1. 1 READINGRECOVERYWORKS.ORG USING THE RETENTION POWER POINT This PowerPoint presentation is based on the Marketing PowerPoint presentation and is designed to be adapted for local school district or training site use with decision makers in districts that already have Reading Recovery. As you adapt slides or talking points, please keep in mind: 1.Matching visuals and words Your audience will understand your message more easily when your comments include the visuals on the screen. While you don't want to just read the slides, your audience needs to hear the words they see on the screen. 2.Using local examples and data Although national data and examples are used in the presentation, your audience will be most interested in how Reading Recovery works in their district or site. Do make this relevant to your audience. As you consider time constraints, delete national information in favor of local implementation information. Be sure you have signed permission for any photos or case examples you are using. A downloadable release form is available in the online Marketing Toolkit. 3.Using the language, “Reading Recovery-trained teachers” People unfamiliar with Reading Recovery often do not understand the complex and varied responsibilities of Reading Recovery-trained teachers. To avoid the assumption that only a few students in the school benefit from Reading Recovery, it is best to say “Reading Recovery- trained teacher” rather than “Reading Recovery teacher.” This may seem awkward at first, but language shift allows you to subtly emphasize the broader expertise that a Reading Recovery- trained teacher brings to the classroom, small-group teaching, coaching, and teacher professional development. It’s worth making the change because language mediates thought. 4.Replacing photos and type in the presentation The images, typefaces, and words used in this PowerPoint have been selected to provide a professional, consistent, and powerful presentation. We strongly advise against replacing any photos in the presentation other than the case study image (Slide 2). It will be difficult to find a local photo that fits the space and has the same impact of those included in the presentation.

2. 2 READINGRECOVERYWORKS.ORG I’M A REFLECTION OF YOU

3. 3 READINGRECOVERYWORKS.ORG REAL RESULTS

4. 4 READINGRECOVERYWORKS.ORG READING RECOVERY WORKS AFTER A FULL SERIES OF LESSONS  75% of Reading Recovery students read at grade level  99% of students who successfully complete Reading Recovery lessons don’t need to be referred to special education for reading at the end of Grade 1 THEIR SUCCESS IS YOUR SUCCESS

5. 5 READINGRECOVERYWORKS.ORG WHAT WORKS CLEARINGHOUSE  Alphabetics  Fluency  Comprehension  General Reading Achievement THEIR SUCCESS IS YOUR SUCCESS RATING EFFECTIVENESS VS. UNASSISTED STUDENTS SOURCE: What Works Clearinghouse, July 2013

6. 6 READINGRECOVERYWORKS.ORG HOW IT WORKS  One-to-one  30-minute daily lessons  Results in weeks, not years  All students make progress  Two positive outcomes after intervention A FOUNDATION FOR THEIR FUTURE

7. 7 READINGRECOVERYWORKS.ORG WRITING VOCABULARY BEFORE LESSONSAFTER LESSONS

8. 8 READINGRECOVERYWORKS.ORG LEVEL 2 - BEFORE LESSONSLEVEL 16 - AFTER LESSONS READING LEVEL

9. 9 READINGRECOVERYWORKS.ORG HOW IT WORKS THE BEST INVESTMENT IS KNOWLEDGEABLE TEACHERS  Weekly graduate-level coursework during initial training  Ongoing professional development  A three-level literacy network PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

10. 10 READINGRECOVERYWORKS.ORG OUR TEACHERS BECOME LEADERS  One Reading Recovery-trained teacher reaches 48 students.  Reading Recovery-trained teachers serve multiple roles.  Reading Recovery-trained teachers use their knowledge to teach ALL their students.  Reading Recovery-trained teachers share their knowledge with colleagues. WHOLE SCHOOL BENEFITS

11. 11 READINGRECOVERYWORKS.ORG WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER, THEY WIN  An ideal fit  Early intervention for students at risk of failure  Fewer inappropriate referrals to special education  Greater ongoing collaboration between general education and special education READING RECOVERY & RTI

12. 12 READINGRECOVERYWORKS.ORG WHEN A CHILD STRUGGLES TO READ, TAKE IT PERSONALLY. THEN TAKE ACTION.