Transcript Universal Access Parent Information Night

E. Hale Curran
Universal Access
Parent Information Night
September 30, 2015
Welcome!
Introductions
We are always available
to talk !
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What is
Universal Access?
• A structured time within the school day where
students are grouped by their learning needs
• Designed to help children improve achievement
and proficiency at all academic levels
• Does NOT replace the student’s regular reading
and math program, it is in addition to it.
• State approved curriculum
• Research based programs
How was my child selected for
a particular Universal Access
Group?
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Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI)
Scholastic Foundational Reading Assessment (FRA)
Scholastic Phonics Assessment (SPI)
Scholastic Math Inventory (SMI)
I read screen (k-2)
Easy CBM (Curriculum Based Measurement)
Teacher referral
Flexiblity
• Ongoing progress monitoring to ensure proper
student placement and maximum growth
• Groups change on an ongoing bases as students
needs change and progress is made
• Math 180 and Read 180 are year long programs
that ensures independent growth for each and
every student
What can parents do to help at home?
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Model the importance of reading and math
Mindset- Effort and Perseverance
Have students read “just right” books (within their lexile) and make sure
they are reading daily
Computer lab (300 pod) (8:10-8:30 and 2:40-3:00)
“We Read” books (available for check out in the library)
Computer websites for students:
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Academic Skill Builders
StarFall
Scootpad
RAZ kids
Reading A-Z
Khan Academy
Think Central
Cool Math
A Plus Math
XtraMath
Math Playground
Learn Zillon
Parental Involvement
• Parent Volunteers- classroom, library, computer lab,
reading lab
• Attend school/ parent events
• PTA
Parent Resources
• MVUSD “parent resource” page
• Computer website for parents:
www.homeworkspot.com
www.homeworkcentral.com
www.familyplay.com
www.scholastic.com
www.education-world.com
Breakout Sessions
• There will be two 20 minute breakout
sessions.
• Session 1: 6:20-6:40
• Session 2: 6:40-7:00
*Reading Counts and PBIS are school-wide