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 Reading Intervention is located in the Safe Room behind the library. Mrs. Bryan and Mrs. Tiger use a variety of reading strategies to improve PK3-4 reading skills. Three times a year all students in PK-8th take a benchmark assessment using NWEA, which is a scientifically-based program. Researchers have found that children who are not prepared for reading are likely to struggle in various educational areas. The test covers Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Comprehension, Vocabulary and Fluency.

Phonemic Awareness: the ability to hear changes in words and to manipulate sounds.

Phonics: the ability to apply letter/sound recognition.

Comprehension: understanding what you read.

Vocabulary: knowing the meaning of words especially words with multiple meanings.

Fluency: reading at a rate that brings a high level of understanding.

Students, who score below a goal line, are considered at risk. We work with these children in small groups in areas of need.