Pair program adoption with two days of initial training and weekly coaching meetings¶

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Description¶

The page specifies a professional development model for implementing Readable English: "Two days of training prior to implementation, in addition to weekly meetings with an assigned Readable English reading coach hired by the district". This combines upfront scripted-lesson training with ongoing, district-hired coaching support throughout implementation, alongside a small group reading instructor/teacher staffing requirement.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• District hires an assigned Readable English reading coach
• Two days of training prior to implementation

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• Teachers and reading instructors implementing Readable English with grade 6-8 struggling readers

Target Learning Goals¶

• Fidelity of implementation of scripted phonics, decoding, fluency, and comprehension lessons

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Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Readable English. (2021). Readable English program summary. Evidence for ESSA. https://evidenceforessa.org/program/readable-english-2/