Personalized Curriculum through Reading Recovery

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I choose the early intervention program found on page 484. As indicated in the text, Reading Recovery programs are currently used extensively, among others. Early intervention in literacy is critical to help students not fall behind as they get older. One of the reasons I like the Reading Recovery program is the fact that it happens daily. Other programs I’ve seen only have students meeting with teachers once or twice per week. Daily reading with an expert is critical. I also like that Reading Recovery has students meeting individually with the RR teacher. This allows the teacher to focus on the individual students’ weaknesses and address them. Whether comprehension, fluidity, or any other literacy need, the teacher can work to help remedy the specific needs of the student.

In my district, there is a need for funding. As a curricular leader I would advocate for funding to expand the Reading Recovery program to all elementary schools. I would also ensure that there was a solid process in place to identify students that would benefit from such a program.