What structures does the LAT look for when observing classroom instruction?
The Literacy Assessment Team looks for an uninterrupted 90-minute block of time for Language Arts Literacy in Kindergarten through third grade. Each classroom must maintain a 300-title (minimum) classroom library, as well as a Reading Center (PreK-3), a technology center (K-3), and a writing center (PreK-3). Class sizes cannot exceed 15 for PreK or 21 for kindergarten through third. Each PreK and kindergarten must have an aide. A specific time must be devoted to small group instruction during the Reading block.
