YOUR CHILD IS A READER!

What is Title I?

WHAT IS THE TITLE I PROGRAM? A federally funded program focused on building a connection between school and family Additional reading instruction and practice targeting the specific needs of students A small group setting Brief and frequent sessions coordinated with the classroom teacher’s schedule A statement about the quality of Title I teachers is sent home annually, and parents may request information regarding the professional qualifications of teachers at any time.

How are students selected for the program? Assessments Teacher Recommendations Team Decision (teacher, principal, guidance counselor, reading specialist, parents)

DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS: Grade Level: Assessments: First Sight Words (Oral and Written), DRA2, DIBELS Next (LNF, PSF, NWF, DORF); iReady Second Sight Words (Oral and Written), DIBELS Next (NWF, DORF), Benchmark Assessments (comprehension), Writing Prompts; iReady Third DIBELS Next (DORF), Benchmark Assessments (comprehension), Writing Prompts; iReady Fourth DIBELS Next (DORF), Benchmark Assessments; iReady Fifth *Note: Reading Teachers use additional assessments as needed.

What are the goals of the program? Become a strategic reader Move toward the grade level standards Build confidence Become a lifelong reader Build reading stamina

How will the Reading Center teacher communicate with you? Conferences Parent Meetings E-mails/Phone Calls Class Dojo Please be sure to complete the survey and share your thoughts and ideas!

HOME TO SCHOOL CONNECTIONS LDSD Parent Engagement Policy District Home Page  Our District  Board Policy #918

How can I support my child’s reading progress? Communicate with the teacher Be prepared for school Read to your child Read with your child Listen to your child read Talk to your child about what they are reading Understand reading strategies Understand state standards Understand district assessments

Reading in Lower Dauphin Classrooms

iReady is a tool for assessment and for instruction at Lower Dauphin. It is a web based program that provides customized instruction based up your child’s assessment information. https://login.i-ready.com

What does Reading Center instruction look like in1st & 2nd Grade? Phonics & Word Work Fundations Sight Words Decoding Strategies Look at the Picture Make the First Sound Comprehension Picture Walk Read together Whisper Read Questioning Proof in text Writing Text Dependent Questions

Watch As Students Practice the “Phonics Dance.”

What does Reading Center instruction look like in 4th & 5th Grade? Phonics & Word Work Syllasearch Megawords Phonics for Reading Oral Reading Read Naturally Fluency Does it make sense? Poetry Comprehension Strategies Prove It Written Comprehension Open Ended Responses

Readers at Work

Title I & Classroom Connection

CONNECTION TO THE REGULAR EDUCATION SETTING Data Meetings Frequency: every 1-2 months Team: principal, guidance counselor, reading specialists, and regular education teacher Purpose: Discuss students and their progress Purpose: Talk about the best plan for instruction and growth

CONNECTION TO THE REGULAR EDUCATION SETTING Trainings Reading Specialists attend all Professional Development trainings with regular education teachers to discuss current topics in education (i.e. Common Core Standards, District/Building Goals, writing iniatitives)

Tips & Tricks

Comprehension Strategies 5th Grade Shares Comprehension Strategies

What is “WORD WORK?” If you would like a copy, please let us know in the comments of your survey.

How Can I Make READING ENJOYABLE? Read in different ways! Know the important reading skills. Be patient. Make reading enjoyable.

What else can we read? Reading is not just a bedtime story!

What can we do for WRITING? Make it fun!

What about technology? READING EGGS & READING EGGSPRESS

READING AT YOUR FINGER TIPS! THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!

STATE STANDARDS AND CURRICULUM All teachers must follow the Pennsylvania PA Core Standards. You can view these standards at the following website: http://www.pdesas.org/Standard/CommonCore Choose your child’s grade level and subject area. Lower Dauphin School District Curriculum expectations are presented on the Lower Dauphin website for reading, writing, mathematics and encore subjects. http://www.ldsd.org/domain/27 Choose your child’s grade level to see your child’s el I CAN statements.

How can I help you?

And remember…. Please visit Class Dojo webpage to see pictures, learn tips and download resources.