Programs

On this page, share stories and details of successful programs or events that you have implemented in your school - for students,teachers, or parents. Use the horizontal rule button in the toolbar between items that are shared.

BVSD, Becky Russell

iRead program was begun last year and perfected this year. In the 1st grade and 2nd grade classrooms teachers selecgt students who need additional reading support and who have supportive families. The iRead bags go home each night for a week where the students and their families listen to the podcast of a book and matching lessons. A new book podcast is placed on the mp3 at the beginning of each week.

iRead wiki

In DPS we have a very active ILT group. Four times a year we get together to research, create, and share our units and lessons in which we have collaborated and integrate 21st Century standards. This year my Professional Learning Community focussed on integrating Web 2.0 tools into core curriculum. Here is the wiki we created. Included on the wiki is at least 8 different unit/lesson plans which you can use with your students. Integrating Web tools

As part of a high-technology school, our library is somewhat under-used. I have tried to encourage more students to use the library through annual contests. This year, I tied it to the Olympic games.

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High School Examples:

Guest Speakers Family connection Allow students to perform in the library at lunchtime National Library Week Themes
 * bring in guests
 * show films for the theme
 * volunteer and outreach
 * Contests - coloring and academy awards
 * Read for the Gold during olympics - reading incentive program with prizes
 * Tech museum during teen tech week
 * Recommendation list at the circulation desk
 * Go to the classroom to deliver book requests
 * Grab and Gab - put resources out and invited teachers to lunch during CSAP
 * Bring in Vendors and have teachers come in and select books they would like to have in the library