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Early Literacy: New Jersey Reading Initiatives
Assessment and Planning Procedures for Low Performing Schools (LPS) (August 8, 2003)
Step 3
Overview The structure of delivery of services of the current, comprehensive reading programs.
Details
  • What is the length of the current literacy time block in a K-3 classroom?
  • What is the district's current guidance in the use of time that promotes small group and whole group instruction?
  • A breakdown of the strategies and activities occurring during the literacy block.
  • Provide a detailed description of current classroom libraries in special education, general education, and bilingual classrooms: multicultural, number of books, genres, languages and levels.
  • How are books in classroom libraries aligned to the current comprehensive reading program?
  • Are the teachers presently using differentiated learning centers to enhance instruction?
  • Discuss the classroom management system in place during this literacy block including the coordination of supplies, programs, and differentiated materials.
Result To make statements and suggestions to LEA's LPS in ways in which they can enhance, change, or restructure areas cited above.