Read 180: A daily 90-minute structured reading program to improve reading performance of low-achieving incarcerated youth
Intervention Details
Subject
English Language ArtsAcademic Program
Alternative EducationDuration
90 minutes per day for 5 yearsGrades
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Personnel
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.
Grades
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Personnel
General Education Teacher, Instructional Aide, ParaprofessionalStatistical 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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