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Intervention Details

Subject

English Language Arts

Academic Programs

Early Childhood, General Education

Duration

12 to 20 weeks

Grade

1

Personnel

General Education Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Administrator

Intervention Summary

Reading Recovery is a program that targets students in grade 1 who are at risk of reading difficulties. The program involves one-on-one tailored lessons with a trained Reading Recovery teacher, who uses a combination of reading, writing, and phonics activities to help students improve their literacy skills. The program is designed to be implemented daily for 30 minutes, and typically lasts for 12-20 weeks. Teachers are trained to use a specific set of instructional strategies and materials, and are supported by a teacher leader who provides ongoing coaching and professional development.

Statistical Finding Summary

Positive effect on literacy achievement

Positive effect on writing productivity

Positive effect on receptive communication skills

Source

U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, What Works Clearinghouse. (2023). Reading Recovery®. Retrieved from https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/WWC/intervention/209.

Data Sample by Population

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