A recent large-scale study revealed that every additional dollar spent on raising teacher quality netted greater student achievement gains than did any other use of school resources. The key to successful implementation of the program resides in the training model. Professionals are trained at two levels. The teacher leader training begins with a series of post-masters graduate level courses at a university training center. Training at the second level, teacher training, is also a year-long commitment.
Teachers enroll in a graduate level course taught by a certified teacher leader.
A body of research indicates that Reading Recovery teacher training has powerful and long lasting impact on the teachers who participate. Currently there are six teacher leaders at district training sites throughout Kansas, which, provide training and support for Reading Recovery teachers throughout Kansas. Experienced teachers attend weekly classes, work with at least 8 children and participate in school visits with the teacher leader and colleagues .