Challenges to Implementing Effective Reading Intervention in Schools

CONTENTS

1 Introduction to the Special Issue: Challenges and Solutions to Implementing Effective Reading Intervention in Schools

Each Article’s Contribution to This Central Focus

Conclusion

References

2 Implementation Challenges for Tier One and Tier Two School-Based Programs for Early Adolescents

Method

Interventions

Word Generation

Strategic Adolescent Reading Intervention

Participants

Teachers

Students

Data Collection Strategies and Analysis

Findings

Implementation Challenges for Word Generation

Implementation Challenges for Tier Two Intervention: STARI

Conclusions and Implications

Author Note

References

3 Implementation of a Text-Based Content Intervention in Secondary Social Studies Classes

Implementation of a Text-Based Content Interventionin Secondary Social Studies Classes

Theoretical Models Influencing the Development of PACT

Typical Practice in Social Studies Classrooms

PACT Intervention

Comprehension Canopy

Essential Words

Warm-Up

Critical Reading

TBL Comprehension Checks

TBL Knowledge Application

Fidelity of Implementation of PACT

Team-Based Learning Implementation

Full PACT Implementation

Summary of Implications

Author Note

References

4 Seven Elements Important to Successful Implementation of Early Literacy Intervention

The Importance of Researcher–Practitioner Partnerships

Forming District-Level Partnerships

Forming School-Level Partnerships

Determining the Need for Early Literacy Intervention

Assessment Selection and Data Use

Screening

Diagnosing Strengths and Weaknesses

Monitoring Progress

Evaluating Curriculum and Instructional Materials for Use in Early Literacy Intervention

Scheduling Time for Early Literacy Intervention

Selecting, Training, and Supporting Interventionists

Locating Intervention Space and Maintaining Open Communications

Space

Communications

Conclusion

Author Note

References

Appendix

5 Delving Into the Details: Implementing Multitiered K–3 Reading Supports in High-Priority Schools

Overview of the K–3 Reading Initiative

Delving Into the Details

Literacy Leadership

Delving Into the Details

K–3 Reading Initiative Example

High-Quality Classroom Reading Instruction

Delving Into the Details

K–3 Reading Initiative Example

Using Data to Inform Instruction and Intervention

Delving Into the Details

K–3 Reading Initiative Example

Providing Small-Group Instruction and Intervention to All Students

Delving Into the Details

K–3 Reading Initiative Example

Conclusions and Future Directions

References

6 Improving Professional Development to Enhance Reading Outcomes for Students in Special Education

Special Educators Need to Know How to Implement Data-Based Individualization

What Is DBI?

What Do Special Education Teachers Need to Know to Implement DBI?

What Do Practicing Special Educators Know about DBI?.

Recommendations for Improving Current Professional Development Models

Provide Initial Opportunities to Apply Knowledge of DBI

Provide Extended Opportunities to Apply Knowledge of DBI

Extend Preservice Training by Supporting New Teachers Via Induction Programs

Use Online Training and Virtual Coaching to Supplement In-Person IST Professional Development

Use the Professional Learning Communities Model to Enhance Professional Development for ISTs

Implications and Next Steps

Implications for Practice

Next Steps for Research and Policy

Conclusion

Author Note

References

7 Commentary: Learning from Variations in Fidelity of Implementation

Learning from Variation in Fidelity

Educational Service Contrast as a Driver of Impacts

Agenda for Future Research and Improvement

How Assessments Help Decide Who Receives Intervention

Helping Schools Implement Appropriate Interventions Well

Helping Schools Find Time in the School Schedule to Deliver Interventions

Helping Schools Understand the Resource Demands of Delivering Interventions

Reference

8 Commentary: Implementing Interventions: Building a Shared Understanding of Why

Identifying Institutional Barriers

Identifying Unfamiliar Intervention Components

Identifying Ways of Building a Shared Understanding of Why

Author Note

References

9 Commentary: The Tyranny of Time and the Reality Principle

The Reality Principle

The Tyranny of Time

The Art of Negotiation

The Plague of Platitudes

Pushing the Envelope: Training and Professional Development

References

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