What is a reading intervention program?
Students who are having difficulty with early reading may need an intervention to bring them closer to grade level expectations. Successful reading intervention programs include ongoing assessment, which directs instruction.Types of InterventionReading interventions include teachers working with small groups of students on reading strategies. Intense interventions require a reading specialist to work one-on-one to assist individual students.Response To InterventionResponse to intervention is a strategy that helps teachers identify students who are falling behind in reading. Interventions are introduced and students are assessed to check progress.Reading RecoveryReading recovery is an intervention aimed at low achieving first graders. Students receive one-on-one tutoring in half-hour lessons daily for 12 to 20 weeks.Destination ReadingDestination reading is a curriculum used to target at-risk, second language and special needs students with extra reading assistance. This program works t
