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Exploring Reading Plus/ Lexia
Presentation uploaded on Sched August 7th- Amalia Lopez
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Session Agenda Highlight new ways to harness the programs Practice possible new uses in the programs How do you already feel about YOUR use of these programs in your environment? What are some things you would like to learn?
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Logging in to BOTH programs
Log into your district Gmail Go to district homepage / Resources/ Clever...Use Clever single sign on Choose your program… and GO!
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1. New Ways to Harness R+/ Lexia
I feel like I’m doing all I can…. What more can I do with these programs?
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Where We Are In our environments: Daily use on both programs
Goal setting and progress monitoring Tracking and celebrations Using offline skills worksheets and activities with learners who are struggling Where We Are
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Finding MORE Harness their Power in Lindsay’s PBS
Turn progress in both programs into evidence in Empower Align use to Lifelong Learning targets for scoring/ evidence in Empower Use both as a platform for writing and other Level 3 evidence Finding MORE
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2,778 learners active in Reading Plus
Average learner grew 2.3 grade levels in reading As a district, learners read 296,996,451 words
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Learners in CLs 4-8 who completed at least 60 lessons or more had a scale score gain on SBAC of 51 points or more Approx. 50% of learners in CLs 4-8 who completed at least 80 lessons or more, moved up ONE LEVEL in SBAC On average, English Learners in CLs 4-8 who completed at least 80 lessons or more, moved up ONE LEVEL in CELDT
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Lindsay learners benefit from Reading Plus even if they don’t score 80% on lessons and after as little as 20 lessons.” -Dr. Abinwi Nchise, Head of all things data-related for Lindsay Unified
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Using Both Programs for Evidence in Empower
Basics of HOW TO: Aligned Capacity Matrices in District Resources Pre-selected Level 3 targets that can earn evidence (not mastery… but evidence towards mastery) Can be part of data chats/ discussions you are already holding with learners about their growth in the programs Serves an incentive for learners who have no evidence in targets yet, are on ILPs, etc. Using Both Programs for Evidence in Empower
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Lexia Capacity Matrices CLs K-5
Lexia K-5 Capacity Matrices
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Reading Plus Capacity Matrices CLs 2-8
How to read the Skills Summary Report
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Scoring this Learning in Empower
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Align LLL targets as evidence
Harnessing the Power of LLL Look for “natural fits” in LLL targets Learning Sphere (goal setting) Personal Sphere (mindset and growth) Suggestions of LLL targets that can earn evidence (not mastery… but evidence towards mastery) Can be part of data chats/ discussions you are already holding with learners about their growth in the programs Serves an incentive for learners to accomplish MORE with their daily Lexia/ Reading Plus Align LLL targets as evidence
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Scoring LLL in Empower
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Scoring LLL in Empower Quick and Easy!
Copy my playlist for the CL / program you want (edit LLL targets if you choose) Attach it to a roster/ group of learners Automatically create a gradebook in Empower 3.0 for you to score learners in Scoring LLL in Empower District LLL rubrics
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Additional Reading Plus/ Lexia LLL Tools
Goal Sheets Galore! Additional Reading Plus/ Lexia LLL Tools Reading Plus Motivation Tools Website Offline Skills Tracker See Reader Reflection See Reader Daily Record Lexia Goal/ Tracking Resources Lexia Achievement Charts
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Using Lexia/ Reading Plus as a Platform for Writing
Bringing Text Resources to Life in Writing Both programs offer offline skills texts Reading Plus offers an integrated writing feature Both programs can be used to work with learners to create evidence (not mastery… but evidence towards mastery) in their Level 3 writing targets Serves an incentive for learners to accomplish MORE with their daily Lexia/ Reading Plus Develop their wide and independent reading skills Using Lexia/ Reading Plus as a Platform for Writing
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Broadly Literate Learners
From the CA ELA/ ELD Framework Develop learners as readers who seek reading for both pleasure and purpose Reading Plus & Lexia offer venues to do this and keep reading from being an isolated experience Use both programs as a launching point for Level 3 evidence in writing Supports voice and choice Broadly Literate Learners
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Resources in Lexia to Jumpstart Writing
New Lexia Resources NEW! Close Reads for Levels 15-18 Come fully developed for reading, vocabulary, and writing/ discussion Can be leveraged as a text-based writing experience Can particularly support learners on ILPs Resources in Lexia to Jumpstart Writing Lexia Close Reads: Level 15 Lexia Close Reads: Level 16 Lexia Close Reads: Level 17 Lexia Close Reads: Level 18
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Resources in Lexia to Jumpstart Writing
Lexia Close Reads: Level 15 Lexia Close Reads: Level 16 Lexia Close Reads: Level 17 Lexia Close Reads: Level 18
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Resources in Lexia to Jumpstart Writing
