Showing posts with label reading recovery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reading recovery. Show all posts

Friday, May 23, 2014

Are we there yet?

Our school year is coming to an end. This is normally a time of extreme "busy-ness". So much to do, and so little time.
Of course, being a Reading Recovery teacher, it's also a time of extreme stress. Students being tested, data input, records and millions  hundreds of books put away.
However, putting all that data in, has been wonderful as a Literacy Coach. The progress made by my students has been amazing, but, of course, I know the work that went into them. I'm glad it shows up on paper!
But, looking at data of the students I did not "directly" instruct, and the growth made, makes my heart happy! Knowing that consistent Balanced Literacy components in the classroom has made that Tier 1 instruction stronger, every child is a better reader and writer, makes my Literacy Coach job very rewarding. I hope the teachers see the growth, and want to get stronger and stronger.
I am Lovin' Literacy! I (almost) can't wait until next year!! (I hope I don't accidentally pack my professional books...)