Volunteer Refresher Training READ2SUCCEED PROGRAM

Volunteer Refresher Training READ2SUCCEED PROGRAM

Introductions

Flash Topics What is your favorite childhood book? Why is volunteering with children important to you?

Foundation for Orange County Public Schools The Foundation for Orange County Public Schools (FOCPS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help create successful students and teachers by providing financial resources and effective programs for Orange County Public Schools.

The Foundation for Orange County Public Schools Established in 1987 Supports more than 191,000 students, over 13,000 teachers in over 186 schools Serves the 10 th largest school district in U.S. Four Strategic Goals Literacies First Quality Teaching Learning Support Engagement Core programs Read2Succeed Teach-In Teacher Grants Middle School Book Club

What is your favorite childhood book?

First Grade Vocabulary Enhancement Program READ2SUCCEED PROGRAM

Our Program Step by Step Volunteer Guide Contents Step 1-Connecting with the student (3-5 mins) Step 2-Review the rules of the program (1 min) Step 3-Introduce or review the read aloud book (1-2 mins) Step 4-Introduce vocabulary (3-5 mins) Step 5- Volunteer reads the book aloud until the recommended stopping point (7-9 mins) Step 6-Review selected vocabulary words and paste into word journal (1-2 mins) Step 7-Write a sentence and illustrate vocabulary word (4-6 mins) Step 8- Vocabulary review and praise (3-5 minutes)

Note the dates you met with your student(s) next to Week #. You will be asked for that information on a quarterly basis.

Reading Material (sample) A.R. Level: 2.1 A.R. Level: 2.4 A.R. Level: 2.2 A.R. Level: 2.5 A.R. Level: 2.6

Reading Material (sample) A.R. Level: 3.8 A.R. Level: 2.8 A.R. Level: 3.3

Supplies Pre/Post Test with mailing envelope 6 fiction and non-fiction books* Journal sheets Vocabulary review cards 1 book ring Glue stick Highlighter Set of colored pencils Pencil sharpener Journal Praise stickers Bag

Why is volunteering with children important to you?

Second Grade Reading Fluency READ2SUCCEED PROGRAM

My First Session Making a connection with your student is super important to build trust. Once established, learning can begin to take place. Remember to be the nicest person they see all week and look your student in the eyes during each session. This helps them understand that you re happy to be with them! Below are sample questions you can ask your student. Making time together well-spent undoubtedly will foster future conversations. Additional questions are available on the Foundation website under Programs click on Read2Succeed click on Resources and Tips. What is your age and birthday? What is your teacher s name and your favorite subject in school? Do you have a best friend and do you like recess? Do you play sports and do you have a favorite TV show? What do you do on the weekends? What is the silliest thing you have ever said or done?

Assigned Students Teachers are given a set of criteria, which is listed below, to register 2 nd grade students who would best be served by the Read2Succeed fluency program. During your first session, any student who greatly under or over preforms the following task should be replaced by the next session with a student who would meet the criteria for the program: Correct words per minute (cwpm) on passage 101 is below 20 or over 50 If you are concerned that your student(s) might not be the best fit for the program, first talk to the teacher regarding the student s cwpm score. Then, ask for another student who meets the criteria below. Also, it is suggested that the student pairs be within 10 cwpm of each other for reading fluency. (Please inform a Read2Succeed program manager if you are assigned a different student so we are able to maintain accurate records.)

Student Criteria - Which students should be selected for the 2nd Grade Reading Fluency Program? Candidates are: Students who are reading between 20-50 cwpm; and Students who meet grade level expectations on most phonics/phonological awareness concepts and skills; and Students who would be comfortable working with an adult and have no significant behavioral issues; and Students who speak English and attend school regularly Level Two Passages Once a student or student pair is reading above 70 cwpm, it is recommended that you move to level two passages starting with passage 201 Animal Habitats Introduction. Reading Comprehension Questions - Once a student or student pair is reading above 70 cwpm, it is recommended that volunteers spend time asking students article-specific questions for discussion found in the folder insert behind the student log. This helps students tremendously with reading comprehension skills and addresses another critical point along the reading pathway.

Our Program Step by Step Step 1: Establish a personal connection. Step 2: Review the three components of reading fluency. Step 3: Model through the day s passage reading aloud. Step 4: Skim for difficult words. Step 5: Echo read. Step 6: Choral read all together. Step 7: Timed reading Step 8: Games and independent reading time. *Adapted from The Six-Minute Solution: A Reading Fluency Program with permission from Cambium Learning Group-Sopris.

My Last Session Prior to ending the program, begin to prepare the student for the last session by talking honestly ahead of time (2 to 3 weeks prior to ending the program). Use a visual calendar each week to show how many sessions are remaining. Revisit the student s achievements and remember the good times you shared together. Students enjoy reviewing their student graphs and rereading books or replaying games that brought enjoyment for all. Reporting Fluency Results - It is critical that all volunteers take a moment to report fluency scores on our website at the conclusion of the program. The fluency form can be found on our website under Programs click on Read2Succeed click on Fluency Reporting. The following information will need to be supplied: Volunteer name and school Student(s) first and last name Beginning passage number (101), beginning date, and student s cwpm score Ending passage number (101), ending date, and student s cwpm score Number of weeks student(s) had a cwpm score Student Materials - During the last session, you are welcome to give the student folder to each student to take home. Encourage each student to continue practicing any remaining passages with family or friends. If you haven t already, give the Magic Tree House books (one per student) as a gift.

Supplies Volunteer Folders- Includes passages, student log, page protector, reading comprehension questions and helpful hints Student Folders-- Includes passages, page protector, program rules, and fluency graphs Timer, pencils, stickers, dry erase board, dry erase markers, Magic Tree House Books (2) for independent reading with volunteer.

The Importance of Closure and Saying Goodbye

Highlighting Key OCPS Volunteer Requirements Application to Volunteer Checking-in/out + Nametags Meeting with a Student Confidentiality Disciplining of Students School Calendar

Additional Resources / Next Steps Enrichment Sessions Monthly E-Newsletter Foundation Website Resources and Tips End of the Year Celebration Interest Session Checklist ADDitions application Video Review Materials and Placement Gift

Thank you for your willingness to continue to serve in our program!