Tovashal Elementary Parent Information Session October 27, 2015

Welcome! Introductions Mrs. Howe Ms. Garrity Mrs. Means We are always available to talk !

Today’s Agenda Definition of terms How and why students were selected for interventions Programs currently taking place What can parents do at home to help? Title One Teacher’s Intervention Teacher’s RSP Teacher’s

3 Areas of Reading Proficiency 1.Decoding/Phonics- a student’s ability to decode words on grade level passages 2.Fluency- a student’s ability to read a grade level passage with appropriate pacing and fluency 3.Comprehension- a student’s ability to understand what they have read

Computer Assessment that adapts to the responses of the students. Gives the students a Lexile score. The score is a great predictor of how well they will perform on CAASPP. It will also provide students with a guideline to use when choosing the correct books and also provides a standardized reading level. Visit for more information.

The scores on the left are SRI points possible. SRI scores can be used as a measure predictor on how you will score on the CAASP in May ☺ Know your forms ☺

Future of Standardized Testing Testing will be done by the computer Testing will be adaptive Testing will be progress monitoring Testing will not be all multiple choice Students will have to create and produce work Results will be much faster All linked to the Common Core Standards Smarter Balanced Assessments will now be called CAASPP (CA Assessment for Student Performance and Progress)

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What is an Intervention? Not a bad word! Federally funded programs (Title I) as well as in class curriculum Designed to help children improve grade level proficiency in reading and math Interventions are completed in classroom settings. Groups are done during the school day, including during Universal Access Time.

Selection – Based on Area of Need Multiple Measures of Assessment Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) Scholastic Phonics Assessment (SPI) Easy CBM (Curriculum Based Measurement) Grade level assessments Teacher referrals

Flexibility Ongoing progress monitoring to ensure proper student placement and maximum growth Groups change within the intervention classroom on an ongoing basis as students needs change and progress is made Read 180, and System 44 are year long programs that ensures independent growth for each and every student

State approved research based programs used for interventions… *Special Education Assessment Read 180 System 44 NG/Corrective Reading Reading Mastery Connecting Math Concepts Core Replacement Programs TIER III ELL Phonics, Do the Math, HM Extra Support, Phonics Game, Voyager, iRead, System 44 NG, Math 180, Read Naturally, Do The Math, SST – Academic Structured pull-out program TIER II Go Math, Nancy Fetzer, Step up to Writing, Curriculum supports for differentiated instruction, Universal Access, Ability groups in class, Grade-level ability grouping for language arts and math, Phonics Pathways, Reading Power SRA, Mountain Math, The Phonics Game, Open Court, Thinking Maps, FasttMath, Marzano Strategies, Student Engagement Strategies, List of Classroom Strategies, Stretch Fastt Math Games at home, Computer games, Do the Math Classroom intervention ~ General Education Classroom TIER I 1- 5 % % 80 – 90 %

System 44 Next Generation System 44 NG can be a Tier 3 replacement program for Language Arts (Grades 4-5) System 44 NG is used during Universal Access time in 3 rd Grade A computer based program designed to give direct phonics/ decoding instruction as well as vocabulary development. System 44 focuses on mastery of the 44 sounds related to reading

Read 180 Read 180 is a Tier 3 replacement program for Language Arts (Grades 4-5). Program is accelerated to build comprehension and vocabulary. Students will work at their individual level to increase their proficiency.

What can parents do to help at home? Read, Read, Read! Online Games, Board Games, Flashcards Stay involved, ask questions to students, and also stay in contact with teachers Set a timer for students when they’re completing assignments, that will help them to stay on task –Always check your student’s backpack –Set up a consistent homework routine

Why Set Goals? It reinforces your commitment to them. It helps you to remember your goals. It makes you accountable. It keeps you focused. Research has shown proven success for those who make and write down their goals!

Secrets of goal Setting Write clear and measurable goals. Create a specific action plan for each goal. Visualize yourself accomplishing them. Reflect on your progress to make sure you stay on target. Revise your action plans if needed. Celebrate your accomplishments throughout the process!

Our Goal The goal of all intervention programs is for students to come away with the tools they need to be successful and to be proficient in reading and math.

Growth Mindset To have a Growth Mindset means that you believe that your intelligence can be developed and that you have a passion to learn. You embrace a challenge, learn from your mistakes, and keep going when things get tough. You are inspired by greatness in others and you see effort as the path to mastery.

What is a Growth Mindset? Growth Mindset I keep trying until I can! Fixed Mindset I just give up easily.

Thank You for Coming! We appreciate your support and look forward to working with you this year!

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