Ms. Cahill and Ms. VanKamecke stated this is a small group intervention program for students performing below grade level in grades 3 through 6. Its goal is to advance the students to grade level reading. The program helps to progress the student quickly in conjunction with their normal reading program. A participating student muse possess basic decoding strategies. Middle School students with I.E.P.'s are chosen to participate to achieve a goal in their I.E.P. as well as students recommended through the Student Support Program.
Students move through five levels of books with level five at grade level reading.
Title I funds are used to purchase the program. Language of Literature - 6th Grade. Mrs. Waites and Mrs. Olker reported this program corresponds to Illinois standards and goals. The full text is not completed in one year, however, teachers choose to do portions one year and others the next. The text contains authentic literature of myths, fables, poetry, and short stories with guided reading strategies.