DIBELS - We've been doing the same for these students--go ahead and test and report them like any other

Frequently Asked Questions SECTIONS: • READING BLOCK................................................................................................................ 1 • INTERVENTION.................................................................................................................... 6 • ASSESSMENT..................................................................................................................... 8 • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ......................................................................................... 10 • ATTACHMENTS - Attachment A—Sample Pacing Schedule ........................................................... 11 Colorado Reading First Frequently Asked Questions READING BLOCK 1. Do all schools have to have a 90 minute reading block? What about ½ day kindergartens? Yes. All Reading First schools are required to have a minimum of 90 minutes of reading for all grade levels every day. With few exceptions, it will take 90 minutes or more of daily, teacher-directed instruction in the core for each student to master the skills presented. This recommendation is especially important for students below grade-level. 2. What language arts activities can be included in the reading block? Many teachers are confused about what language arts activities are acceptable to include in reading instruction during the reading block. It is important to note that most core programs ...