1. Reading Explorers
WELCOME!
Parent Information

2. What is the Reading Explorers?
Reading support program that operates in all of Issaquah’s elementary schools.
Small group instruction in reading and writing skills
Provides students with an additional opportunity for reading and writing practice.
Reading builds confidence.

3. Who do we serve?
Student eligibility in the Reading Explorers is based on:
Screening for phonological awareness and letter sounds in Kindergarten
Scores on other assessments, such as -Fountas & Pinnell -SBA -Grades from report card
Teacher recommendations
ELL Level 1 students and students with a reading IEP are not eligible for services.
Students must re-qualify each year to participate in this program.

4. Rank Order
Students are placed in a grade level rank-ordered list according to their scores and teacher recommendations.
Groups are filled, starting at the bottom of the list and working up.
Reading Explorer permission slips are sent home and must be returned before program begins.

5. Curriculum Making Meaning
Leveled Literacy Intervention used in all Elementary Schools.
Start-Up/Build-Up Phonics Curriculum for Kindergarten and 1st grade.
Making Meaning
Comprehension

6. Reading Explorers
Reading Explorers operates four days a week Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays for grades K-5th.
30 minute sessions
Reading Explorers service continues throughout the school year
If student’s classroom teacher feels that the student no longer needs the extra reading support, student is exited from program
You will be notified before student is exited

7. Reporting Progress
*A Fountas and Pinnell reading level test is given to your child in October and January.
*Progress Reports are sent home in February and June.
Contact me for a parent
conference any time.

8. Parent Communication
Parents are welcome to visit and observe a reading group
Conferences available by parent’s request
or phone with concerns anytime
Parents are welcome to volunteer in the Reading Explorer program
Information sent home monthly includes:
Reading tips
Book bags
*Building Readers publication

9. Thank you!
Thank you for coming. May this be a wonderful year full of great learning and reading for your child!
--Pat Corra