How does my child qualify for the Title One Reading Program at Edgar?
Students are assessed in the area of reading based upon various reading assessments, and recommendations from their current/past teacher. Those students that show they are reading below their current grade reading level will be further assessed by the Title One Reading teacher to see if they qualify for additional reading support through Title One. This will be done using the Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment. Services will be limited to accommodate small reading groups. Students that qualify for Title One services will be notified by mail.
Will my child be pulled from their classroom reading program?
Each student chosen for the Title One reading program will be put into a reading group based upon their LLI reading level and instructional goals. Title One is NOT meant to replace the regular reading instruction of the classroom teacher and will be an additional service provided to support the student in the area of reading. The student will still be exposed to and will be responsible for their current grade level reading program and assignments. When the Title One teacher and the classroom teacher have noticed significant progress (based off of the current reading assessments and grade level expectations), the student may be dismissed from the program.
What will my child work on in the Title One Reading program?
Students will be given small group instruction in the areas of fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, phonics, phonemic awareness, and writing. Students will work on Literacy activities specific to their skill needs and will be given additional reading support suggestions for the classroom. Edgar Title One primarily follows the Leveled Literacy Intervention System (LLI).