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Title I/Reading Support ProgramTitle I/Reading Support Program Meet Your Teacher Night Meet Your Teacher Night
Dallastown Area School District
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No Child Left BehindNo Child Left Behind
Reauthorization of Elementary/Secondary Education Act
Federal Programs – Title IMonies to operate the Title I program are
$443,548 (+$31,428)Salaries and benefits for ten teachers in
four elementary schools: DT, LS, OV &YT
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Program ComponentsProgram Components
All children, including Title I children, must have the opportunity to meet the state’s challenging content and performance standards
The Title I program must coordinate with and support the regular education program
Title I instruction and assessment are to be based in the regular curriculum, not in a separate one.
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Title I Program CalendarTitle I Program Calendar
Mark your calendars:
Laser Light Show “Read” – January 21, 2009
Summer Bucket of Fun – May 19, 2010
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Title I Guidelines for InstructionTitle I Guidelines for Instruction
Effective instructional strategies must be used that provide:
extended learning time high quality curriculum minimal pull-out from the classroom instruction by highly qualified staff effective means for improving student
achievement
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Guidelines for Admission to Title IGuidelines for Admission to Title I
Assessments are to be both diagnostic and curriculum assessments
Performance assessments that are aligned with the curriculum
Student performance in reading must be reviewed in an ongoing basis
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District Assessments and District Assessments and Title I Program CriteriaTitle I Program Criteria
• Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA)
• Sentence Dictation
• Writing Vocabulary
• Terra Nova (Grade 3 only)
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Developmental Reading Assessment Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA)(DRA)
• A method of assessing and documenting students’ development (growth) as readers over time (Beaver p. 4)
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DRA Reading LevelDRA Reading Level
First Grade
6 + – Advanced 3-5 – Proficient 2 or below – Partially
Proficient
Second Grade
20 + - Advanced 16-18 – Proficient 14 or below – Partially
Proficient
Third Grade
• 34 + - Advanced• 28-30 – Proficient• 24 or below – Partially Proficient
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DRA BenchmarksDRA Benchmarks
First Grade
Level 4 – NovemberLevel 10 – JanuaryLevel 14 - AprilLevel 16 – May/June
Second Grade
Level 18 – NovemberLevel 20 – JanuaryLevel 24 - AprilLevel 28 – May/June
Third Grade
Level 30 – NovemberLevel 34 – JanuaryLevel 34 - AprilLevel 38 – May/June
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Developmental Reading Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA)Assessment (DRA)
What does it look like?
What information does it provide?
How do we use the information?
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What does it look like?What does it look like?
One on one conference with a book
Given in an area of the classroom or possibly in the hallway
Child reads all or part of the text aloud to the teacher
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What does it look like?What does it look like?
Child retells the story immediately after reading (Level 1 – 24)
Teacher prompts for details not provided by the student
Child must answer questions in writing about the story at Level 28
Child reads part of the story aloud
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What information is provided?What information is provided?AccuracyComprehensionFluency (phrasing)
The goals for children's independencein each of the three areas change overtime as the child grows as a reader.
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ComprehensionComprehension
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Sentence DictationSentence Dictation
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Sentence DictationSentence Dictation
First Grade
33-37 – Advanced 24-32 – Proficient 0-23 – Partially
Proficient
Second Grade
35-37 – Advanced 33-34 – Proficient 0-32 – Partially
Proficient
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Writing VocabularyWriting Vocabulary
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Writing VocabularyWriting Vocabulary
First Grade
36 + - Advanced 11-35 - Proficient 0-10 - Partially
Proficient
Second Grade
50 + - Advanced 35-49 – Proficient 0-34 – Partially
Proficient
Word Study – Grade 3
Word Study allows for instruction at a student’s individual level of spelling development
There are five stages of spelling development: Emergent, Letter Name, Within Word, Syllable Juncture & Derivational Constancy
Terra Nova Assessments – Grade 3
An achievement test given to all second grade students – test consists of multiple choice questions and constructed responses.
A child could qualify if they scored basic or below basic in reading.
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Parent CommunicationParent Communication
Parent Notification Letter
Progress ReportEach marking periodSent home with report card
Program Evaluation and Needs Assessment
Sent home at the end of the year
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2500 S. Queen St. York, PA 17402
(717) 741-2281 Telephone (717) 741-6700 Facsimile
Paula R. March, Principal Diane C. Boff, Assistant Principal
September 2007
Dear Parents, Your child, ________________________, has been selected to participate in the first grade reading support program. This program is designed to offer students additional instruction in reading skills. Students qualify for this extra assistance based on the results of the District Grade 1 Summer Assessments.
Reading Level (DRA) ______________ Sentence Dictation ______________ Writing Vocabulary ______________
The selection criteria cut-offs are listed on the back of this paper.
Those of us involved in this supplemental program feel that the instruction is very valuable. It can provide an opportunity for growth in self-esteem and improvement in academic skills. It is a cooperative and collaborative venture with student, reading support teacher, classroom teacher, parents and principals. It is designed to supplement not replace, the regular classroom program. Instruction is provided either in the classroom or another available tutoring room.
Please complete the attached form letting us know if you would like your child to receive these additional reading services. Please return the attached form by ________________________. I am looking forward to working with your child and continued communication with you. If you have any questions about the program, please contact me at school. Sincerely,
Mrs. Bryson, Mrs. Cuba and Mrs. Grim
DALLASTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTDALLASTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTYork Township Elementary School
2500 S. Queen St.York, PA 17402
(717) 741-2281 Telephone(717) 741-6700 Facsimile
Progress ReportName GradeClassroom Teacher SchoolReading Support Teacher 1st Marking Period – Date Making limited progress in the Reading Support program Making satisfactory progress in the Reading Support program Making successful progress in the Reading Support Program
Reading Level Comments: 2nd Marking Period – Date Making limited progress in the Reading Support program Making satisfactory progress in the Reading Support program Making successful progress in the Reading Support Program Reading LevelComments: 3rd Marking Period – Date Making limited progress in the Reading Support program Making satisfactory progress in the Reading Support program Making successful progress in the Reading Support Program Reading LevelComments: 4th Marking Period – Date Making limited progress in the Reading Support program Making satisfactory progress in the Reading Support program Making successful progress in the Reading Support Program Reading LevelComments:
TO: Title I ParentsFROM: Paula R. March, Project DirectorSUBJECT: Annual Program Evaluation and Needs AssessmentDATE: April 11, 2008
Excellent Good Fair Poor
How effectively is the program in helping your child make progress in his/her reading skills?
How would you evaluate the attitude of your child(ren) toward this reading support program?
How effective are the instructional materials (books) that are being used?
How would rate the communication among the Title I teacher, classroom teachers, and building administrator as they strive to meet your child (ren)’s educational needs?
How would you rate our efforts to involve parents in the Title I Program? Circle those programs that you have attended:Parent/Teacher ConferencesMeet Your Teacher NightParent Literacy Night (A Magical Night of Reading)Title I CalendarTitle I websiteProgress ReportsMonthly Newsletters
Specific commendations on the Title I program:
Specific recommendations on how to improve the Title I program:
We are required by law to conduct an annual parent evaluation of our Title I Program. Without your assistance in this evaluation, our program and the children served by it will be adversely affected. Please help us in this matter by responding to the questionnaire below.
Title I Parent Advisory Council
A new group will be forming again that will look at our compacts and the administration of the program
Your input is valuable!Complete the form provided to give some
time this year – no more than 3 meetings.
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How can you help us?How can you help us?
READ
READ
READ
Thank you for coming this evening and showing your support of our program!