1. YOUR CHILD IS A READER!

2. What is Title I?

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

6. 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

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

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

10. 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

11. Reading in Lower Dauphin Classrooms

12. 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.

14. 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

15. Watch As Students
Practice the
“Phonics Dance.”

16. 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

17. Readers at Work

18. Title I &
Classroom
Connection

19. 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

20. 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)

21. Tips & Tricks

22. Comprehension Strategies
5th Grade Shares
Comprehension Strategies

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

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

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

26. What can we do for WRITING?
Make it fun!

27. What about technology? READING EGGS & READING EGGSPRESS

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

30. STATE STANDARDS AND CURRICULUM
All teachers must follow the Pennsylvania PA Core Standards. You can view these standards at the following website: 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. Choose your child’s grade level to see your child’s el I CAN statements.

31. How can I help you?

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