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Building a School-wide Model for Preventing Reading Difficulties

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 February 2016

David J. Chard ,
Sharon Vaughn ,
Brenda-Jean Tyler  and
Kris Sloan
David J. Chard*
Affiliation:
University of Oregon
Sharon Vaughn
Affiliation:
The University of Texas, Austin
Brenda-Jean Tyler
Affiliation:
The University of Texas, Austin
Kris Sloan
Affiliation:
The University of Texas, Austin
*
Address for: David Chard, College of Education, 1211 University of Oregon, EUGENE OR 97403 USA. E-mail: dchard@oregon.uoregon.edu
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Abstract

We examined a yearlong collaboration between researchers and school personnel (general education teachers of grades K-3 and special education teachers) focused on implementing a school-based model for preventing reading difficulties. The purpose was to provide opportunities for teachers to reflect on their current reading instruction and to consider ways to alter or extend it. Teachers were introduced to practices to enhance phonological awareness and the alphabetic principle, fluency, comprehension, and student progress monitoring through four interconnected professional development components: (a) presentations by experts on each of three reading related topics, (b) ongoing bimonthly teacher study teams, (c) teacher examination and analysis of student progress data, and (d) in-class support for implementing instructional enhancements. Findings revealed changes in: (a) teachers’ perceptions and understanding of reading practices, particularly the importance of ongoing student progress monitoring; and (b) student gains in reading.

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Research Article
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Australasian Journal of Special Education , Volume 24 , Issue 1 , January 2000 , pp. 32 - 46
Copyright
Copyright © The Australian Association of Special Education 2000

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