Melinda DeCoriolis, Director
19601 W. Bluemound Road, Suite 200
Brookfield, WI  53045
Phone: 262-370-5451
Fax: 262-787-9501
e-mail: sracademy5451@sbcglobal.net
Week 1: June 23-27, 2008/West Allis

STATEWIDE ACADEMIES

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Chiwaukee Academy
Kenosha/Racine Area
August 11-15, 2008
 

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Christa McAuliffe Academy
Appleton Area
July 14-18, 2008
 

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Cray Academy
Chippewa Falls Area
July 4-7, 2008

 

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Gitche Gumee Academy
Ashland Area
July 28-August 1, 2008
 

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John Muir Academy
Verona Area
July 28-August 1, 2008
 

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Northwoods Academy
Rhinelander Area
August 4-8, 2008
 

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Sally Ride Academy
West Allis Area/June 23-27, 2008
Waukesha Area
/July 14-18, 2008
Grafton Area
/July 28-August 1, 2008
Fond du Lac Area
/August 11-15, 2008

 

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Star Academy
River Falls Area
July 29-August 1, 2008
 

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Washburn Academy
Holmen Area/July 14-18, 2008
Onalaska Area
/July 28-August 1, 2008
 

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WASDI

 

A DIFFERENTIATED TEACHING MODEL FOR INTERMEDIATE READERS

INSTRUCTOR(S): Bunny Bauernfeind & Patty Knudson, Cedarburg School District
GRADE LEVEL: 3-8
CREDIT: 2 or 3
 

In this course, participants will learn how to differentiate reading instruction across the curriculum using an explicit, research-based framework that focuses on useful strategy instruction, systematic vocabulary instruction, and engaging fluency activities to increase student achievement.  Additionally, participants will learn small-group classroom management techniques and how to use assessment in order to effectively differentiate in all areas of the curriculum.

Participants will:

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Understand and respond to the differences of teachers making their students feel welcome and having a good
learning experience;

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Recognize and develop lessons which meet the needs of readers at the evolving, maturing, and advanced stages;

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Identify the components of the Small-Group Differentiated Reading Model and develop activities that reflect
those components;

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Develop a variety of on-going assessments for use with all levels of students;

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Develop an understanding of how to manage small-group instruction in self-contained and departmentalized
classrooms.

Required Text: Small Group Reading Instruction: A Differentiated Teaching Model for Intermediate Readers, Grades 3-8, B. Tyner & S. Green, ISBN 0872075745

 

Sally Ride Academy