Initial Teacher Training
The following PDF documents and videos provide an easy to use summary of what to know for the initial teacher training and the first steps associated with using Reading Plus in your classroom. Click on the image to view any document or video. For more detailed information regarding Reports and analysis go to the Data Coaching page.
Reading Plus Teacher Guide
Learn About the Program
Reading Plus is for students with foundational reading skills who are ready to become proficient silent readers. The program helps students establish silent reading fluency, increase comprehension skills, and expand vocabulary while broadening interests and building knowledge. The program includes three instructional components: SeeReader, ReadAround, and iBalance.
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Teacher Quick Start Guide
1. Set up classes (Log in, Settings, Select a class, Create a class, enrolling students, print student usernames and passwords)
2. Set class calendar (Start and end weeks, Set exception weeks)
3. Set program assignments (Set custom assignments, Use recommended program assignments)
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Preparing for the InSight Assessment
By carefully following standard administration practices, educators can contribute to the validity and reliability of each student’s InSight assessment results. Support your students’ success by considering the following:
1. Schedule Thoughtfully
2. Establish a Quiet and Comfortable Environment
3. Monitor Closely
4. Familiarize Yourself with the InSight Student Orientation Videos
5. Provide Students with Login Information and Clear Directions
1. Schedule Thoughtfully
2. Establish a Quiet and Comfortable Environment
3. Monitor Closely
4. Familiarize Yourself with the InSight Student Orientation Videos
5. Provide Students with Login Information and Clear Directions
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Reading Plus Daily Expectations
1. Prioritize See Reader Lessons
2. Read Around Lessons and Visual Skills
3. Complete all assignments every week.
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Overview of Instructional Components/Reading Plus Explained
Reading Plus will help you to become a stronger, more confident reader. You will learn to read faster, recognize new words, and comprehend what you have read. Becoming a stronger reader will enable you to read textbooks, novels, articles, blog posts, and other pieces of text more easily. As you become a more confident reader, you may develop new interests and enjoy learning about things through reading.
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Parent Letter in English and Spanish
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English - Our school is using Reading Plus to help students become better readers. Reading Plus is a web-based program that helps students develop the skills they need to be proficient readers and independent learners. Through regular Reading Plus practice, your student will begin to read faster with better comprehension. To learn more about Reading Plus, visit www.readingplus.com. Spanish - Nuestra escuela está usando el programa de lectura Reading Plus para ayudar a su estudiante a leer mejor. Reading Plus ayuda a los estudiantes a desarrollar las habilidades que necesitan para ser lectores competentes y aprendices de por vida. A través de la práctica habitual con Reading Plus, la lectura será más fácil, aumentará la comprensión, y su estudiante hará conexiones claras entre lo que está leyendo y lo que está aprendiendo. Para saber más sobre Reading Plus, visite www.readingplus.com |
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Motivation Plan Template
At the heart of every successful Reading Plus implementation are dedicated educators who develop creative strategies to engage and motivate their students. Here are a few examples of the kinds of motivational strategies that elementary school teachers are using to ignite enthusiasm for Reading Plus.
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Adjust Class Assignment Settings
By default, students’ weekly assignment schedules are based on initial assessment results. Students within a class will have varied schedules with varied time requirements. Refer to the Class Placement Report to see students’ weekly assignment schedules, based on the initial assessment.
You can set the same number of weekly assignments for all students in Class Settings.
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Fax : 1-866-411-4950
Address:
PMD Group
2801 B Street #187
San Diego, CA 92102-2208