Our Miller Unruh reading teacher, Ms. Gamble, serves an average of 12 first grade children per year. Mrs. Hass, also serves four students one-on-one. Both teachers are trained in Reading Recovery. The program consists of guided reading, independent reading, shared reading, interactive writing, journal writing, and phonics within the context of reading. At any given time, six students are taught one on one for 30 minutes a day and five to ten students are taught in a small group for 45 minutes a day. Students' reading abilities are evaluated at least once a week, using running record. When a student reaches grade level, he or she graduates from the program and a new student enters the program. Approximately 31% of the first grade class receives special reading services.

Last updated November 2003

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