1. Oregon Reading First Institute on Beginning Reading (IBR) Leadership Session for District Team Members, Principals, and Mentor Coaches August 25, 2004

2. © 2004 ORRF Center 2 Content Development Content developed by: Oregon Reading First Center Staff University of Oregon Prepared by: Katie Tate University of Oregon

3. © 2004 ORRF Center 3 Acknowledgments  Edward J. Kame’enui, Ph.D., University of Oregon  Carrie Thomas Beck, Ph.D., University of Oregon  Scott Baker, Ph.D., University of Oregon  Barbara Gunn, Ph.D., Pacific Institute for Research  Hank Fien, Ph.D., University of Oregon  Nicole Sherman Brewer, Ph.D., University of Oregon  Rachell Katz, Ph.D., University of Oregon  Trish Travers, Ed. S., University of Oregon  Ben Clarke, Ph.D., University of Oregon  Oregon Department of Education

4. © 2004 ORRF Center 4 Review of Reading First Initiative & NCLB: A Federal Perspective

5. © 2004 ORRF Center 5 “To provide assistance to State educational agencies and local educational agencies in establishing reading programs for students in kindergarten through grade 3 that are based on scientifically based reading research to ensure that every student can read at grade level or above not later than the end of grade 3.” NCLB, 2001, Part B, Sec. 1201. Purpose of Reading First

6. © 2004 ORRF Center 6 (2) “To provide assistance to State educational agencies and local educational agencies in preparing teachers, including special education teachers, through professional development and other support, so the teachers can identify specific reading barriers facing their students and so the teachers have the tools to effectively help their students learn to read.”  NCLB, 2001, Part B, Sec. 1201. Purpose of Reading First

7. © 2004 ORRF Center 7 Review and Recommitment to Oregon Reading First Application and Plan

8. © 2004 ORRF Center 8 ORF Letter of Intent to Apply  Component 1: Qualify/No Qualify  Each district has submitted a Letter of Intent to Apply and required attachments—including a commitment to the Reading First project as described in Oregon’s State Application (pp. 65-84 and 167-188) signed by 100% of K-3 certified staff in each applicant school with instructional duties related to reading. (p. 4, RFP) (p. 64, Oregon’s Application)

9. © 2004 ORRF Center 9 ORF Assurances: District & School  Component 2: Qualify/No Qualify  District and School Information and Assurances of Commitment to the Reading First project as described in Oregon’s State Application (pp. 65-83 and 167-188)  Signed by the Superintendent of the eligible district and by the principal of the applicant school  One District and School Information and Assurances form must be filled out for each school for which the district is applying (p. 6-8, RFP)

10. © 2004 ORRF Center 10 ORF Assurances: District & School  The district and school assure that 100% of the K-3 staff with duties related to reading, the principals, and district participants have been informed and agree to follow the program and assessment guidelines as outlined in Oregon’s Reading First State Application (p. 64, Oregon’s Application, p. 8, RFP)

11. © 2004 ORRF Center 11 ORF Assurances: District & School  As new staff members are hired (including K-3 staff with duties related to reading, the principals, and district participants), the district and school assure that prospective staff will be informed during the hiring process and agree to follow the program and assessment guidelines as outlined in Oregon’s Reading First State Application prior to hiring (p. 6-8, RFP) (p. 8, RFP)

12. © 2004 ORRF Center 12 Oregon Reading First: 5 Major Elements 3. Reading Programs 1. Goals 2. Assessment 4. Professional Development 5. Implementation

13. © 2004 ORRF Center 13 04-05 Oregon Reading First Master Calendar  INCLUDES:  Regional IBR dates  Leadership Trainings  Mentor Coach Trainings  DIBELS Testing  SAT-10 Testing

14. © 2004 ORRF Center 14 04-05 Oregon Reading First Master Calendar ITEMS TO ADD: Coaching Rotation Grade Level Team Meetings ERT Meetings DIBELS Progress Monitoring LPR Collection Pacing Timelines for Core Programs S-I Professional Development S-I Implementation Dates Other Inservice Dates Other?

15. © 2004 ORRF Center 15 August, 2004

16. © 2004 ORRF Center 16 For Each Student Instruction Goals Assessment For All Students

17. © 2004 ORRF Center 17 Year 02 Implementation Checklist  Includes immediate priorities and the months of September through June.  Tasks organized around 5 of the 7 PET elements: I.Goals, Objectives, Priorities II.Assessment III.Instructional Programs and Materials IV.Instructional Time V.Differentiated Instruction/Grouping/Scheduling  Indicate who will complete each task and by when.  Regional Coordinators will revisit tasks with coaches on a regular basis and provide support when needed.

18. © 2004 ORRF Center 18 New Teacher Orientation  Consists of a two-day training series:  Day 1: Introduction to Oregon Reading First and the Schoolwide Beginning Reading Model.  Day 2: Foundations of DIBELS  Training may be provided at the district/school level or through the Oregon Reading First Center  Each school will receive a copy of the Day 1 presentation and materials for use if the training is to be provided at the local level.  Dates for the Introduction to Oregon Reading First and DIBELS sessions provided by the OR RF Center TBA.

19. © 2004 ORRF Center 19 Letter of Commitment

20. © 2004 ORRF Center 20 Communications Protocol  Based on the following assumptions: 1.The Oregon Reading First Grant Program is a collaborative partnership between the Oregon Department of Education and the Oregon Reading First Center. 2.Both the Department and the OR RF Center are committed to clear, coordinated and consistent communication, both internal and external.

21. © 2004 ORRF Center 21 Communications Protocol  Defines the responsibilities of each unit and the persons responsible.  Units include: Oregon Department of Education OR Reading First Center Regional Coordinator Coach District School Classroom WRRFTAC

22. © 2004 ORRF Center 22 Communications Guidelines and Protocol If the Issue/Question is about... ContactContact Information Budgets and Spending Plans Russ Sweetruss.sweet@state.or.us (503)378-3600 X4448 Professional Development Plans Regional Coordinatorffien@uoregon.edu rkatz@uoregon.edu ttravers@uoregon.edu SAT-10 AssessmentsBarbara Gunnbarbarag@ori.org DIBELSRegional Coordinator or Josh Wallin jwallin@uoregon.edu (541)346-3529...

23. Program Fidelity Checklist: UPDATE

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29. © 2004 ORRF Center 29 Oregon Reading First: Mentor Coach Job Description  Mentor Coach Qualifications  Mentor Coach Duties and Responsibilities  Mentor Coaches will NOT...

30. Review of Oregon Reading First Assessment: Priorities and Alignment