The reading period is 90 minutes for all grades. The use of reading mentors, special education and chapter teachers, in addition to classroom teachers as reading teachers during this reading time, reduces the size of most reading classes. This instruction is closely coordinated with regular classroom instruction. Cooperative learning is the vehicle that drives the Success for All curriculum. Students work together in partnerships and teams, helping one another to become strategic readers and writers.
Emphasis is placed on individual accountability, common goals, and recognition of group success.
Reading at Home Reading at home for 20 minutes every evening is an important part of the Success for All program. Kindergarten and first grade children read with their parent while second through sixth grade students read independently with parental monitoring. The sheet should be sent home on Friday and be returned to school on the following Friday or the last day of the school week. Students should read a book of their choice for 20 minutes or more each evening. One evening's 20 minute session contributes 5 points toward a child's reading team score.