Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Topic: Successful School Reading Programs

One-minute review: What are the characteristics of successful school reading programs?


Strong building leadership

Developing a collective sense of responsibility for school improvement

Securing resources and professional development for teachers

Providing opportunities for teachers to collaborate

Increasing instructional time

Helping school staff persist despite difficulties

Strong staff collaboration

Ongoing professional development

Shared student assessment data

Aligned to state or district standards and assessments

Reach out to parents.


Source: BM Taylor, et al. Reading Research Quarterly (January/February/March 2005), pp. 43-44. A publication of the International Reading Association (IRA).


Comment: Each one of these concepts requires some thinking about: what they mean and how to implement them. RayS.

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