schools offer READ 180 in both 50 minute periods and 90/100 minute
periods. Schools identify how to best schedule students based on reading levels and
ramifications on earning additional credits.
Secondarv Schools - Both middle and high schools are working this summer to develop a
Tier II extended literacy course that will serve students who may be eligible for READ
180. READ 1808 alone does not serve the number of students who are reading below
grade level due to schedule issues based on required courses.
See Appendix H middle and high school READ 180 end of year data summary.
7. Pilot research-based, small group interventions identified as
"promising" in gap areas, targeting secondary levels (Tier 2).
Highlight best practices being piloted in high schools.
Evidence-based interventions were reviewed and selected in spring 2012. A
purchase plan is in development for rolling out K-12 evidence-based
interventions in 2012-13. This plan coordinates delivery of new materials with
professional development.
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