Any one familiar with the "Corrective Reading" program?

[demtenjeep]

I teach regular ed Social STudies, but my master's is SPED. With all the budget cuts and AYP, I have been approached to teach one block of Corrective REading. I found a little blurb and example online.

I was wondering if anyone has taught or is currently teaching from this program. Does it really work? It seems like it would be very bland

[pnwmom]

1. I loathe the title. Makes the reading program sound like some kind of prison. n/t

[proud2BlibKansan]

2. Got a link?

We've done so many different programs here chances are this is one we've tried.

[FLyellowdog]

3. Who makes the program?

I taught an SRA Corrective Reading program.

[demtenjeep]

4. Not sure, but that is what I found online...the SRA program

I go to training in Aug for 2 days.

[FLyellowdog]

5. I taught in a resource Spec. Ed room.

Corrective Reading was for my fifth and sixth graders...LD kids. It was very successful. Our district soon started using the program for all students who fell below a certain score on state standardized tests.

I liked the program because it was a very structured class and my students needed that. Many of the regular ed. teachers did not like teaching it because of that very reason, but when done PROPERLY it is successful. Teaching in this way is not difficult (lesson plans are easy)but it does take a change in paradigm and lots of practice on your part. You'll find that you have to be a real task-master and it takes the students a while to get used to the structure. Set the bar high and insist on compliance. When my kids complained (and you'll soon find out why) my response was,"This is the program I am required to teach and this is the program you are required to follow." That usually settled any issues. The most important thing is FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS EXPLICITLY. Stop and reteach immediately when mistakes occur...this is PARAMOUNT to success.

If you can observe someone teaching in this method, that would be helpful. Good luck. After you get used to it, you may grow to really like it. I loved it and the students did really well and improved their reading skills. I wish I'd kept all my little tips, etc. to have sent you. But I'm retired now and have nothing but my memories ( and a very low retirement check).

[demtenjeep]

6. thank you for your frank and honest opinions

Did you come up with your own signal or is that also given

[FLyellowdog]

7. Funny you should ask.

We were first instructed to use a finger snap, but then were later told that wasn't appropriate for some ethnic groups (demeaning, insulting, etc.) so we were trained to use hand down or finger down. Some teachers used a pencil tap. I walked around the class during the readings and slapped my book for each expected response. When I was supposed to give "wait time" I really did tap my toes so ensure a lengthy wait. I know it sounds stupid, but once you get the hang of it, it really becomes second nature. You'll need a stop watch too for timed readings. Record-keeping can be a pain, but it gets easier as you go along. You really have to have your act together to get the lessons done during the allotted time, but that too comes with expertise. I'm excited for you.