Reading First is a national initiative to support states in making every child a proficient reader (read at or above grade level) by the end of third grade. The PowerPoint presentations available on this site are designed to provide a professional development resource that is focused on scientifically based reading research. The intent of each PowerPoint is to suggest strategies for preventing reading difficulties starting in kindergarten and ensuring that all children read by the end of grade three.
Reading First Overview-- Introduction to the Reading First program
Three-tier Reading--An instructional framework for delivering assessment-driven, differentiated instruction to all students
DIBELS-- Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Success
90 Minute Reading Block -- Organizing the 90 minute reading block
Coaching -- More strategies and resources for coaching
The KCRPDC Reading First Facilitator is Alicia Ketchum. For more information, you may reach her at 816 234-2497 or by email at ketchuma@umkc.edu.
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