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Class- and School-wide Programs for Reading Comprehension

Preview Class- and school-wide programs Handouts Introduction Deb Granger - 6th grade teacher Pat Kelly - principal Purpose and Goals To offer insights into implementing research-based practices for reading comprehension with class- and school-wide programs To discuss program implications of effective teaching practices To identify important factors that create the context for program selection and use To address the organization of classroom instruction with suggestions from research about grouping practices and peer-assisted learning To talk about what to demand from programs you are considering in terms of research validation Lesson Questions What principles should guide the selection and use of class- and school-wide programs for reading comprehension? How can teachers organize instruction in the classroom to promote reading comprehension? What evidence should you look for in program effectiveness before embracing a program? Programming Based on Effective Practices It is important to actually teach reading comprehension to students with reading disabilities Reading programs need to be comprehensive and balanced Look for programs that help you put all the reading comprehension pieces together No program should be viewed as drudgery for students, especially students who struggle Remember the characteristics of effective instruction with learning disabilities The Context for Program Selection and Use Employing standards and benchmarks Addressing student diversity Sharing responsibility for student success Providing an array of options and services Starting with the end in mind Integrating literacy instruction Organizing Effective Instruction Grouping practices Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS) Research Validation Level I: Basic research on learning and behavior Level II: Experimental research on educational outcomes Level III: Program evaluation research on large scale implementation Review reading programs Review Guidance in selecting and using class- and school-wide programs A teacher may not look for a single program in reading comprehension, but rather a program or programs where reading comprehension is a strong element Program implications of effective teaching How what you learned about reading comprehension can help you locate and use programs appropriately Factors that create the context for program selection and use The organization of classroom instruction Research validation