READ 180 Universal
Written report: Hamilton et al. (2011)

Summary

Descriptive Information

READ 180 is a comprehensive organisation of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional person development proven to enhance reading achievement for struggling readers in grades 4—12+. Originally developed by Dr. Ted Hasselbring and his squad at Vanderbilt University and later implemented as part of the Orangish County Literacy Projection in Orange Canton Public Schools, READ 180 integrates the key principles of cognition and learning with the best practices for instructional effectiveness for older struggling readers. Since READ 180'south launch of the program 19 years agone, READ 180 has become one of the most thoroughly researched and documented programs used in classrooms today. It meets the most stringent standards for research put forth past the What Works Clearinghouse and Johns Hopkins University'southward Middle for Data Driven Reform in Education. The READ 180 instructional model facilitates a blended model of education with clear organisation for the classroom. Studies have conclusively shown that when schools implement and follow the Instructional Model, pregnant gains can exist expected after one or two years of plan participation. Designed for whatever student reading two or more years below grade level, READ 180 leverages adaptive technology to individualize instruction for students and provide powerful information for differentiation to teachers. Respectful of students of all ages, READ 180 is available in 3 Stages each with rigorous, age-appropriate content: Stage A (Grades four—six), Stage B (Grades six—8), and Stage C (Grades nine and Upward).

Target Grades:
4, 5, 6, 7, eight, 9, ten, 11, 12
Target Populations:
  • Students with disabilities only
  • Students with learning disabilities
  • Students with emotional or behavioral disabilities
  • English language learners
  • Any student at risk for bookish failure
Area(s) of Focus:
  • Phonological awareness
  • Phonological awareness
  • Phonics/discussion study
  • Comprehension
  • Fluency
  • Vocabulary
  • Spelling
  • Spelling
  • Sentence construction
  • Planning and revising

Acquisition & Price

Where to Obtain:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
125 High Street, Suite 900, Boston, MA 02110-2777
888-918-6158
www.hmhco.com/read180
Initial Cost:
Contact vendor for pricing details.
Replacement Price:
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READ 180 Universal Stages A, B and C is a blended subscription model. Every bit a blended instructional subscription model, READ 180 Universal includes a teacher subscription, student subscription, classroom materials and implementation all-time practise services. The READ 180 Universal pupil subscription includes the educatee application, a student book (Real book) and our HMH hosting services. The teacher subscription includes access to the READ180 Universal Teacher Primal Application. The classroom materials consist of paperbacks, audiobooks, ebooks and instructor resources for differentiation of instruction. The READ 180 Universal purchase is supported with wrap round implementation best practices consisting of getting started for new teachers, in-person and virtual coaching, reporting and data analytics. Cost varies based on buy and depends upon number of intervention students, classrooms, and intervention teachers.

Training & Technical Support

Staff Qualified to Administrate Include:
  • Special Education Instructor
  • General Education Instructor
  • Reading Specialist
  • Math Specialist
  • EL Specialist
  • Interventionist
  • Student Support Services Personnel (due east.g., counselor, social worker, school psychologist, etc.)
Training Requirements:
2 days of grooming

Scholastic provides comprehensive professional evolution in person and online. Scholastic provides two-and-a-half days of in-person professional development with the purchase of a complete Stage of READ 180. Scholastic will meet with schoolhouse or district teams to develop a personalized plan that all-time suits their needs. Embedded professional development resource With READ 180, teachers receive daily professional person development resources. Short, targeted videos, resources, and presentations providing strategies tied to that day's education are bachelor on the Teacher Dashboard and ITS, enabling teachers to engage in professional learning minutes before showtime to teach and at signal-of-use. A collection of professional development strategies is embedded within all of the teacher'southward materials. Boosted resource exist for READ 180 teachers Scholastic U, an online professional development destination for PreK– 12 teachers and leaders, includes thousands of only-in-fourth dimension learning resources, 20 graduate-level courses, access to collaborative online learning communities, and more. The purchase of READ 180 includes a 1-year subscription to the online course All-time Practices in Reading Intervention. http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/ScholasticU/ The READ 180 Customs Website connects educators with peers from beyond the country. It provides personalized social networking tools, downloadable resources, and the ability to share resource and media. www.read180.com/community.

READ 180 preparation materials and teacher implementation guides are reviewed by expert Scholastic consultants and field-tested in dozens of pilot sites to ensure that the content and strategies are practical and best back up teachers and students with successful implementation. The consultants who review and field test the materials bring cognition and expertise from working side-by-side with READ 180 teachers and leaders in classrooms and schools across the country.

Access to Technical Support:
Boosted Training available: • Coordinator Training provides leaders with the skills to manage, monitor, and support READ 180 at the building and/or district level. • Certified Back up Specialist Grooming enables districts and schools to build internal staff resources that can lead and support ongoing READ 180 implementation fidelity and professional development. • In-Classroom Support focuses on classroom set-up, implementation level, instructional coaching, and data interpretation. These side-past-side sessions with Scholastic consultants take place within the classroom and are based on district, schoolhouse, and/or teacher needs. • Scholastic Training Zone o The Scholastic Training Zone (STZ) is an online destination that provides anytime/anywhere admission to online resources to back up your Scholastic implementation. Resource include video tutorials and downloadable classroom resources for teachers and leaders, forth with live online webinar trainings and exclusive online author events. • Scholastic U o Scholastic U Online Professional Development builds capacity to deliver breadth and depth of professional person learning in literacy, leadership, and instructional excellence.

Administration

Recommended Assistants Formats Include:
  • Private students
  • Modest group of students
Minimum Number of Minutes Per Session:
xc
Minimum Number of Sessions Per Week:
five
Detailed Implementation Manual or Instructions Bachelor:
Yes
Is Technology Required?
  • Figurer or tablet
  • Internet connection