The Developmental Reading Assessment is a new evaluation technique being piloted by all GES teachers. A DRA provides detailed information on a student's strengths and weaknesses. It is being implemented in grades 3 and up with several primary teachers also adapting the techniques. NEW - The Accelerated Reader Program GIS has introduced the Accelerated Reader program through its library. The program promotes personal reading through an individualized computer based program.
Students select and read library books and then take a computer quiz on the book.
Students earn points based on the correctness of their answers and the difficulty of the books. This is an alternative approach to reading instruction. We are in the process of training all levels of special education and remedial staff. This will help ensure that any student needing an alternative program will have access. The Academy of Reading is a computer based program which provides diagnostic information about students' reading skills and allows for individualized instruction.