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Guide to Commercially Prepared English Language Arts Inventories for Illinois Educators, Schools and Districts (covers 1998-1999)

Covers Time Period

1998-1999

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The Guide to Commercially Prepared English Language Arts Inventories has been compiled by the Right to Read: Best Practices and Resources Committee (See Appendix A) to assist educators in attaining results as stated in the Illinois Right to Read Initiative. This document also specifically addresses one of the 14 research-based practices (See Appendix B) that the Committee has recommended as guidelines for effective reading instruction. "Best Practice #2: Assessment to Inform Instruction" calls on teachers to routinely monitor and assess the reading levels and progress of individual students. The document includes inventories for grades kindergarten though 12, but some inventories also can be used for pre-kindergarten children and adults.

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.The Guide to Commercially Prepared English Language Arts Inventories has been compiled by the Right to Read: Best Practices and Resources Committee (See Appendix A) to assist educators in attaining results as stated in the Illinois Right to Read Initiative. Every student will be able to read on grade level, with fluency and comprehension. Every teacher will be able to teach reading using comprehensive, research-based methods. Every student will meet or exceed the Illinois English Language Arts Standards, as measured by the state reading and writing assessment. Illinois students will perform above the national average on national measures of reading ability. School and community literacy initiatives will be established and locally maintained. This document also specifically addresses one of the research-based practices (See Appendix B) that the Committee has recommended as guidelines for effective reading instruction. "Best Practice #2: Assessment to Inform Instruction" calls on teach

 

Issuing Agency

Illinois State Board of Education (1973- )
Program: Right to Read Initiative
Related Materials: http://www.isbe.net

Contact

Name: Holly Grunan
Organization: Illinois State Board of Education
IL
 
Phone: 217-782-4321

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  • Language(s): EN-English
  • Creation Date (from issuing agency): 12 15 1998
  • Document Modification Date (from issuing agency): 05 14 2001
  • Date Accepted Into Depository: Thu, 18 May 2006 19:17:52 GMT
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