1	"Presentation to Parent Association" Presentation to Parent Association
2	"To assess the current state..."
3	"Chair"
4	"OBJECTIVE 1"
5	"140 Surplus MCPS computers installed"
6	"Parent & staff communication about..."
7	"OBJECTIVE 2"
8	"OBJECTIVE 3"
9	"Elementary/Middle School"
10	"4 Kurzweil licenses (Read/Scan"
11	"Earobics"
12	"Available"
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14	KTS Reading Initiative
15	Vision Statement The KTS reading program will produce active and enthusiastic readers. We will have a premier reading program that is flexible to meet every students’ needs. Building upon our current foundation, we will utilize the most up-to-date methodologies and technology to enhance each student’s reading ability. Our reading program will be: Multifaceted Multi-sensory Research based Outcome driven
16	Reading Instruction Program
17	General Reading Program: Key Components Assessment in Reading for Instruction and Accountability Formally Informally Instruction Phonemic Awareness Phonics Word Recognition (other than Phonics) Spelling (encoding) Comprehension Reading in the Content Areas (Expository Text) Vocabulary Fluency Assistive Technology Complements and supports all of the Instructional Areas
18	Pilot Program Success! A success in making the students read better A success in enabling the students to feel better about themselves A success in making the teachers love their jobs A success in helping us determine the direction that all KTS staff should be embracing towards reading instruction
19	What are we doing now? Intensive examination of each child’s reading needs and addressing these individual needs in the classroom settings, related service providers, and with reading specialists Teachers getting professional development “Interactive Notetaking” to help reading comprehension How to use Kurzweil in class to support reading instruction Wilson Reading Visualizing-Verbalizing And much, much more Systematic and valid assessment for instruction and accountability On-going purchasing On-going fundraising
20	Goals for the Future! Continue to evaluate student progress Analyze student progress to drive instruction Hire additional reading specialists Continue to evaluate methodologies and materials (including Assistive Technology) and update as needed Continue to provide staff development Hire additional reading specialists as needed