READ180 by ScholasticPresented by:Tracy Duzen Bradley

What is READ180?

•READ180 is a comprehensive reading intervention program designed to help educators address reading problems by using▫technology,▫print,▫and professional development.

http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/read180/overview/

Retrieved 10/03/2008

Research and Development•1985:

▫Dr. Hasselbring of Vanderbilt University helps develop “breakthrough prototype” software.

•1994-1996:▫Using this software, Vanderbilt and

University of Florida collaborate to create the Orange County Literacy Program.

•1997:▫Scholastic enters into the collaboration

integrating the “Lexile Framework” into the program.

http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/read180/research/timeline.htmRetrieved 10/05/2008

Research and Development, cont.

•1998-1999:▫The Council of Great City Schools pilots

READ180 and enters into a partnership to study the program. Scholastic publishes READ180.

•2002-2004:▫Scientific research reveals significant growth

on multiple reading measures across subgroups.

•2005:▫Using the observation and best practice,

READ180 Enterprise edition was published. http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/read180/research/timeline.htmRetrieved 10/05/2008

How does READ180 work?

•READ180 addresses individual needs through▫Differentiated instruction▫Adaptive and instructional software▫High-interest literature▫Direct instruction in reading, writing, and

vocabulary skills

Instructional Design• The Program is designed as a 90 minute block.

▫15 Minute Whole Group Introduction Introduces the days topic and new reading

strategies ▫The students participate in three 20 minute

stations. Direct instruction with the teacher Computer practice on individual needs Independent or partner reading

▫15 Minutes Wrap-Up Teacher review and Celebrations

Background on Problem• According to a Carnegie study conducted in

2004 cited by Scholastic,

▫“37% of fourth graders were reading below basic levels.”

▫“Reading problems affected students in almost every social, cultural, and ethnic group. According to the results, 25% of Caucasians, 60% of African Americans, 56% of Hispanics, 30% of Asian Americans, and 53% of Native Americans were reading at below basic levels in the fourth grade.” (Scholastic, 2008)

Instructional Success

•READ180 has shown reading improvement▫Across Grade Level

Elementary Middle High School

▫Across subgroups Special Education Students English Language Learners At-Risk Students

Instructional Alignment

•READ180 is aligned with the NCLB Act because it contains the five literacy elements.

▫Phonemic Awareness▫Phonics▫Fluency▫Vocabulary▫Reading Comprehension

http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/read180/overview/ncllb.asp

Retrieved 10/19/2008

Instructional Alignment, cont.

•Furthermore, it meets NCLB guidelines because it addresses ▫technology,▫Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP),▫is Research-Based,▫encourages parental involvement, and ▫ provides continuing professional

development.http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/read180/overview/ncllb.asp

Retrieved 10/19/2008

North Carolina Standard Course of Study

•It is aligned to the English Language Arts standard course of study.

• http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/statehomepages/uploadfile/resource/nc_read180ee_a_gr_4-5.pdf

• http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/statehomepages/uploadfile/resource/nc_read180ee-b_gr_6-8.pdf

• http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/statehomepages/uploadfile/resource/nc_read180ee_c_gr_9-12.pdf

Approved Funding Options

▫• Title I, Part A and Part A—SES▫• Title II, Part D—Ed Tech▫• Title III, English Language Acquisition▫• Enhancing Education Through Technology▫• 21st Century Community Learning Centers▫• Smaller Learning Communities▫• Striving Readers▫• IDEA, Response to Intervention▫• GEAR UP

Endorsements

•LiteracyMatters

•Florida Center for Reading Research

•National Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center for the Education of Children and Youth who are neglected, delinquent, or At Risk

•The Florida Department of Education

Program Cost•Elementary School

▫Stage A new content and Action $4,899.00•Middle School

▫Stage B new content and Action $4,899.00•High School

▫Stage C new content and Action $4,899.00•Professional Development

▫Entire Series 4 day seminar $10,000.00

Recommendations• Introduce Level A at our low performing

schools. ▫Provide adequate Professional Development and

support.▫Implement the program as designed for one

year.▫Compile data related to the efficacy of the

program in our county.•Revisit the program the following year.•Based upon growth data collected purchase

additional levels for other schools.

References

•Scholastic.com

•The Florida Department of Education

•LiteracyMatters