READ 180 Uses a combination of instructional, modeled, and independent reading instruction, which combine to create a balanced intervention program. Class size is limited to 21 students who meet daily for 90 minutes. The teacher begins with whole class literacy instruction, then the class divides into groups of seven for small group rotation. Students initially take a computerized test for identification of skills mastered and areas for improvement. There is a continuous monitoring and assessment of student progress recorded on the computerized program.
Teachers can access the report for each student at any time.
A computerized data-collection system that monitors student reading practice and progress. This is a self-directed program. The student selects a book from a designated list of over seven thousand books. The student reads 30 minutes a day, however instead of writing a short book report, the students take a computerized test on each book read. The computer awards points based on the length and difficulty of the book read and how well the student does on the quiz.