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Text Box: Reading Explorers is the federally funded Title 1 reading assistance program here at Issaquah Valley Elementary. The curriculum used is ISD provided and is called Reading Explorers, a research-based program that provides structure and materials to support young readers and writers.  Students will have the opportunity to build literacy skills through reading, writing, word work activities and a home connection. Literature is used as the basis of the lesson and then connects to a shared book experience. Many skills and strategies are taught throughout the year with an emphasis on comprehension strategies, writing skills and listening/communication skills. Various learning styles are used to ensure that all types of learners have a chance to be successful. The core program uses developmentally appropriate fiction and non-fiction texts.  At the elementary level program, eligibility in Reading Explorers is based on: Screening for phonological awareness and letter sounds in Kindergarten Scores on other assessments, such as DRA, Stanford 10, and WASL Teacher recommendation English Language Learning students need to have a score of 3 on the LAS in order to be eligible for Reading Explorers Students with a reading IEP are not eligible      

 

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