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CHOPTANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's reading instruction utilizes the SUCCESS FOR ALL reading program that was developed by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University Educational Research Center. SUCCESS FOR ALL is a comprehensive approach to reading with its primary goal being success for all students. The SUCCESS FOR ALL curriculum is based on current research on the best ways to teach today's students how to read. SUCCESS FOR ALL reading is guided by two main principles: students need to be successful the first time they are taught and schools need to organize all their resources to ensure this success.
Characteristics of CHOPTANK's SUCCESS FOR ALL reading program include:
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90 Minutes of uninterrupted reading |
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Small class size taught by certified teachers trained in SFA methodology |
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Homogeneous reading groups
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Across grade grouping
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8-Week assessment and regrouping
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Tutoring and Volunteer Listening
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Parental involvement
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Cooperative Learning and interactive participation
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Celebration of Successes
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