Special Education: Inclusive Literacy, "Walk-to-Read"

9 Minutes [42 MB]

Topic:              Special Education Program

District:           Sodus Elementary School

Practice:          Inclusive Literacy, "Walk-to-Read"

Question:  Why did the district select this practice?

Response addresses:

• Data-based decision making
• Addressing intensive literacy needs
• Implementation process

Question:  What is the assessment process?

Response addresses:

• Provides examples of how "data walls" are used as visual illustrations of student placement and progress 

Question:  How is this an inclusive practice?

Response addresses:

• Discusses benefits to ALL students

Question:  How does "Walk-to-Read" work?

Response addresses:

• Describes how 90 min. reading block rotates between centers  focused on phonics, comprehension and vocabulary
• Teaming, data analysis and collaborative planning between General Education, Reading and Special Education teachers                                                                                             

Question:  What are the benefits of this practice?

Response addresses:

• Positive effects on student affect and performance

Question:  What does instruction look like?

Response addresses:

• Multi-sensory approach/Differentiated Instruction