Reading interventions for grades 4–9 as defined by the WWC practice guide¶

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Description¶

The guide defines reading interventions for students in grades 4–9 as comprising two forms: "supplemental programs provided in addition to regular classroom English language arts instruction as part of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS)" and "reading courses or electives that are provided to students in middle or high school." Elementary schools tend to provide supplemental interventions while middle and high schools tend to provide elective reading courses, though policies vary by state, district, and school.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Applies to students in grades 4–9 receiving reading support beyond regular classroom English language arts instruction

Constraints¶

• Delivery form varies by school level and by state, district, and school policies

Target Learners¶

• Students in grades 4–9

Target Learning Goals¶

• Reading proficiency

Claims¶

• Group size in grades 4–9 reading interventions typically varies, with smaller groups in grades 4 and 5 than in middle and high school elective reading courses [+W]

Related Elements¶

• Lexia Reading: computerized supplementary phonics practice program with adaptive independent practice and web-based progress reporting
• Accelerated Reader™ guided reading practice and quiz system
• Read Naturally® supplemental reading fluency program (four product editions)

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Vaughn, S., Gersten, R., Dimino, J., Taylor, M. J., Newman-Gonchar, R., Krowka, S., Kieffer, M. J., McKeown, M., Reed, D. K., Sanchez, M., St. Martin, K., Wexler, J., Morgan, S., Yañez, A., & Jayanthi, M. (2022). Providing Reading Interventions for Students in Grades 4–9. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (NCEE), Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc