Re: Response to Intervention... look to Richard Allington

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On 7/08/08, Kinder Gal wrote:
> I also read that same article. We are just becoming
> a "Reading First" school, just having our initial training
> right after school got out. We had "borrowed" some
> practices from them prior to this.
>
> I think that there are programs that work for some kids, and
> programs that do not work. I feel that schools are spending
> tons of money on programs to get our kids reading. We are
> bending backwards in doing everything except raising/rearing
> those children. No matter how it's cut, one cannot teach
> children who are not in school and children whose parents do
> not give a rip. Parents/guardians have to do their part,
> also. They need to see that their child is fed, well
> rested, has their homework done. Parents need to step up to
> the plate and do their share. I can go on...
>
>
> On 7/07/08, RTI Annie wrote:
>>
>> Last year was our school's first year at using the RTI
>> process. Anyone else doing such? We are not, however, a
>> reading first school although we "borrow" some practices
>> from them.
>>
>> BTW, I have read some headlines which have said Reading
>> First did not help as much as originally planned. I was
> very
>> disappointed to hear this because it does seem to have
>> worked for some of our neighboring district. What is your
>> interpretations of these studies(?)?
>> Thanks,
>> Annie

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