Next+Year

What has worked well for you this year? Any Questions...or suggestions? Let's all share so that we can make this the best school in our state! I would like for you to post your responses like this below to keep it managable: (just click EDIT and write on this page)**
 * Do you have any suggestions that you would like to see implemented in the reading program next year?
 * **Greathouse: type what you have to say here**
 * **Burke: How do you feel about your reading schedule this year? Any changes you would like?**
 * **Quick:** My schedule worked fine this year. The only concerns I had this year was my Title 1 schedule. I really had to push to finish math with these students. They excelled in reading so it really wasn't a problem. I really enjoyed using the things that Erin sent us. They worked really good in my centers. Also, I showed you the magnetic letters and boards I purchased. I plan on getting more of these. They are much more manageble that those letters in boxes at center. The worksheets Erin made go well with these letters and boards. I have seen progress with my low babies by using these manipulatives. I hope to create some more of these worksheets to go with the beginning of the year Unit 1 when we really work on blending.


 * **Greathouse**: Rena, thanks for sharing. I have really been worried about the Title one schedule also. So many are having the same problems that you are having. We are so large. I just don't know the best way to handle this or schedule them. I do know that Erin has been encouraging us to work more with Tier I and Tier 2 and have less students who go for extra help. I've been wondering about having them (title 1) work in the classrooms more and pull less. What do yall think? I don't want the kids to miss any of instruction time.... but how? Yes, the things Erin has sent has been very helpful and I'll be sure to tell her. I love those magnetic boards too!
 * **Mighty Asian**: I have enjoyed being able to send my green kiddies to title I. In the beginning I had three groups going on at the same time and the noise level was incredibly distrubing. Students not working in a group were distracted as well as students working with teachers. When we later changed it and allowed for the students to travel to the title I room for 30 minutes each day, it helped with the noise and distractions. I would say it also helped with the title I teachers because it allowed students to work in a calming atmosphere. Perhaps have title I teachers work out a schedule like special ed. Students travel to one classroom to work for a set period of time and she can rotate the students as they come in. Just a suggestion.