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Executive Summary: Implementation of Saxon Phonics and Spelling K

Executive Summary: Implementation of Saxon Phonics and Spelling K. ABC Elementary School. Background. ABC Elementary School. The Evaluand.

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Executive Summary: Implementation of Saxon Phonics and Spelling K

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  1. Executive Summary: Implementation of Saxon Phonics and Spelling K ABC Elementary School

  2. Background ABC Elementary School

  3. The Evaluand The Saxon Phonics program includes (a) the controlled vocabulary and practice, (b) the annotated bibliography, (c) coding, (d) spelling, (e) assessments, (f) pacing, (g) handwriting, and (h) reading fluency (Simmons, 2006).

  4. Current Issue Implementation of Saxon Phonics and Spelling K

  5. Historical considerations

  6. Literature Review Whole Language Approach

  7. Evaluationquestions

  8. Evaluation Design • Observations • Interviews • Review of program documents • Review of student data

  9. Logic Model

  10. Qualitative Data Summary

  11. Quantitative Data

  12. Individual teacher interpretations of importance of components • Inconsistency of implementation • Recommendations • Horizontal alignment of component usage • Six-weeks review of component utilization • Compare utilization with student achievement data during that time period Discussionof Results Question 1: Classroom Implementation of the program components and the impact on effectiveness

  13. Staff changes since last professional development led by Saxon trainers • Last training was 3 years ago • Recommendations • Provide a Saxon led training for all teachers, including support personnel • As new teachers are hired/transfers occur, have a plan to train them on implementation of the program • Offer support training: concept of word, letter and sound recognition, spelling, and other literacy concepts Discussion of Results Question 2: Professional Development

  14. Future Evaluation Possibilities • Evaluation after training has been provided using the program checklist provided with this evaluation • Expand the study to include the other elementary school in this school division

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