Teacher leaders are responsible for data collection on all Reading Recovery children in their area. These data are used to improve performance and to prepare reports. In the United States, teacher leaders provide Reading Recovery teachers with a full academic year of training during a three-hour class one day a week. Click here to contact a teacher leader near you for local training information. During the training year each teacher receives graduate credit while working with four children on a daily basis and attending a weekly class.
Training integrates theory and practice.
A one-way mirror enables trainees to observe, discuss, and reflect on Reading Recovery lessons with the teacher leader. Reading Recovery teachers develop effective observational skills and a repertoire of teaching approaches that can be tailored to meet the needs of individual students. For ongoing training, Reading Recovery teachers attend at least six continuing contact sessions each year conducted by teacher leaders. At least four of these sessions include observing a lesson through a one-way mirror. Teacher leaders annually participate in professional development conducted by the university trainers and visit colleagues to learn from their peers.