Many of the students they have targeted are also in the ESL program. This model only requires the students to leave the classroom once a day. We have reduced the number of minutes they travel and are out of the room overall. Terri explained that practice is the critical factor that makes a difference in the level of progress the students make. When students read at home and are supported in literacy by parents, they make rapid growth.
Some students come to school without a strong background in understanding literature.
They have not been read to and do not have books in the home. On the other hand, many students have had enriched preschool experiences and are ready to read. This engages parents and children reading and sharing the same book. It meets Thursday evenings. It is open to students in grades 3,4,5.