ELA/Literacy Intervention
Intervention Opportunities
The Process of Data-Driven Literacy Instruction & Intervention
Every elementary and upper school schedule includes 4-5 weekly What I Need (WIN) blocks. WIN blocks are designated times for all students to receive targeted interventions and/or extension activities to support their ongoing academic success.
In elementary grades, students experiencing reading difficulties receive small-group or 1-1 support from a licensed interventionist. Elementary interventionists primarily utilize a targeted literacy intervention program called mCLASS Intervention. Read more about elementary intervention below.
In upper grades, interventionists use a combination of research-based strategies and curricular materials that are designed to meet the specific needs of adolescent learners. Read more about upper school intervention below.
Elementary Intervention
mCLASS Intervention is the primary tool used to provide engaging, research-based lessons and games to propel students towards grade-level proficiency. The program addresses the critical literacy skills of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
How and when Does mCLASS Intervention Work?
Students in mCLASS Intervention receive individualized instruction with a small group of peers based on their instructional needs. Students meet during the school day at times that do not conflict with lunch, recess or core instruction. Every 2-3 weeks, students’ progress is assessed, and instruction is adjusted to make sure they continue to make academic gains.
What type of content does mCLASS Intervention have?
mCLASS Intervention is filled with a variety of immersive content: informative and interesting reading selections, imaginative plays that students produce with their groups, and countless interactive activities and games. More importantly, the content is research-based and proven to have a positive impact on student learning.
How can you support your child’s progress at home?
If your child receives literacy intervention, we recommend that you provide regular time for your child to use the online Boost Reading program. This program uses your child’s assessment data to create a unique learning experience to meet their literacy needs. Find more information in the Boost Reading section above.
To learn more about mCLASS Intervention, contact Alice Wong Tucker, ELA/Literacy District Instructional Lead: awongtucker@cpsd.us
For specific questions about your child's needs and services, contact your child's teacher, principal or school-based literacy coach.
mCLASS Intervention (Video)
Upper Grades Intervention
Upper Grade Intervention:
Beyond elementary grades, interventionists use a variety of student data to determine their specific needs and tailor instruction and resources to meet their needs.
Rewards, Phonics for Reading, i-Ready Tools for Instruction, and curriculum-embedded scaffolds and materials are a few of the many tools and used to address the complex literacy needs of adolescent learners. These programs address vocabulary and morphology, oral language and reading comprehension, fluency, phonological awareness and phonics, as needed.
To learn more about upper school intervention, contact Katie Gribben, ELA/Literacy District Instructional Lead (6-8): kgribben@cpsd.us
For specific questions about your child's needs and services, contact your child's teacher, principal or school-based literacy coach.