Matching Reading Data to Interventions: A Simple Tool for Elementary Educators / Edition 1

by Jill Dunlap Brown, Jana Schmidt

Overview

This accessible and reader-friendly book will help you assess and determine the foundational reading needs of each of your K – 5 students. Literacy leaders Jill Dunlap Brown and Jana Schmidt offer an easy-to-use data analysis tool called, "The Columns" for teachers at all levels of experience to make sense of classroom data for elementary readers. This book will guide you in using the tool to identify the root causes of foundational reading deficits and to plan appropriate interventions. Sample case studies allow you to practice identifying needs and matching interventions. Stories and examples throughout the book will encourage you as you help your students meet their full potential.

The book provides easy-to-use and printable versions of the data analysis columns that will enable you to put the authors‘ advice into immediate action. These tools are available for download on the book’s product page: www.routledge.com/9780367225070

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367225070
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/06/2019
Pages:	159
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jill Dunlap Brown has worked in the field of education for 20 years and now serves as Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education in a school district of 19,000 students.

Jana Schmidt has worked as an associate director in the Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis Department at the University of Missouri-Columbia and as an educational consultant. Jana has served as a language arts coordinator for kindergarten through eighth grade in a school district with approximately 19,000 students.

Table of Contents

Meet the Authors viii

eResources x

1 An Overview of The Columns 1

What Are The Columns? 2

Why Are Kindergarten and First Grade Discussed in Their Own Chapter? 14

Can We Use The Columns with Our English Language Learners and Special Education Students? 15

How Might The Columns Be Helpful for Administrators? 15

2 Kindergarten and The Columns 17

Column 1 in Kindergarten 18

Column 2 in Kindergarten 19

Column 3 in Kindergarten 19

Column 4 in Kindergarten 20

Column 5 in Kindergarten 21

Frequently Asked Questions for Kindergarten 22

3 Grade 1 and The Columns 25

First Grade, First Semester: Column 1 - High Phonological/Phonemic Awareness, High Phonics 25

First Grade, First Semester: Columns 2-6 Overview 26

First Grade, First Semester: Columns 2-6 - A Range in Phonological/Phonemic Awareness Ability 27

First Grade, First Semester: Columns 2-6 - A Range in Phonics Ability 28

First Grade, Second Semester 30

First Grade, Second Semester: Column 1 - Meets or Exceeds Fluency Benchmark Scores 30

First Grade, Second Semester: Column 2 30

First Grade, Second Semester: Columns 3 and 4 31

Frequently Asked Questions for First Grade 32

4 Column 1 for Grades 2-5: A Focus on Comprehension and Standards 34

The Top of Column 1 for Grades 2-5 34

Instruction for Students at the Top of Column 1 35

Students in the Lower Section of Column 1 37

Intervening with Students in the Lower Section of Column 1 37

One Extra Caveat for Fourth and Fifth Grades 38

Frequently Asked Questions for Column 1 in Grades 2-5 38

5 Column 2 for Grades 2-5 41

The Importance of Fluency in the Reading Process 41

Column 2 for Grades 2-5 42

Distinguishing Phonics and Fluency Needs 42

Hooking Assessment Information to Intervention 44

Frequently Asked Questions about Column 2 45

6 Column 3 for Grades 2-5 47

The Importance of Phonics in the Reading Process 47

Column 3 for Grades 2-5 48

Frequently Asked Questions about Column 3 51

7 Column 4 for Grades 2-5 55

Working with Our Most Struggling Learners 55

The Steps for this Column Mirror Column 3 57

How Do We Intervene for These Students? 57

Frequently Asked Questions for Column 4 58

8 Case Studies for Each Grade Level 59

Kindergarten Case Study 61

First Grade Case Study 70

Second Grade Case Study 93

Third Grade Case Study 105

Fourth Grade Case Study 117

Fifth Grade Case Study 130

Final Thoughts about The Columns Tool 142

9 A Guide to Columns Implementation 143

How Can I Get The Columns Process Underway? 143

How Can I Use The Columns with My Team? 145

For Administrators: Suggestions for How to Use The Columns in Your School or District 145

In Conclusion 146

References 147