In order to pass RSR 0070 and move to DSR 0080, students must score 9 th grade equivalency as well as meeting other course requirements. The goal of the program is to help students raise their reading levels and thereby help them succeed in college. To exit the program students must demonstrate that they are ready for college courses by scoring at least 12 th grade level on a standardized reading test. The reading program has been designed to provide practice and instruction to help students accomplish this. The curriculum is individualized with assignments tailored to each student s needs.
Students work at their own pace which means that motivation and effort are key to success.
Though there are 2 reading courses, both DSPR 0800 and DSPR 0700 are structured the same way. Course Components 1. Most of the students time is spent working on skill exercises. Assignments are individualized. If they complete all ten of these kits before the end of the semester and meet the other program requir ements, they will be allowed to take the exit test early.