1. E. Hale Curran Universal Access Parent Information Night September 30, 2015

2. Welcome! Introductions We are always available to talk ! 696-1405

3. What is Universal Access? A structured time within the school day where students are grouped by their learning needs Designed to help children improve achievement and proficiency at all academic levels Does NOT replace the student’s regular reading and math program, it is in addition to it. State approved curriculum Research based programs

4. How was my child selected for a particular Universal Access Group? Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) Scholastic Foundational Reading Assessment (FRA) Scholastic Phonics Assessment (SPI) Scholastic Math Inventory (SMI) I read screen (k-2) Easy CBM (Curriculum Based Measurement) Teacher referral

5. Flexiblity Ongoing progress monitoring to ensure proper student placement and maximum growth Groups change on an ongoing bases as students needs change and progress is made Math 180 and Read 180 are year long programs that ensures independent growth for each and every student

6. What can parents do to help at home? Model the importance of reading and math Mindset- Effort and Perseverance Have students read “just right” books (within their lexile) and make sure they are reading daily Computer lab (300 pod) (8:10-8:30 and 2:40-3:00) “We Read” books (available for check out in the library) Computer websites for students: Academic Skill Builders Think CentralAcademic Skill BuildersThink Central StarFall Cool MathStarFallCool Math Scootpad A Plus MathScootpadA Plus Math RAZ kids XtraMathRAZ kids XtraMath Reading A-ZMath PlaygroundReading A-ZMath Playground Khan AcademyLearn ZillonKhan AcademyLearn Zillon

7. Parental Involvement Parent Volunteers- classroom, library, computer lab, reading lab Attend school/ parent events PTA

8. Parent Resources MVUSD “parent resource” page Computer website for parents: www.homeworkspot.com www.homeworkcentral.com www.familyplay.com www.scholastic.com www.education-world.com

9. Breakout Sessions There will be two 20 minute breakout sessions. Session 1: 6:20-6:40 Session 2: 6:40-7:00 *Reading Counts and PBIS are school-wide