The Reading Specialist provides support for teachers
and students in the areas of reading and writing to support
the goal of raising student achievement and SOL scores.
The
Reading Specialist instructs small groups of at-risk students
in grades three, four, and five. The Soar to Success
program is used for remediation, as well as other appropriate
supplemental materials.
The Reading Specialist teaches classroom lessons to
provide support for the Standards of Learning testing.
These include writing lessons to familiarize the students
with the scoring, as well as reinforcing test taking strategies.
The Reading Specialist collaborates with the Title I
teachers to make sure that the remediation needs for each
grade level are being met.
The
Reading Specialist orders, organizes and maintains a resource
room of materials and guided reading
books. The Reading Specialist aids the teachers in the
selection of level appropriate materials.