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Reading

Literacy Exploration Activity Plans (LEAPS) (2004)

To support high-quality reading instruction in grades K–12, SERVE offers Literacy Exploration Activity Plans (LEAPs). The LEAPs, designed as on-line, stand-alone professional development activities, will guide teachers in examining research, leading discussion, and providing reflection on:

  • Reading research
  • Effectively scheduling and using time for literacy
  • Helping struggling readers
  • Assessing students' spelling levels
  • Discovering and using spelling patterns
  • Increasing middle school and high school vocabulary

Tools for Providing Feedback in Reading: A Reading Assessment Handbook for All Teachers in Grades 3–12 (2003) (TO ORDER)

This handbook is a practical resource that provides third- through twelfth-grade teachers with easy-to-use assessment methods and reading strategies.

Reading First Website Overview Brochure (2004) (TO ORDER)

This brochure describes helpful websites that focus on professional development, school leadership, the role of reading coaches, and scientifically based reading research pertaining to Reading First.


Technology

GRITSonline

GRITS—Great Resources for Integrating Technology in Schools—is a web-based catalyst for engaging students and teachers in online activities, lesson ideas, and reference materials that promote collaborative, constructivist learning. GRITS content is connected to curriculum standards in reading/language arts, math, science, social studies, and instructional technology from the six SERVE states.

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