READ 180 Universal

True - READ 180 U brings struggling readers up to grade level proficiency by scaffolding text and providing strong teacher and technology support.

Intelligence CAN be developed over time with a focus on challenge, perseverance, and improvement. A person's amount of inteligence and ability is NOT fixed!

There are 3 levels of READ 180 Universal support. Stage A (elementary), Stage B (middle), and Stage C (high)

Students use the ReaL Book. They read, write, and react during daily Whole and Small Group Learning in this worktext.

There are six workshops in each stage of READ 180 Universal.

YES! High-interest topics are organized into 12 Knowledge Clusters per stage. When students are provided choice, they are engaged and motivated. By spending an extended perod of time within a Knowledge Cluster, students are able to develop the deep knowledge that comes from meaningful study of a topic.

Whole Group (opening lesson and closing activity), Small Group, Student Application, and Independent Reading

Whole group instruction includes a "Do Now", followed by systematic instruction in close-reading strategies, academic vocabulary, writing, and academic discussion. The opening whole group lesson should last no longer than 20 minutes and should be very interactive.

Students receive targeted, data-driven instruction unique to their individual learning needs.

Students work independently on the READ 180 student software, following a personalized path that accelerates their learning.

Students choose engaging, content-rich texts to whilch they apply newly acquired vocabulary and comprehension skills. Students can choose from paperbacks, audiobooks, eBooks, and eReads. Reading Counts quizzes and additional accountability measures are available for each book.

ReaL Book, Student Application, and Independent Reading. Teachers can decide on organizational tools needed in classroom.

HMH Teacher Central and the Blended Learning Handbook

Reading Inventory

Formative assessment opportunities are available daily. An interim assessment is used after the first half of the workshop. An end of workshop assessment is used at the end of the workshop. Differentiation is provided using gathered data.

HMH Leader Central AND the HMH Regional Consultant providing coaching services are key resources.

READ 180 Universal teachers must be motivated to work with struggling readers, must believe that all students can and will become successful readers, must have high expectations, must work comfortably in a multiple learning group classroom, must be confident with technology, and must be willing to work as a team to achieve fidelity with the program.

The following items are needed: tables/desks that can be moved easily, computers for students/teacher (at least one third of students plus 1 or 2), interactive whiteboard, working headsets with microphones, comfortable seating for independent reading, and supplies for printing materials as needed.

Instructional routines provide consistent instruction and opportunities for practice, involve all students, structure academic discussions, hold students accountable, and prepare students for college and career success. Instructional routines are IMPERATIVE - DAILY!!!