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E. Hale Curran Universal Access Parent Information Night

E. Hale Curran Universal Access Parent Information Night. September 29, 2016. Welcome!. Introductions We are always available to talk ! 696-1405. What is Universal Access?. “Kid by Kid, Skill by Skill”

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E. Hale Curran Universal Access Parent Information Night

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  1. E. Hale Curran Universal AccessParent Information Night September 29, 2016

  2. Welcome! Introductions We are always available to talk ! 696-1405

  3. What is Universal Access? • “Kid by Kid, Skill by Skill” • A structured time within the school day where students are grouped by their learning needs • Designed to help children improve achievement and proficiency at all academic levels • DoesNOTreplace the student’s regular reading and math program, it is inaddition to it. • State approved curriculum • Research based programs

  4. How was my child selected for a particular Universal Access Group? • Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) • Scholastic Foundational Reading Assessment (FRA) • Scholastic Phonics Assessment (SPI) • Scholastic Math Inventory (SMI) • I read screen (k-2) • Easy CBM (Curriculum Based Measurement) • I Ready (Diagnostic Assessment) • Teacher referral

  5. Flexiblity • Ongoing progress monitoring to ensure proper student placement and maximum growth • Groups change on an ongoing bases as students needs change and progress is made • Math 180 and Read 180 are year long programs that ensures independent growth for each and every student

  6. What can parents do to help at home? • Model the importance of reading and math • Mindset- Effort and Perseverance • Have students read “just right” books (within their lexile) and make sure they are reading daily (School Wide Reading Counts Program) • Computer lab (300 pod) (8:10-8:30 and 2:40-3:00) • Computer websites for students: • www.arcademicskillbuilders.com www-k6.thinkcentral.com • www.starfall.com www.coolmath.com • www.scootpad.com www.aplusmath.com • RAZ kids www.xtramath.org • www.readinga-z.com www.mathplayground.com/index.html

  7. Parental Involvement • Parent Volunteers- classroom, library, computer lab, reading lab • Attend school/ parent events • Coffee with the Principal and Counselor • Coffee with EL Parents • PTA

  8. Breakout Sessions • There will be two 20 minute breakout sessions. • Session 1: 6:20-6:40 • Session 2: 6:40-7:00

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