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2	MISSION The Missouri Reading Initiative is dedicated to working with Missouri public schools to ensure that every child will be able to read proficiently
3	GOALS 1.Provide ongoing, systemic professional development to enhance the quality of literacy instruction leading to improved student achievement throughout all grade levels.
4	GOALS 2.Examine and disseminate research in reading and writing to educators throughout the state, assisting schools with the implementation of instructional best practices in literacy through modeling lessons, coaching, and collaboration.
5	GOALS 3.Assist schools with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of school improvement efforts in literacy toward a comprehensive model.
6	Professional Development Plan
7	Professional Development Plan Model Team Teach Observe Coach Collaborate Plan/Set Goals Suggest Resources
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12	"Frequent practice in reading..." Frequent practice in reading to develop fluency.
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14	Components of Program Assessment Word Work (phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling) Reader’s Workshop (daily to, with, & by students) Writer’s Workshop (daily to, with, & by students)
15	ASSESSMENT The purpose of assessment is to guide instructional decision-making resulting in improved student performance.
16	Recommended Assessments Phonemic Awareness Concepts About Print Developmental Reading Assessment Running Records Writing Samples Anecdotal Records
17	Reader’s Workshop Read Alouds – Reading to Students Shared/Guided – Reading with Students Independent/Literature Circles - Reading by Students
18	Daily Word Work Phonemic Awareness - Phonics Daily word work “allows students to explore words, word families (patterns), spelling, and phonics, and to see how they can use what they learn about words in their reading and writing.” Cunningham, P., Hall, D., & Sigmon, C. (1999).
19	Writer’s Workshop Modeled Writing – Writing to students Interactive Writing – Writing with students Independent Writing – Writing by students
20	"Schools that Beat the Odds..." Schools that Beat the Odds in Teaching All Children to Read -Barbara Taylor & David Pearson www.ciera.org There must be unity of assessment and instruction across classrooms to ensure that ALL children have equal opportunities to succeed.
21	Characteristics of Districts/Schools with Outstanding Reading Improvement Strong boards of education Strong school-based decision-making teams Strong accountability On-going professional development based on demonstrably effective reading strategies Continuous monitoring of student achievement Increased amount of time available for reading instruction Integral parent involvement
22	Suggested Funding Sources Title I Title II District Funds Grants Professional Development Funding Business Partners