Writing with All Levels of Learners Supplemental Comprehension Lessons for all Lexia Levels Come with various text types...lots of choices! Come fully developed for reading, vocabulary, and discussion Can be leveraged as a text-based writing experience Can particularly support learners on ILPs & in remediation Resources in Lexia to Jumpstart Writing Lexia Comp. Lessons CL K ALL Lexia Comp. Lessons CL 1 ALL Lexia Comp. Lessons CL 2 ALL Lexia Comp. Lessons CL 3 ALL Lexia Comp. Lessons CL 4 ALL Lexia Comp. Lessons CL 5 ALL
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Resources in Lexia to Jumpstart Writing
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Resources in Reading Plus to Jumpstart Writing
Using Reading Plus as a Launching Point Discovering what they like to read Use aligned resources from Reading Plus and the writing portal to allow learners to move into writing evidence POSSIBLE WAYS Option 1: Learners can use the writing prompt in the writing portal for a text they are actually reading in Reading Plus Option 2: Use generic, skill-based writing prompts with any text they’re reading Resources in Reading Plus to Jumpstart Writing Overview of Writing in Reading Plus LF Steps for Using Writing Portal in Reading Plus Skill Building Graphic Organizers Complete List of See Reader Selections Complete List of See Reader Texts w/ Writing Prompts Website with all generic skill-based writing prompts
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Resources in Reading Plus to Jumpstart Writing
Option 1: Using Aligned Writing from their SeeReader Texts Resources in Reading Plus to Jumpstart Writing W3- Narrative Writing
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Resources in Reading Plus to Jumpstart Writing
Option 1: Using Aligned Writing from their SeeReader Texts Resources in Reading Plus to Jumpstart Writing W2- Informative Writing
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Resources in Reading Plus to Jumpstart Writing
Option 2: Using Generic Skill-Based Writing Prompts Resources in Reading Plus to Jumpstart Writing
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Scoring Writing Experiences
Use District Rubrics! Scoring Writing Experiences District Resources Writing Rubrics Folder
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What can I review/ learn today in side the programs?
2. Dig In! What can I review/ learn today in side the programs?
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Success begins with you.
Your clarity, consistency, and mindset about these programs with learners is what creates success.
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CLARITY in your Learning Environment
Clear SOPs about programs use Communicating expectations to learners Goal setting for growth Progress monitoring learners’ levels
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CONSISTENCY in your Learning Environment
Monitoring progress in real time Common environmental expectations (noise level, seating, etc.) Consistent feedback
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MINDSET in your Learning Environment
Awards Certificates for growth Motivating experience in your learning environment Part of positive feedback to families at times OTHER than conferences/ progress reports Learner Evidence Capacity matrices for Level 3 ELA targets Aligned to LLL outcomes Projects based on new reading interests they’ve discovered MINDSET in your Learning Environment How do you discuss these programs? How do you portray their value? Do you present them as a motivating learning opportunity? Learners look to you for their initial beliefs about instruction and value
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Examples of Motivation and Mindset in Lindsay Learning Environments
What am I looking at? LF created a way to honor both class and individual program goals, including strategies and rewards designed and posted by learners.
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Examples of Motivation and Mindset in Lindsay Learning Environments
What am I looking at? LF created a “success board” to post Reading Plus combo award certificates
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Examples of Motivation and Mindset in Lindsay Learning Environments
What am I looking at? LF put up the district Lexile levels (by content level) and then posted Reading Plus combo awards certificates as learners moved up levels
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Examples of Motivation and Mindset in Lindsay Learning Environments
What am I looking at? LF put up the created 3 separate combo award posters- one for each “award level” in Reading Plus (bronze, silver, gold)... posted certificates to honor level of combo learners earned.
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Examples of Motivation and Mindset in Lindsay Learning Environments
What am I looking at? LF gave each learner an emoji and let them track their levels in Reading Plus with “thumbs up”...gives learners an anonymous way to track and celebrate their growth.
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Demo Access Learner View Go to https://demo.readingplus.com
Click on student login Enter site code: gf1 Enter any of the following usernames: 4th grade - gf1elem4 7th grade- gf1mid8 10th grade - gf1high8 The password for all accounts is demo Demo Access Support document for DEMO access in Reading Plus
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Demo Access LF/ Site View Go to https://demo.readingplus.com
Click on Educator Login Enter the username” Password is: admin Demo Access Support document for DEMO access in Reading Plus
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Resources on the District Drive
Reading Plus & Lexia Folders Lots of downloaded resources, offline skills, tracking charts, goal sheets, etc.
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Any questions? Email Amalia Lopez: amlopez@lindsay,k12,ca,us
Lindsay Unified featured by Reading Plus Blog Post from 2016/17 Case Study Thanks! Any questions? Amalia Lopez: Actual photo
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