We are screening our Title I students in Kindergarten and some First Graders for pre-reading skills. This article covers both sides of the Kindergarten Screener debate - "Yes, it's and good idea" and "No, for children this young."
Screening in this article covers more areas than our screener for pre-reading skills. The consensus among kindergarten teachers say that the information is extremely helpful and establishes a beginning point from which to build success.
The same can be said for the value of our LEX pre-screener. Especially with a time-frame of 2 hours per week, results will help teachers target instruction.
For you teachers of pre-readers, how is our screener working for you? What information has been the most helpful? Where would you like to see improvement? Please enter your comments below.
Should We Screen Entering Kindergarten Students for Readiness? Stu Silberman. 9.5.12. Education Week - Public Engagement & Ed Reform.
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/engagement_and_reform/2012/09/should_we_screen_entering_kindergarten_students_for_readiness.html?cmp=ENL-EU-VIEWS2
Showing posts with label Reading - Pre-reading. Show all posts
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Thursday, September 6, 2012
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