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Allow for multiple approaches to teaching reading. The processes of learning to read and reading are complex. Therefore, teachers must have a knowledge of multiple methods for teaching reading and create an appropriate balance of methods to meet the needs of all the children they teach. Be cautious against believing in a "quick fix" or "product solution" to improve reading instruction and student performance. |
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Provide professional development training in current best practices for reading instruction as a recertification requirement for all teachers and school administrators. |
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Use multiple forms of assessment to inform teaching and measure growth in student learning. High-stakes testing means that one test is used to make important decisions about students, teachers, and schools. The assumption that high-stakes tests of standards accompanied by a reward and penalty structure will improve children's achievement should be reconsidered for young children. |
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Maintain class sizes of 20 or less for Kindergarten and First Grade. |
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Provide each school with a qualified reading/writing leader (literacy coach) who supports classroom teachers. To have enough well qualified teachers, reading certificated teachers must be recognized as a "critical teacher shortage" area with appropriate financial support for more teachers to earn this certification. |
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Provide funding for a wide selection of children's literature books for every classroom in Florida. |
For more information about FRA please
contact:
Florida Reading Association at
FRA Membership
P.O. Box 1157
Estero, FL 33928
