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Read 180: A daily 90-minute structured reading program to improve reading performance of low-achieving incarcerated youth

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Intervention Details

Subject

English Language Arts

Academic Program

Alternative Education

Duration

90 minutes per day for 5 years

Grades

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Personnel

General Education Teacher, Instructional Aide, Paraprofessional

Intervention Summary

Read 180 is a daily 90-minute structured reading program that targets low-achieving incarcerated youth. The program is composed of five components: whole group, individualized learning, computer activities, small group, and wrap up. The program uses a combination of teacher-led instruction, computer-based activities, and small group work to develop reading skills. The program is designed to be implemented in a highly structured classroom environment, with a teacher and an aide, and access to a literacy coach. The classroom is carpeted with 5 computer stations and headphones, a reading area with couches and books, and tables arranged in a group or groups, depending on the size of the classroom.

Statistical Finding Summary

Positive effect on reading ability

Source

Jing, Z., Jing, Z., Raeal J., M., Richard, L., Weijia, R. & William E., L. (2011). Striving Readers Year 5 Project Evaluation Report: Ohio. An Addendum to the Year 4 Report (ED601053). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED601053.pdf.

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