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Texas Reading Initiative |
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Student Success Initiative |
The 76th Texas Legislature amended the Texas Education Code (TEC) Section 28.006 and approved the implementation of the Student Success Initiative. Two programs comprise the Student Success Initiative - the Teacher Reading Academies and the Accelerated Reading Instruction Program. The Initiative is to provide support for professional development of teachers and the implementation of scientific research-based reading programs to support students in their reading development. | | |
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The Student Success Initiative (SSI)is currently enforced for grades 3 and 5. All students in grade 3 and 5 must pass the Reading portion of the TAKS test in order to be promoted. | | |
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Accelerated Reading Instruction (ARI) |
>Grade Span
K-7 for the school year 2005-2006
>Eligibility
Each school district and charter school serving children in Kindergarten-Grade 7 is required to provide an accelerated reading instruction program to meet the needs of students experiencing difficulties in their reading development.
>Amount of Funding
The amount of funding each year is based on those students who are not successful on the previous year's TAKS. | | |
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Teacher Reading Academies |
Teacher Reading Academies are currently provided in an online format. Region 14 Education Service Center provides the Teacher Reading Academy CDs in workshops or onsite trainings for districts. Any teacher in need of academy training should attend an Online Teacher Reading Academy (OTRA). The OTRAs are available for grades K-4. | | |
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