Resource: Appendix D of Reading Diagnosis and Improvement.

Consider the characteristics of struggling readers and the factors that predispose students to reading difficulties.

Create a checklist to include the following:

Characteristics of struggling readers

Educational factors that predispose students to literacy difficulties

Noneducational factors that predispose students to literacy difficulties

Select one of the following:

Your school’s current program for struggling readers Thank you for providing a clear presentation

University of Phoenix Material: Literacy Program: Elementary School located on the student website

Review the following scenario:

Your principal has just retired and his replacement, knowing that you recently completed a continuing education course on reading, has asked you to compare the research-based assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for struggling readers at your school with what you recently learned in your course. The principal wants you to explain what is working for struggling readers at your school and what needs improvement.
Select one of the following delivery mediums:

Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation

Paper

Brochure

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Other format approved by instructor

 Address the following elements:

·         Explain how your school’s program for these learners compares to the recommendations provided in the Workshop One course readings.
·         Summarize the guiding principles of Response to Intervention (RTI). Explanation is complete for those faculty members who are not familiar with the RtI process Identify which guiding principles are present and which must be added.

·         Identify principles of research-based assessment intervention and diagnosis found in the program.

·         Make recommendations for your school’s program using course readings and other sources as rationale.